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The Rose That Grew from Concrete Test | Mid-Book Test - Medium

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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Shakur writes that there is no fear in what kind of heart in "The Fear in the Heart of a Man"?
(a) Cold.
(b) Shallow.
(c) Warm.
(d) Beating.

2. The poet writes in "1 for April," "I accept the ridicule in exchange for" what?
(a) "Your love."
(b) "Peaceful eternity."
(c) "The words U share with me."
(d) "A chance 2 B with U."

3. The first line of "Carmencita of the Bronx!" says "U saw" what "at its best"?
(a) Innocence.
(b) Pride.
(c) Determination.
(d) Human nature.

4. In "Life Through My Eyes," the poet writes "Life through my bloodshot eyes / would scare" what?
(a) "U away."
(b) "A prisoner straight."
(c) "A square 2 death."
(d) "A child away."

5. To whom is "Black Woman" dedicated?
(a) Oprah.
(b) Hi mother.
(c) Marquita.
(d) Roberta.

Short Answer Questions

1. To whom is "Carmencita of the Bronx!" dedicated?

2. In what film was Tupac's first starring role?

3. "1 for April" begins with what line?

4. What is the name of Tupac Shakur's mother?

5. What is the final poem of Section 1?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do the poems of Section 4 illustrate Shakur's feelings about justice?

2. How does Shakur describe politicians in "The Promise"?

3. How does Shakur describe his dream in "No-Win"?

4. What is the subject of "For Mrs. Hawkins"?

5. What happens when one marries struggle with perfection in "Nightmares"?

6. How does Shakur describe his mental and emotional state in "And 2morrow"?

7. How does Shakur justify his divorce in "March 1st - The Day After April"?

8. Who is the subject of the poem "Genesis (The Rebirth of my Heart)"?

9. What examples of injustice does Shakur cite in "Liberty Needs Glasses"?

10. How is the father described in "Tears of a Teenage Mother"?

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