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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. In "When Ure Heart Turns Cold," Shakur writes that "When your heart turns cold" it causes what?
(a) "Your soul 2 freeze."
(b) "Your mind 2 sieze."
(c) "A pain in me."
(d) "Rage in me."

2. In "Under the Skies Above," Shakur writes, "Whether he is born in wealth or poverty / there will be no deficiency" in what?
(a) Hate.
(b) Life.
(c) Prayer.
(d) Love.

3. "The Fear in the Heart of a Man" is dedicated to whom?
(a) "My Heart."
(b) "My Fans."
(c) "My Friends."
(d) "My Mother."

4. In "And Still I Love U," what follows the lines, "I don't have everything / as a matter of fact I don't have anything"?
(a) "Except dream of a better day."
(b) "4 without u here my joy is through."
(c) "Introduced with innocence."
(d) "There is 2 much of me that."

5. What does the poet write attracted him first in "1st Impressions"?
(a) "Your spirit."
(b) "Your voice."
(c) "Your mind."
(d) "Your eyes."

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Sometimes I Cry," Shakur writes "The world moves fast and it would rather pass us by / Than 2 stop and C" what?

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

3. What is the third thing the poet lists in "Things That Make Hearts Break"?

4. In "The Mutual Heartache," Shakur writes, "U C as I do but your vision is / blurred by" what?

5. "Starry Night" is dedicated to the memory of whom?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Shakur hope to achieve in "If I Fail"?

2. How did Shakur feel about Vincent van Gogh?

3. To whom is "If There be Pain..." written? Why?

4. Who is the subject of "The Shining Star Within"? What does Shakur lament about this person?

5. How does Shakur describe perfection in "The Eternal Lament"?

6. What metaphor is used in "Can U C the Pride in the Panther"?

7. What wishes does Shakur have for Carmen in "Carmencita of the Bronx!"?

8. What juxtaposition does Shakur present in "The Fear in the Heart of a Man"?

9. How does the theme of ambition relate to Shakur's poetry?

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

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