2. In "Family Tree," Shakur writes that "the tree must fight 2 breed / among the evils of" what?
(a) Dirt.
(b) Wind.
(c) Rocks.
(d) Weeds.

3. Where does "the trees that grow against all odds" blossom in "Family Tree"?
(a) "Underwater."
(b) "In darkness."
(c) "In the desert."
(d) "In space."

4. Along with Lady Liberty, who needs glasses in "Liberty Needs Glasses"?
(a) "Sister Justice."
(b) "Grandma Justice."
(c) "Mrs. Justice."
(d) "Nurse Justice."

5. What is the first line of "The Sun and the Moon"?
(a) "Watched 4 2 long and your brilliance will blind."
(b) "The eyes of mortal men who threaten u with doom."
(c) "Your ways R similar 2 the rays of the sun."
(d) "Warm 2 many but 2 strong 4 some."

Short Answer Questions

1. What name was given to three African American inmates charged with the murder of white prison guard John V. Mills at California's Soledad Prison on January 16, 1970?

2. What is the last line of "Tears of a Teenage Mother"?

3. "U R Ripping Us Apart!!!" is dedicated to what?

4. In "Government Assistance or My Soul," the poet writes that "All unemployed aren't" what?

5. What "can take Blame / For the evil that makes U cry" in "Nightmares"?

(see the answer keys)

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