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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section XIII: Words Like Freedom.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why doesn't the speaker in "Preference" like younger girls?
(a) Because they are too dependent on their parents.
(b) Because they cry too much.
(c) Because they don't let him boss them around.
(d) Because they always want something from him.

2. What inappropriate fashion item do the pimps wear in "What?"
(a) Horizontal stripes.
(b) Baseball caps indoors.
(c) Summer hats into late fall.
(d) White shoes after Labor Day.

3. What is the name of the character in "Graduation"?
(a) Mary Lulu Jackson.
(b) Jackson Barton.
(c) Mary Beth Wilson.
(d) Jackson Bartlet.

4. What does the speaker in "Cross" take back in regard to his father?
(a) A car.
(b) Money.
(c) His books.
(d) Curses.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What major era did Hughes contribute to?

2. What are the tambourines being played for in "Tambourines"?

3. How does the speaker describe the trumpet player's music in "Trumpet Player"?

4. Where does the speaker in "I, Too" hope to be "tomorrow" when he is eating?

5. What did Hattie want Hammond to buy when he was out?

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