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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 "bitter river" (50) in the poem of the same name is said to "reflect no" (50) what?
(a) Faces.
(b) Stars.
(c) Justice.
(d) Sunshine.

2. What is the name of the fortune teller's lover in the poem entitled "Ballad of the Fortune Teller"?
(a) Jeff.
(b) Michael.
(c) Wade.
(d) Dave.

3. In the poem entitled "Island [2] Hughes locates Manhattan "between two rivers" and in what direction from "the park?" (112)
(a) North.
(b) South.
(c) West.
(d) East.

4. In what setting does the beginning of the poem "Life is Fine" take place?
(a) At a lake.
(b) At a circus.
(c) At a carnival.
(d) At a river.

5. How much charm is the community of Melton said to have within the story entitled "Cora Unashamed"?
(a) Some.
(b) None.
(c) Not much.
(d) A lot.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What tool does John Henry hold in his hand within the poem entitled "Love"?

3. The poem entitled "Final Call" suggests that Robin Hood should be called upon to "clinch" (133) what type of campaign?

4. The speaker of the poem "Heart of Harlem" describes Harlem as "a tear you turn into a" (73) what?

5. What reason does Mrs. Ellsworth give for not attending Oceola's wedding?

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