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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In "Tapestries of Time," what do the common people not dream about?
(a) Food.
(b) Vacations.
(c) Cars.
(d) Wealth.

3. According to "Omicron," what is the school of the artist?
(a) Buildings.
(b) The church.
(c) Nature.
(d) Government.

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

5. In "Libretto for the Republic of Liberia," what is the gateway for black Americans to the eastern world?
(a) Liberia.
(b) Education.
(c) Mother earth.
(d) The ocean.

Short Answer Questions

1. What tyrant does the narrator mention in "A Long Head to a Round Head"?

2. What should the viewer of art never doubt according to "Delta"?

3. What places does the narrator discuss in "Alpha"?

4. What does the narrator of "Tapestries of Time" want to prevail?

5. What is culturally empty compared to Liberia according to "Libretto for the Republic of Liberia"?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Tolson believe tyrants remain in power?

2. What is the significance of the Curator in Harlem Gallery distinguishing the importance of the word "ex"?

3. Why does Tolson believe that despite the reign of tyrants justice will prevail?

4. What is the significance of separating "Libretto for the Republic of Liberia" into musical segments?

5. What might have been the reason Tolson elects to use the Greek alphabet to separate his poem Harlem Gallery?

6. According to Tolson in the poem "The Idols of the Tribe," who is likely to worship false idols?

7. How does Tolson address tyranny in the poem "Tapestries of Time"?

8. In "Pi" it is written that art without limits can climb mountains. What is meant by this?

9. Why does Tolson suggest in "Epsilon" that a nod of approval is the worst thing for an artist?

10. What does Tolson believe is the greatest gift Africa has to give to its people according to "Libretto for the Republic of Liberia"?

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