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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. In "You Guys," what friend does the speaker watch television with?
2. What is Old Glory a nickname for in the poem by the same title?
3. In "The Last Dinosaurs," what was the dinosaur made to do?
4. In "American Legend," who is the passenger in the car?
5. In "American Legend," where does the speaker go after the crash?
Short Essay Questions
1. In "American Legend," what is the purpose of the car ride of the speaker with his father?
2. In "Dear Peter," who is Peter to the speaker?
3. In "Dear T," what does the speaker remember?
4. In "American Legend," how does the speaker feel about his father right as the crash is happening?
5. In "Old Glory," what are some concepts the speaker is criticizing?
6. In "Rise and Shine," what does the speaker do to try to atone for treating his mother badly?
7. In "Snow Theory," what does the snow symbolize?
8. What do you think Vuong means in "The Bull" when he says that as a boy, he is the "murderer of his own childhood"?
9. In "Skinny Dipping," what happens when the speaker jumps from the bridge?
10. In "American Legend," what does the speaker suspect about himself and his motivations during the car crash?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Through which poems, and using which devices, does Vuong address the topic of police violence and brutality in modern America - especially towards people of color? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.
Essay Topic 2
How does Vuong create a sense of continuity for the reader throughout this entire collection? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.
Essay Topic 3
How does Vuong explore the possibilities and limitations of language throughout this collection? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.
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