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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Libretto for the Republic of Liberia.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Tolson compare the mountain climber's plight to?
(a) Ceaser.
(b) Ghandi.
(c) Napoleon.
(d) His father.

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

3. How does the poet describe Michael in "Old Man Michael"?
(a) Cry-baby.
(b) Strong.
(c) Young.
(d) Frail.

4. How long does Tolson say blacks were enslaved in "Andante Sostenuto"?
(a) 50 years.
(b) 300 years.
(c) 100 years.
(d) 500 years.

5. What does Tolson claim in "Dark Symphony" that the black man has less of then white men?
(a) Power.
(b) Anger.
(c) Greed.
(d) Land.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the "Libretto for the Republic of Liberia" dedicated to?

2. What religion is Louis Brandeis?

3. Who meets in the sanctuary in "The Triumph Aster"?

4. How does the poet describe the mongrel in "When Great Dogs Fight"?

5. What is the name of the child that is born in "African China"?

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