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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What should the viewer of art never doubt according to "Delta"?
(a) The aritst.
(b) The history of art.
(c) Their interpretation.
(d) The inks used.

2. Who is Abraham Lincoln's mother in "Abraham Lincoln of Rock Springs Farm"?
(a) Sue.
(b) Peggy.
(c) Mary.
(d) Nancy.

3. In "The Idols of the Tribe," what does the fool do?
(a) Cast stones.
(b) Worship based on race.
(c) Dance in the court.
(d) Drink and be merry.

4. What does the author think will prevail in "Tapestries of Time"?
(a) Tears.
(b) War.
(c) Freedom.
(d) Hate.

5. What are the two ways of life according to "E.&O.E."?
(a) Primitive and sophisticated.
(b) Old and new.
(c) Fun and dull.
(d) Scary and safe.

6. Who is Black Diamond?
(a) The heir to the Lenox Policy Racket.
(b) A police officer.
(c) The curator.
(d) A doctor.

7. Where does the poem "Sigma" take place?
(a) A zoo.
(b) A field.
(c) A funeral home.
(d) A library.

8. Why will the narrator in "Beta" never be censored?
(a) He has money.
(b) He won't shut up.
(c) He is married to the mayor.
(d) His art is free.

9. In "The Idols of the Tribe," how many points does a road meet at?
(a) 1.
(b) 5.
(c) 3.
(d) 7.

10. In "Libretto for the Republic of Liberia," who is the narrator's brother?
(a) Africa.
(b) Joesph.
(c) The sun.
(d) America.

11. Which language's alphabet does Tolson use in Alpha to Mu?
(a) French.
(b) Swahili.
(c) Greek.
(d) Arabic.

12. Who is the poet laureate of Lenox Avenue in Harlem?
(a) The Curator.
(b) Rufino Laughlin.
(c) Mary James.
(d) Hideho Heights.

13. Where does "Alpha" take place?
(a) A desert.
(b) A castle.
(c) A gallery.
(d) A kitchen.

14. In "African China," who is Big John?
(a) A teacher.
(b) A bouncer.
(c) A dancer.
(d) A gigolo.

15. What is the purpose of the Warriors' ceremony in "The Idols of the Tribe"?
(a) Reward.
(b) Celebrate.
(c) Rejoice.
(d) Sacrifice.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the self-portrait of in "Upsilon"?

2. What war influences Tolson in "Tapestries of Time"?

3. What religion was celebrated in Timbuktu?

4. Who fought in Halicarnassus?

5. Who follows tyrants?

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