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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "Island [2]" - "Un-American Investigators".

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. What element is said to be useless to "one who will not live" (132) within the poem "Junior Addict"?
(a) Water.
(b) Rain.
(c) Beauty.
(d) Sunshine.

5. What literary technique is used throughout the poem "Ballad of the Fortune Teller"?
(a) Hyperbole.
(b) Simile.
(c) Irony.
(d) Paradox.

Short Answer Questions

1. What word is used to describe the "eyes" (116) of terror in the poem entitled "Mississippi"?

2. How many poems within the collection Vintage Hughes include stage directions regarding a particular element of the poem's performance?

3. What is NOT a type of weather featured in the poem entitled "Still Here"?

4. The speaker of the poem entitled "Advice" says that "birthing is" (97) what?

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

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