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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section X: Name in Uphill Letters.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the little boy dreaming of in "To Be Somebody"?
(a) Muhammad Ali's boxing gloves.
(b) Mike Tyson's boxing gloves.
(c) George Foreman's boxing gloves.
(d) Joe Louis's boxing gloves.

2. What does the speaker in "Life Is Fine" decide he was born for?
(a) "Livin'"
(b) "Dyin'"
(c) "Cryin'"
(d) "Singin'"

3. Why is the speaker fired from his job in "Fired"?
(a) Because he got in a fight with a coworker.
(b) Because he was late again.
(c) Because he was ineffective at his job.
(d) Because he stole from the company.

4. What kind of diploma does the character in "Graduation" get?
(a) One saying she is now fluent in German.
(b) One from a cooking school.
(c) One saying she is now fluent in Spanish.
(d) One from a typing school.

5. What does the speaker claim is such a bore in "Ennui"?
(a) Being poor.
(b) Snores.
(c) Stores.
(d) Chores.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the speaker claim the wine-maiden's lips are as sweet as in "Midnight Dancer"?

2. What does the speaker in "Mother to Son" claim her life has NOT been?

3. Where does the speaker say Harlem is in "Puzzled"?

4. What language, other than English, is used in the poem "Havana Dreams"?

5. How does the speaker attempt suicide the second time in "Life Is Fine"?

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