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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 woman within the poem "Madam and the Census Man" tells the census man not to write down what title on the census form?
(a) Mssr.
(b) Miss.
(c) Mr.
(d) Mrs.

2. What musician is NOT alluded to within the poem entitled "Projection"?
(a) Jackie Mabley.
(b) Sammy Davis.
(c) Billie Holiday.
(d) Dizzy Gillespie.

3. The trumpet player featured within the poem of the same name is said to play music that "is honey mixed with" (82) what?
(a) A dash of jazz.
(b) Loss.
(c) Liquid fire.
(d) Milk.

4. The poem entitled "Share-Croppers" has stanzas that contain how many lines within each?
(a) 4.
(b) 3.
(c) 6.
(d) 8.

5. The poem with a title that includes the words "The Raid" (33) also includes what date?
(a) November 16th.
(b) October 16th.
(c) April 16th.
(d) December 16th.

Short Answer Questions

1. The speaker of the poem "Advice" gives the opinion that people should try to do what during their lives?

2. In what position is the subject of the poem "Troubled Woman"?

3. What is NOT a type of textual inclusion used within the lengthy poem entitled "Let America Be America Again"?

4. The speaker of the poem entitled "Advice" says that "birthing is" (97) what?

5. What type of technique or device is used in the poem entitled "Comment on War"?

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