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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. The poem "America" focuses on which two marginalized groups?
(a) African-Americans and gay people.
(b) African-Americans and Jewish-Americans.
(c) African-Americans and Mexican-Americans.
(d) African-Americans and women.

2. Who pays for a new horse when Cora's father's horse dies?
(a) Pa.
(b) Ma.
(c) Mrs. Art Studevant.
(d) Cora.

3. In the poem entitled "Words Like Freedom," what other word in the poem is italicized, besides the word "freedom" (67)?
(a) Solvency.
(b) Liberty.
(c) Pride.
(d) Justice.

4. For how many years has Roy lived in Europe by the time he comes back home?
(a) 8.
(b) 12.
(c) 6.
(d) 2.

5. About whom is the speaker of the poem "Silent One" speaking?
(a) His daughter.
(b) Her daughter.
(c) His son.
(d) Her son.

Short Answer Questions

1. What instrument does Oceola play in the story entitled "The Blues I'm Playing"?

2. What is Cora's last name in the story entitled Cora Unashamed?

3. In the poem "Midnight Dancer," Hughes uses what object to act as a simile involving breasts?

4. How old is Jessie when she becomes pregnant?

5. The speaker of the poem entitled "Junior Addict" pleads with the sunrise to come quickly out of what location?

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