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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 second poem within Vintage Hughes focuses on the stories of whom?
(a) Uncle Mike.
(b) Cousin Tom.
(c) Aunt Sue.
(d) Grandpa Joel.

2. From whose point of view is the poem "Late Last Night" told?
(a) From the point of view of God.
(b) From the jilted male lover's point of view.
(c) From the jilted female lover's point of view.
(d) From an omniscient narrator's point of view.

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

4. The speaker of the poem "Final Curve" declares that "When you turn the corner and run into" (91) what, then you know you have run out of corners to turn?
(a) The face of Jesus.
(b) The grim reaper.
(c) Yesterday.
(d) Yourself.

5. What instrument does the subject of the poem "The Weary Blues" play?
(a) Piano.
(b) Drums.
(c) Violin.
(d) Bass.

Short Answer Questions

1. The speaker of the poem "Advice" gives the opinion that people should try to do what during their lives?

2. What literary technique is used throughout the poem "Ballad of the Fortune Teller"?

3. What are the final two words of the lengthy poem entitled "Freedom's Plow"?

4. The "bitter river" (50) in the poem of the same name is said to "reflect no" (50) what?

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

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