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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. 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 term does Hughes use to describe the Mexican Market Woman in the first line of the poem of the same title?
(a) Hag.
(b) Seer.
(c) Queen.
(d) Crone.

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

4. The poem with a title that includes the words "The Raid" (33) also includes what date?
(a) November 16th.
(b) April 16th.
(c) October 16th.
(d) December 16th.

5. What phrase is repeated three times in the poem entitled "In Time of Silver Rain"?
(a) Of life.
(b) With me.
(c) For you.
(d) My love.

Short Answer Questions

1. What two adjectives are part of the poem titled using two words prior to the title's final word, "freedom" (67)?

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

3. From what object were the two boys hung to whom the poem "The Bitter River" is dedicated?

4. The speaker of the poem "Good Morning Revolution" suggests that soon all but which of the following will be true?

5. How many rooms does the house have that is featured in the poem entitled "Madam and the Rent Man"?

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