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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 poet writes in "1 for April," "I accept the ridicule in exchange for" what?

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

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

4. Of what does the poet write "never cuz I'm living on the right tip" in "Only 4 The Righteous"?

5. In "Life Through My Eyes," the poet writes that "Fun and games R few / but treasured like" what?

Short Essay Questions

1. To whom is Shakur writing in "Why Must U Be Unfaithful"?

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

3. "Just a Breath of Freedom" suggests what about Nelson Mandela?

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

5. What can be said of the poems in Section 4 which predict Shakur's death?

6. What social problems does Shakur address in "How Can We Be Free"?

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

8. Who is Nelson Mandela?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the life and works of Tupac Shakur. How successful was Shakur's rap career? When and how did he die?

Essay Topic 2

Describe and discuss Afeni Shakur, Nikki Giovanni and Leila Steinberg and analyze the three introductions to the anthology. What does each author say of the poet and artist?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss Huey P. Newton and the Black Panthers. What association did Shakur's parents have with the Black Panther Party?

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