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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through “Dream Dust” - “Same in Blues”.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The poem "Late Last Night" depicts the subject as he sits in what location while he cries over his lost love?
(a) In the bus station.
(b) On his roof.
(c) On stairs.
(d) On a motorcycle.

2. The poem with a title that includes the words "The Raid" (33) also includes what date?
(a) December 16th.
(b) April 16th.
(c) October 16th.
(d) November 16th.

3. For what reason does the speaker of the poem "Madam and the Rent Man" refuse to pay rent?
(a) She has already paid rent for the month.
(b) The landlord has forgiven her rent for the month.
(c) The house is in disrepair.
(d) Her husband has already paid the rent for the month.

4. The speaker in the poem entitled "Life is Fine" takes the elevator up how many floors while he is considering suicide?
(a) 24.
(b) 6.
(c) 16.
(d) 11.

5. What tool does John Henry hold in his hand within the poem entitled "Love"?
(a) A scythe.
(b) A hoe.
(c) An awl.
(d) A hammer.

Short Answer Questions

1. What country is NOT mentioned within the poem entitled "Good Morning Revolution"?

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

3. Mary Lulu Jackson is the subject of which poem?

4. In what setting does the beginning of the poem "Life is Fine" take place?

5. From what object were the two boys hung to whom the poem "The Bitter River" is dedicated?

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