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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 word is spelled out at the end of the poem entitled "Dream Boogie"?
(a) Geez.
(b) Yeah.
(c) Zoot.
(d) Mama.

2. What is the final word included in the poem entitled "Un-American Investigators"?
(a) Fertilizer.
(b) Manure.
(c) Rubbish.
(d) Shit.

3. What are the final two words of the lengthy poem entitled "Freedom's Plow"?
(a) No more.
(b) Hold on.
(c) Take charge.
(d) My heart.

4. What is the middle initial of the speaker in the poem "Madam's Past History"?
(a) A.
(b) K.
(c) L.
(d) Y.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the poem entitled "Prime," how much is a nickel repeatedly said to cost?

2. What musician is NOT alluded to within the poem entitled "Projection"?

3. What religious allusion does the poem "To Artina" include?

4. The speaker of the poem "Juke Box Love Song" is addressing a woman who, according to him, is NOT what?

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

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