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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through “Dream Dust” - “Same in Blues”.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The speaker of the poem "Preference" says that he "likes a woman" (95) how many years older than himself?
(a) 12 or 14.
(b) 8 or 10.
(c) 6 or 10.
(d) 6, 8, or 10.

2. The poem "Troubled Woman" likens the subject to a flower in what season?
(a) Spring.
(b) Autumn.
(c) Summer.
(d) Winter.

3. What is NOT a theme depicted in the poem entitled "Freedom's Plow"?
(a) American innovation.
(b) Freedom.
(c) Community.
(d) Deception.

4. The poem "Dream Boogie" includes what salutation at its beginning?
(a) Bonsoir.
(b) Good evening.
(c) Good morning.
(d) Hello.

5. The poem entitled "Snail" states that the snail knows two things. What are they?
(a) Roses and grass.
(b) Sky and sand.
(c) Sun and rain.
(d) Weather and roses.

Short Answer Questions

1. From what object were the two boys hung to whom the poem "The Bitter River" is dedicated?

2. What is the final line of the short poem entitled "Dream Dust"?

3. The poem entitled "Good Morning Revolution" relies upon which literary device throughout the entirety of the poem?

4. What event occurred to stop the speaker of the poem "Madam's Past History" from running her first business?

5. On what side does the speaker of "Midnight Raffle" say his bread is buttered by the end of the poem?

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