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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 speaker of the poem entitled "Good Morning Revolution" suggests that the different countries named in the poem join together to sign what collective name?
(a) Human.
(b) Proletarian.
(c) Worker.
(d) Common man.

2. What advice does the gypsy give to the speaker of the poem entitled "Bad Luck Card"?
(a) To commit suicide.
(b) To place a knife underneath his bed.
(c) To find a lover.
(d) To pray.

3. The titular character in the poem entitled "Ruby Brown" leaves her job as a maid to take what other position?
(a) A prostitute.
(b) A waitress.
(c) A laundress.
(d) An actress.

4. The speaker of the poem "Good Morning Revolution" suggests that soon all but which of the following will be true?
(a) No one will be hungry.
(b) No one will be oppressed.
(c) No one will be taken for granted.
(d) No one will be cold.

5. To whom does the speaker of the poem "The Negro Mother" speak?
(a) Her children.
(b) Her mother.
(c) Her nieces.
(d) Future America.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is NOT a type of weather featured in the poem entitled "Still Here"?

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

3. About what type of violence does the poem entitled "Who but the Lord" revolve?

4. What is the main metaphor running through the narrative of the poem "Mother to Son"?

5. What is the main theme of the poem entitled "Still Here"?

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