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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. "From First Glance" is dedicated to whom?
(a) Michelle.
(b) Yolanda.
(c) Samantha.
(d) Jennifer.

2. "For Mrs. Hawkins" is written in the memory of whom?
(a) James Joseph.
(b) Joseph Hawk.
(c) Yusef James.
(d) Yusef Hawk.

3. What are uncovered "when your hero falls from grace" in "When Ure Hero Falls"?
(a) "Many flaws."
(b) "Hidden powers."
(c) "All fairy tales."
(d) "The truth."

4. How are the tears described in "Sometimes I Cry"?
(a) "Salty and Bitter."
(b) "Sweet and salty."
(c) "Bitter and warm."
(d) "Cold and wet."

5. The poet concludes "I Know My Heart Has Lied Before" with the line "With All My Heart &" what?
(a) "Knowledge."
(b) "Kindness."
(c) "Spirit."
(d) "Love."

Short Answer Questions

1. What "remains the same" in the only untitled poem of Section 3?

2. What was a system of legal racial segregation enforced by the National Party government of South Africa between 1948 and 1994?

3. In "Life Through My Eyes," the poet writes "Life through my bloodshot eyes / would scare" what?

4. Where was George Jackson shot to death?

5. What "is not happy at all" "when your hero falls from grace" in "When Ure Hero Falls"?

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