2. What sound does the speaker claim a dream deferred makes in "Dream Boogie"?
(a) A boogie-woogie rumble.
(b) A howling at the moon inside one's soul.
(c) A soft whisper in the night.
(d) A quiet whimper in the dark.

3. In "Little Old Letter," the speaker claims never to have been so lonely since when?
(a) Since she found out she was adopted.
(b) Since she was first left with a babysitter.
(c) Since she first moved out on her own.
(d) Since she was born black.

4. What does the speaker claim he, too, would do if he were a Gypsy?
(a) Steal people's money.
(b) Wear beautiful, handmade clothes.
(c) Be psychic.
(d) Travel the world.

5. What caused Madam to abandon her barbecue stand?
(a) A fire from her huge barbecue pit.
(b) Bankruptcy.
(c) She just got bored and tired with it.
(d) Being mixed up with a no-good man.

6. What does the speaker in "Porter" have to say all the time?
(a) "Thank you, sir."
(b) "Yes, sir."
(c) "Thank you, ma'am."
(d) "No, ma'am."

7. What does the speaker claim the wine-maiden's lips are as sweet as in "Midnight Dancer"?
(a) Purple dew.
(b) Sugar.
(c) Molasses.
(d) Honey.

8. Where does the fortune teller tell Madam her fortune is in "Madam and the Fortune Teller"?
(a) Inside herself.
(b) In Atlanta.
(c) With her boyfriend.
(d) In Vegas.

9. What 2 places does the speaker go to in "Young Gal's Blues"?
(a) The post office and the grocery store.
(b) The doctor's office and the hospital.
(c) The graveyard and the poor house.
(d) The beauty shop and the nail salon.

10. What does the speaker claim "Madam" stands for in "Madam's Past History"?
(a) Doctor.
(b) Mother.
(c) Professor.
(d) Business.

11. Where is Miss Michaelmas in "Southern Mammy Sings"?
(a) In her yard.
(b) In her garden.
(c) At a funeral.
(d) At mass.

12. Why does Madam have a large phone bill in "Madam and the Phone Bill"?
(a) Because the company made a mistake.
(b) Because someone called her collect.
(c) Because she fell asleep while on the phone.
(d) Because the rates went up and she didn't know.

13. Why is the boy lynched in "Southern Mammy Sings"?
(a) Because he stole something.
(b) Because he tried to run away.
(c) Because he lied to his boss.
(d) Because he said all people should be free.

14. What does the speaker wish the rent were in "Little Lyric (Of Great Importance)"?
(a) Heaven sent.
(b) On time, for once.
(c) Tax deductible.
(d) Cheaper.

15. What does the speaker hope for her child in the poem "Lament over Love"?
(a) That he or she will go to college.
(b) That he or she will not grow up to be poor.
(c) That he or she will stop being so bratty all the time.
(d) The he or she will never love a man.