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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "The Negro Speaks of Rivers" - "Let America Be America Again".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The poem entitled "Good Morning Revolution" relies upon which literary device throughout the entirety of the poem?
(a) Hyperbole.
(b) Onomatopeia.
(c) Personification.
(d) Understatement.

2. The poem entitled "Share-Croppers" contains how many stanzas?
(a) 3.
(b) 4.
(c) 8.
(d) 6.

3. What instrument does the subject of the poem "The Weary Blues" play?
(a) Bass.
(b) Drums.
(c) Violin.
(d) Piano.

4. What country is NOT mentioned within the poem entitled "Good Morning Revolution"?
(a) Cuba.
(b) Poland.
(c) China.
(d) Africa.

5. The second poem within Vintage Hughes focuses on the stories of whom?
(a) Uncle Mike.
(b) Aunt Sue.
(c) Grandpa Joel.
(d) Cousin Tom.

Short Answer Questions

1. An allusion to which famous person is NOT included within the poem entitled "Scottsboro"?

2. What type of crop is being harvested in the poem entitled "Share-Croppers"?

3. The speaker of the poem entitled "The South" says that the South smells of what scent?

4. The titular character in the poem entitled "Ruby Brown" leaves her job as a maid to take what other position?

5. The poem entitled "A Black Pierrot" uses what literary device in crafting the first line of each stanza?

(see the answer key)

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