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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "Cora Unashamed" - "The Blues I'm Playing".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is said to be Cora's one vice within the story "Cora Unashamed"?
(a) Smoking cigarettes.
(b) Swearing.
(c) Drinking.
(d) Smoking cigars.

2. How many African-American families live in Melton, including Cora's family?
(a) 7.
(b) 1.
(c) 12.
(d) 3.

3. About what type of violence does the poem entitled "Who but the Lord" revolve?
(a) Schoolyard bullying.
(b) Police brutality.
(c) Domestic violence.
(d) Military operations.

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

5. The poem entitled "Love" describes the emotion of love as what kind of a wonder?
(a) Beautiful.
(b) Mysterious.
(c) Sly.
(d) Wild.

Short Answer Questions

1. From what malady does Cora's baby die?

2. How much charm is the community of Melton said to have within the story entitled "Cora Unashamed"?

3. The daughter within the poem entitled "Mama and Daughter" is on her way to see whom?

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

5. What type of literary device is used throughout the poem entitled "Joy"?

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