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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 speaker of the poem entitled "Advice" says that "dying is" (97) what?
(a) Hard.
(b) Slow.
(c) Inevitable.
(d) Mean.

2. What phrase is repeated three times in the poem entitled "In Time of Silver Rain"?
(a) For you.
(b) Of life.
(c) My love.
(d) With me.

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

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) 16.
(d) 1,000.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The poem with a title that includes the words "The Raid" (33) also includes what date?

2. In what setting does the beginning of the poem "Life is Fine" take place?

3. Which of the following voices is NOT represented within the poem entitled "Let America Be America Again"?

4. At the end of the poem "Life is Fine," the speaker decides that life is "fine as" (88) what?

5. To whom is the poem "Late Last Night" addressed?

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