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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 "The Mutual Heartache," Shakur writes, "U talk as I do but yet u don't / understand when I" what?
(a) Ramble.
(b) Imagine.
(c) Mumble.
(d) Yell.

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

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

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

5. In "1st Impressions," the poet writes, "I Knew from the First glance / that U would be" what?
(a) "Impossible 2 convince."
(b) "Mine."
(c) "Hard 2 4get."
(d) "An angel."

Short Answer Questions

1. The first line of "Nothing Can Come Between Us" says "let's not talk of" what?

2. What is the second thing the poet lists in "Things That Make Hearts Break"?

3. What does the rose prove wrong by learning to walk without feet in "The Rose That Grew from Concrete"?

4. What line follows "Together we can never fall" in "If There Be Pain"?

5. What does the poet say "U discovered" after "your soul was found" in "Elizabeth"?

Short Essay Questions

1. To whom is "Family Tree" dedicated? What is its subject?

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

3. What does Shakur question about himself in "A Love Unspoken"?

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

5. Why can the obstacle not be overcome in "The Mutual Heartache"?

6. Who is addressed in "When Ure Heart Turns Cold"?

7. How are the opposite ends of love described in "A Love Unspoken"?

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

9. What does Shakur write of the positive influences in his life in "In the Event of My Demise"?

10. What child is described in "Under the Skies Above"?

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