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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. What is written on the back of the letter featured within the poem entitled "Little Old Letter"?
(a) The speaker's name.
(b) The word goodbye.
(c) Nothing.
(d) The name of the speaker's lover.

2. Which of the following voices is NOT represented within the poem entitled "Let America Be America Again"?
(a) The Native American.
(b) The poor white person.
(c) The railroad worker.
(d) The immigrant.

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

4. The poem with a title that includes the words "The Raid" (33) also includes what date?
(a) December 16th.
(b) April 16th.
(c) November 16th.
(d) October 16th.

5. What is the main metaphor running through the narrative of the poem "Mother to Son"?
(a) Stairs.
(b) Clouds.
(c) Telephones.
(d) Sunshine.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. To what personality does the speaker of the poem "Heart of Harlem" NOT allude within the poem?

3. The speaker of the poem "Juke Box Love Song" states that he will "make a crown" (95) using what materials?

4. The titular character in the poem entitled "Ruby Brown" leaves her job as a maid to take what other position?

5. From what object were the two boys hung to whom the poem "The Bitter River" is dedicated?

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