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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "The Shining Star Within," the poet writes, "in this place no one Dares 2 Breathe / in Fear of" what?
(a) Persecution.
(b) Vengence.
(c) The truth.
(d) Self-expression.

2. In what film was Tupac's first starring role?
(a) Jungle Fever.
(b) Juice.
(c) Boyz N the Hood.
(d) Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood.

3. What is the name of Tupac Shakur's father?
(a) John Raymond.
(b) Billy Garland.
(c) Samuel Shakur.
(d) Musata Shakur.

4. What does the poet write he lives "like a prisoner" of in the untitled poem in Section 1?
(a) Ignorance.
(b) Hatred.
(c) Poverty.
(d) Pride.

5. When did Tupac Shakur die?
(a) 1999.
(b) 1998.
(c) 1996.
(d) 1995.

Short Answer Questions

1. The poetry in "The Rose That Grew from Concrete" was written from 1989 until when?

2. What line of "In the Depths of Solitude" follows "How can I be in the depths of solitude"?

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

4. The first line of "The Shining Star Within" states "Secrets R hidden within" what?

5. "The Fear in the Heart of a Man" is dedicated to whom?

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