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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Dark Symphony.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Tolson compare Crispus Attucks to?
(a) George Washington.
(b) Sam Wheat.
(c) Frederick Douglas.
(d) Patrick Henry.

2. How many parts is the poem "Dark Symphony"?
(a) 2.
(b) 6.
(c) 4.
(d) 3.

3. How does the poet describe the mongrel in "When Great Dogs Fight"?
(a) Weak.
(b) Mean.
(c) Strong.
(d) Loving.

4. Who does the skull the mountain climber finds belong to?
(a) A sheep.
(b) A bear.
(c) A cow.
(d) A previous climber.

5. What sounds does the poet hear in "Rendezvous With America"?
(a) Cats and dogs.
(b) The sounds of industry.
(c) The sounds of revolution.
(d) Bells and whistles.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the poet of "Rendezvous With America" claim America will face?

2. Who are the white men mentioned in "Rendezvous With America"?

3. How does the poet describe the people that flock to America in "Rendezvous With America"?

4. Who does the man fight for in "The Furlough"?

5. What is the weather like in "The Mountain Climber"?

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