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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "Cora Unashamed" - "The Blues I'm Playing".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The mother character in the poem entitled "Without Benefit of Declaration" receives what object in lieu of her son?
(a) A medal.
(b) A needle.
(c) A photograph.
(d) A necklace.

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

3. What is the name of the young man in Oceola's life who is studying to be a doctor?
(a) Pete.
(b) John.
(c) Jess.
(d) Bill.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What state is focused upon within the poem that contains as its first three lines, "Oh, what sorrow!/Oh, what pity!/O, what pain" (115)?

2. Who is the speaker of the poem entitled "Madam and the Rent Man"?

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

4. The speaker of the poem "Advice" gives the opinion that people should try to do what during their lives?

5. What type of technique or device is used in the poem entitled "Comment on War"?

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