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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Of Men and Cities Poems.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the poet of "The Traitor to France," what is a traitor?
(a) A thief.
(b) A loser.
(c) A smart person.
(d) A hero.

2. What is the weather like in "The Mountain Climber"?
(a) Thunder and lightening.
(b) Springtime.
(c) Cold and snowy.
(d) Hot.

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

4. What do the townspeople become interested in during the poem "The Street Called Straight"?
(a) Power.
(b) War.
(c) Money.
(d) Love.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In "When Great Dogs Fight" what does the mongrel steal at the end of the poem?

2. What does the poet compare the foundation of America to in "Larghetto"?

3. Where do the hillmen think they should not build?

4. Who is La Guardia?

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

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