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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "In Time of Silver Rain" - "Fulfillment".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The final line of the poem "Afro-American Fragment" uses what adjective to describe the face of Africa?
(a) Wide.
(b) Noble.
(c) Wise.
(d) Dark.

2. In the poem "I Dream a World," to what object does the speaker compare joy by using a simile?
(a) A piece of beach glass.
(b) An emerald.
(c) A pearl.
(d) A diamond.

3. What is the middle initial of the speaker in the poem "Madam's Past History"?
(a) L.
(b) A.
(c) K.
(d) Y.

4. What is the name of the fortune teller's lover in the poem entitled "Ballad of the Fortune Teller"?
(a) Michael.
(b) Jeff.
(c) Dave.
(d) Wade.

5. What instrument does the subject of the poem "The Weary Blues" play?
(a) Drums.
(b) Piano.
(c) Bass.
(d) Violin.

Short Answer Questions

1. The "bitter river" (50) in the poem of the same name is said to "reflect no" (50) what?

2. What is the second business that the speaker of the poem "Madam's Past History" had tried to run?

3. The poem entitled "Love" describes the emotion of love as what kind of a wonder?

4. How much money does the subject of the poem "Brass Spittoons" make per day?

5. The poem "Daybreak in Alabama" features a speaker who hopes to one day be what?

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