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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. Besides English, what other language is included within the poem entitled "Final Call"?
(a) Spanish.
(b) Russian.
(c) French.
(d) Italian.

2. The Black Panther in the poem of the same name is said to "wear no" (141) what?
(a) Emotion.
(b) Badge of honor.
(c) Disguise.
(d) Smile.

3. The trumpet player featured within the poem of the same name is said to play music that "is honey mixed with" (82) what?
(a) Loss.
(b) A dash of jazz.
(c) Liquid fire.
(d) Milk.

4. The speaker of the poem entitled Crowns and Garlands declares that he cannot take what action with regard to "Ralph Bunche" (139)?
(a) He cannot hire him.
(b) He cannot trust him.
(c) He cannot eat him.
(d) He cannot fire him.

5. The poem in the collection that focuses on Frederick Douglass has a title listing what years?
(a) 1817-1895.
(b) 1901-1972.
(c) 1834-1876,
(d) 1895-1965.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the second business that the speaker of the poem "Madam's Past History" had tried to run?

2. What event occurred to stop the speaker of the poem "Madam's Past History" from running her first business?

3. Who pawns the item within the poem entitled "Could Be"?

4. The poem entitled "Cross" focuses on the experience of what type of person?

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

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