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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. What type of business had the speaker of the poem "Madam's Past History" run for a while before moving on to a different business?
(a) A hair salon.
(b) A bookstore.
(c) A restaurant.
(d) A bar.

2. In the poem "Harlem Night Song," the speaker repeats that he wants the listener to perform what action with him?
(a) To roam.
(b) To cry.
(c) To win.
(d) To lose.

3. What country is NOT mentioned within the poem entitled "Good Morning Revolution"?
(a) Cuba.
(b) Poland.
(c) China.
(d) Africa.

4. How much money does the speaker of the poem "Midnight Raffle" invest in the raffle?
(a) $1.
(b) 5 cents.
(c) 25 cents.
(d) 10 cents.

5. The poem "Lover's Return" is written from the point of view of what type of person?
(a) A shoeshine boy.
(b) A sailor.
(c) A woman.
(d) A man.

Short Answer Questions

1. The poem "Dream Boogie" includes what salutation at its beginning?

2. The speaker of the poem "Juke Box Love Song" is addressing a woman who, according to him, is NOT what?

3. The speaker in the poem entitled "Life is Fine" takes the elevator up how many floors while he is considering suicide?

4. In the poem entitled "Words Like Freedom," what other word in the poem is italicized, besides the word "freedom" (67)?

5. The poem entitled "Share-Croppers" has stanzas that contain how many lines within each?

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