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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. What is NOT a type of textual inclusion used within the lengthy poem entitled "Let America Be America Again"?
(a) Exclamation points.
(b) Semicolons.
(c) Parentheses.
(d) Italics.

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

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

4. In the poem "Midnight Dancer," Hughes uses what object to act as a simile involving breasts?
(a) Cups of black coffee.
(b) Pillows.
(c) Aquamarines.
(d) Clouds.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. The poem entitled "Snail" states that the snail knows two things. What are they?

3. The speaker of the poem "Merry-Go-Round" asks about the whereabouts of what section on the Merry-Go-Round?

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

5. The poem "Daybreak in Alabama" features a speaker who hopes to one day be what?

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