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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 "Heart of Harlem" describes Harlem as "the kid you hope will grow up" (73) what?
(a) Nice.
(b) Proud.
(c) Strong.
(d) Willful.

2. From what object were the two boys hung to whom the poem "The Bitter River" is dedicated?
(a) A lamp post.
(b) A flag pole.
(c) A bridge.
(d) A tree.

3. The speaker in the poem entitled "Life is Fine" takes the elevator up how many floors while he is considering suicide?
(a) 6.
(b) 16.
(c) 24.
(d) 11.

4. The trumpet player featured within the poem of the same name has a jacket with a "roll" (82) containing how many buttons?
(a) 2.
(b) 5.
(c) 1.
(d) 3.

5. The poem entitled "To Be Somebody" has a final stanza suggests that "There's always room" (92) in what location?
(a) At the top.
(b) In Heaven.
(c) At the bottom.
(d) In Hell.

Short Answer Questions

1. What advice does the gypsy give to the speaker of the poem entitled "Bad Luck Card"?

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

3. The poem entitled "Share-Croppers" has stanzas that contain how many lines within each?

4. Into how many pieces is the subject of the poem's heart broken in the poem entitled "Late Last Night"?

5. The "bitter river" (50) in the poem of the same name is said to "reflect no" (50) what?

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