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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. What places does the narrator discuss in "Alpha"?
(a) Asia and Africa.
(b) America and Australia.
(c) Finland and France.
(d) Belgium and Germany.

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

3. What religion was celebrated in Timbuktu?
(a) Buddhism.
(b) Islam.
(c) Catholcism.
(d) Judaism.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Omicron," what does Dr. Nkomo insist rules the artist?

2. Who is Black Diamond?

3. What is the poem "The Man from Halicarnassus" about?

4. Who does the poet compare the people of Liberia to?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How does the nickname African-China come about in the poem "African China"?

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

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

6. Describe the different Gods Tolson describes in "The Idols of the Tribe."

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

8. What is the significance of the word tapestries in the poem "Tapestries of Time"?

9. Explain your interpretation of the line "You are / Black Lazarus risen from the White Man's grave" from the poem "Libretto for the Republic of Liberia."

10. What does the Curator think about Hideho Heights? Why does he feel this way?

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