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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through “Dream Dust” - “Same in Blues”.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. The final line of the poem "Afro-American Fragment" uses what adjective to describe the face of Africa?
(a) Noble.
(b) Wise.
(c) Wide.
(d) Dark.

3. The speaker of the poem entitled "Advice" says that "birthing is" (97) what?
(a) Hard.
(b) Quick.
(c) Ancient history.
(d) Long.

4. What is NOT a type of weather featured in the poem entitled "Still Here"?
(a) Hail.
(b) Sun.
(c) Wind.
(d) Snow.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The poem entitled "Love" describes the emotion of love as what kind of a wonder?

2. What type of funeral lies at the center of the poem entitled "Dead in There"?

3. What are the four stanza titles within the poem "A House in Taos"?

4. The trumpet player featured within the poem of the same name is said to play music that "is honey mixed with" (82) what?

5. The poem "Dream Boogie" includes what salutation at its beginning?

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