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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 daughter within the poem entitled "Mama and Daughter" is on her way to see whom?
(a) Her aunt.
(b) The doctor.
(c) Her father.
(d) Her lover.

2. The poem entitled "Good Morning Revolution" relies upon which literary device throughout the entirety of the poem?
(a) Understatement.
(b) Hyperbole.
(c) Personification.
(d) Onomatopeia.

3. The poem "Lover's Return" is written from the point of view of what type of person?
(a) A woman.
(b) A man.
(c) A sailor.
(d) A shoeshine boy.

4. In the poem entitled "Words Like Freedom," what other word in the poem is italicized, besides the word "freedom" (67)?
(a) Pride.
(b) Liberty.
(c) Solvency.
(d) Justice.

5. The speaker of the poem "Advice" gives the opinion that people should try to do what during their lives?
(a) Get some money.
(b) Get a little loving.
(c) Pursue a dream.
(d) Perform an act that brings satisfaction.

Short Answer Questions

1. On what side does the speaker of "Midnight Raffle" say his bread is buttered by the end of the poem?

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

3. How many rooms does the house have that is featured in the poem entitled "Madam and the Rent Man"?

4. In the poem "I Dream a World," to what object does the speaker compare joy by using a simile?

5. The speaker in the poem entitled "Life is Fine" takes the elevator up how many floors while he is considering suicide?

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