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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "In Time of Silver Rain" - "Fulfillment".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For what reason does the speaker of the poem "Madam and the Rent Man" refuse to pay rent?
(a) The house is in disrepair.
(b) Her husband has already paid the rent for the month.
(c) The landlord has forgiven her rent for the month.
(d) She has already paid rent for the month.

2. The poem "Daybreak in Alabama" features a speaker who hopes to one day be what?
(a) An adult.
(b) Respected.
(c) Married.
(d) A composer.

3. How many rooms does the house have that is featured in the poem entitled "Madam and the Rent Man"?
(a) 6.
(b) 18.
(c) 3.
(d) 12.

4. When the speaker of the poem "Sylvester's Dying Bed" wakes up, by whom is he surrounded?
(a) Family members.
(b) Lovers.
(c) Women from the town.
(d) Doctors.

5. The poem entitled "Snail" states that the snail knows two things. What are they?
(a) Sky and sand.
(b) Roses and grass.
(c) Weather and roses.
(d) Sun and rain.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the fortune teller's lover in the poem entitled "Ballad of the Fortune Teller"?

2. How old were the two boys to whom the poem "The Bitter River" is dedicated?

3. The poem "America" focuses on which two marginalized groups?

4. The poem entitled "Cross" focuses on the experience of what type of person?

5. What literary technique is used throughout the poem "Ballad of the Fortune Teller"?

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