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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 poem "Late Last Night" depicts the subject as he sits in what location while he cries over his lost love?
(a) On stairs.
(b) On a motorcycle.
(c) In the bus station.
(d) On his roof.

2. In the poem "I Dream a World," to what object does the speaker compare joy by using a simile?
(a) An emerald.
(b) A pearl.
(c) A piece of beach glass.
(d) A diamond.

3. How much money does the subject of the poem "Brass Spittoons" make per day?
(a) 50 cents.
(b) $2.
(c) $1.
(d) $3.

4. Into how many pieces is the subject of the poem's heart broken in the poem entitled "Late Last Night"?
(a) 2.
(b) 14.
(c) 1,000.
(d) 16.

5. The poem entitled "Heaven" puts forth the proposition that heaven is the place where what emotion is "everywhere" (48)?
(a) Peace.
(b) Calm.
(c) Happiness.
(d) Satisfaction.

Short Answer Questions

1. What literary device is NOT used within the poem entitled "To Be Somebody"?

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

3. The poem "Daybreak in Alabama" features a speaker who hopes to one day be what?

4. The speaker of the poem "Heart of Harlem" describes Harlem as "the kid you hope will grow up" (73) what?

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

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