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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 poem "America" focuses on which two marginalized groups?
(a) African-Americans and Jewish-Americans.
(b) African-Americans and gay people.
(c) African-Americans and Mexican-Americans.
(d) African-Americans and women.

2. How old were the two boys to whom the poem "The Bitter River" is dedicated?
(a) 14.
(b) 16.
(c) 17.
(d) 12.

3. What type of business had the speaker of the poem "Madam's Past History" run for a while before moving on to a different business?
(a) A hair salon.
(b) A restaurant.
(c) A bookstore.
(d) A bar.

4. What country is NOT mentioned within the poem entitled "Good Morning Revolution"?
(a) Africa.
(b) China.
(c) Cuba.
(d) Poland.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of crop is being harvested in the poem entitled "Share-Croppers"?

2. Who is the speaker of the poem entitled "Madam and the Rent Man"?

3. In what position is the subject of the poem "Troubled Woman"?

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

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

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