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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Geronimo ji-Jaga had what relationship with Tupac Shakur?

2. Shakur writes in "Family Tree," "I was the tree who grew from" what?

3. "Or My Soul" is dedicated to whom?

4. Along with Lady Liberty, who needs glasses in "Liberty Needs Glasses"?

5. In "A River That Flows Forever," the poet writes, "As long as some ____ / The River Flows Forever."

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze "The Shining Star Within" and "Starry Night" and discuss the theme of the fallen star in the poems. How did Shakur relate to the artists?

Essay Topic 2

Describe and analyze the structural elements of "What I See!" "In the Midst of Passion," "2 People with 1 Wish," and "Hours Pass By." What is the rhythm and meter of the works?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the themes of love and adultery in "Why Must U Be Unfaithful," "The Power of a Smile," "Genesis," and "Love Within a Storm." How does Shakur differentiate between women and men in "Why Must U Be Unfaithful"?

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