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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 are the final two words of the lengthy poem entitled "Freedom's Plow"?
(a) Take charge.
(b) My heart.
(c) Hold on.
(d) No more.

2. What is NOT a theme depicted in the poem entitled "Freedom's Plow"?
(a) Freedom.
(b) American innovation.
(c) Community.
(d) Deception.

3. The speaker of the poem "Heart of Harlem" describes Harlem as "the kid you hope will grow up" (73) what?
(a) Strong.
(b) Willful.
(c) Nice.
(d) Proud.

4. What tool does John Henry hold in his hand within the poem entitled "Love"?
(a) A hammer.
(b) An awl.
(c) A hoe.
(d) A scythe.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When the speaker of the poem "Sylvester's Dying Bed" wakes up, by whom is he surrounded?

2. What is written on the back of the letter featured within the poem entitled "Little Old Letter"?

3. What event occurred to stop the speaker of the poem "Madam's Past History" from running her first business?

4. The poem entitled "Share-Croppers" contains how many stanzas?

5. The "bitter river" (50) in the poem of the same name is said to "reflect no" (50) what?

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