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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In "If There Be Pain," what does the poet write his life was lived through?

3. The last line of "The Rose That Grew from Concrete" reads, "Long live the rose that grew from concrete when no one else ever" what?

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

5. In "Forever and Today," Shakur writes"And if my doubts and ?'s upset u, forgive" what?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What civil rights activists are described in the poems of Section 2?

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

4. What is Shakur's conclusion in "Where There Is a Will...."?

5. How does Shakur describe the love affair in "Elizabeth"?

6. How did pride play a role in Shakur's life and suffering?

7. What examples are described in "Things That Make Hearts Break"?

8. Describe the ups and downs in the poetry. How did they affect Shakur?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze the theme of love in the poems "A Love Unspoken," "Forever and Today," "When Do I Kiss U," and "Carmencita of the Bronx!" What fears does Shakur express regarding love?

Essay Topic 2

Describe Jada Pinkett Smith and the Baltimore School for the Arts. When did Jada meet Tupac Shakur? How long did their friendship last?

Essay Topic 3

Describe the symbolism and imagery in "If I Fail," "What is it That I Search 4," "The Fear in the Heart of a Man," and "God." What themes emerge through the symbolism?

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