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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of funeral lies at the center of the poem entitled "Dead in There"?
(a) An illegal funeral.
(b) A morning funeral.
(c) A night funeral.
(d) A Catholic funeral.

2. The poem "Dream Boogie" includes what salutation at its beginning?
(a) Good evening.
(b) Hello.
(c) Good morning.
(d) Bonsoir.

3. What is the final verb used in the poem entitled "Question and Answer," when the optimistic speaker within the poem says his final piece?
(a) Remake.
(b) Rejuvenate.
(c) Sublimate.
(d) Revive.

4. What non-traditional element is included within the poem entitled "Cultural Exchange"?
(a) Stage directions regarding casting.
(b) Stage directions regarding lighting.
(c) Stage directions regarding audience placement.
(d) Stage directions regarding the playing of music.

5. The speaker of the poem "Juke Box Love Song" states that he will "make a crown" (95) using what materials?
(a) Saxophone notes.
(b) Thistles.
(c) Boogie woogie beats.
(d) Neon lights.

Short Answer Questions

1. The speaker of the poem "Final Curve" declares that "When you turn the corner and run into" (91) what, then you know you have run out of corners to turn?

2. What is the third word in the poem titled with the words "Where?" and "Which?" in its title as well?

3. From whose point of view is the poem "Late Last Night" told?

4. A particular speaker within the poem entitled "Junior Addict" comments that "It's easier to get dope than it is to get a" (132) what?

5. About which religious figure is the poem entitled "Encounter"?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Hughes's use of character foils within the poem entitled "Mama and Daughter."

2. What is the most prominent literary device used within the poem entitled "To Be Somebody"?

3. In what way is repetition utilized within the poem entitled "Song for Billie Holiday"?

4. What does the speaker of the poem entitled "Junior Addict" suggest as the solution for the addiction problem in the subject?

5. What is the main message of the poem entitled "Without Benefit of Declaration"?

6. Discuss the appearance of the theme of redemption within the poem entitled "Life is Fine."

7. In what way could the poem "To Artina" be said to display a feminist message?

8. Discuss the way in which the theme of appearance versus reality appears within the poem entitled "Dinner Guest: Me."

9. For what purpose does Hughes invoke a large number of allusions within the poem entitled "Final Call"?

10. Discuss one humanist message put forth within the poem entitled "Junior Addict."

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