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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section IV: Land and Sea.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does the speaker find himself after dying in the poem "Judgment Day"?
(a) In Hell.
(b) Back in Atlanta.
(c) With God.
(d) Back in his childhood bedroom.

2. What did Hattie want Hammond to buy when he was out?
(a) Butter.
(b) Wine.
(c) Sugar.
(d) Bread.

3. Who is the congregation crying out to in "Shout"?
(a) The newspaper reporter.
(b) Jesus.
(c) The other church across the street.
(d) The couple getting married that day.

4. In "Water-Front Streets," where does the speaker claim to carry "beauties"?
(a) In his photo album.
(b) In his diary.
(c) In his heart and dreams.
(d) In his mind and soul.

5. What is the sign that the speaker of "Bad Morning" is indeed having a bad morning?
(a) A note from his lover saying she's leaving.
(b) Too many bills on the kitchen table.
(c) Mismated shoes.
(d) A broken-down car.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the poem "Spirituals," what strong items does the speaker look to put his hands on?

2. What are the waves cutting the darkness with in "Moonlight Night: Carmel"?

3. In the poem "Fire," what does the author think fire is going to do?

4. Which of the following does the speaker NOT claim to have been in "Negro"?

5. What annoying habit of his Baby does the speaker address in "Morning After"?

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