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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Idols of the Tribe.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does the poem "The Bard of Addis Ababa" take place?
(a) Alaska.
(b) Africa.
(c) Russia.
(d) France.

2. What hurts the farmer's feet in "Old Man Michael"?
(a) Stones.
(b) His shoes.
(c) Nails.
(d) The roots.

3. In "The Shift of Gears," what does the man fix?
(a) His motercycle.
(b) His car.
(c) His boat.
(d) His bike.

4. How does the poet describe Michael in "Old Man Michael"?
(a) Cry-baby.
(b) Frail.
(c) Young.
(d) Strong.

5. What happens to people who worship false idols in "The Idols of the Tribe"?
(a) God will judge them.
(b) Hellfire and brimstone.
(c) They die.
(d) Power.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the black man want in "Tempo Primo"?

2. What does the mechanic in "The Shift of Gears" compare shifting too?

3. What type of animal is featured in "The Bard of Addis Ababa"?

4. In the poem "Old House," whose ghost is not welcome?

5. In "Tempo Primo," what black heroes are mentioned?

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