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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "The Negro Speaks of Rivers" - "Let America Be America Again".

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. The speaker of the poem "Good Morning Revolution" suggests that soon all but which of the following will be true?
(a) No one will be cold.
(b) No one will be hungry.
(c) No one will be taken for granted.
(d) No one will be oppressed.

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

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

5. What is the main metaphor running through the narrative of the poem "Mother to Son"?
(a) Clouds.
(b) Stairs.
(c) Telephones.
(d) Sunshine.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. The titular character in the poem entitled "Ruby Brown" leaves her job as a maid to take what other position?

3. The speaker of the poem entitled "Good Morning Revolution" suggests that the different countries named in the poem join together to sign what collective name?

4. What term does Hughes use to describe the Mexican Market Woman in the first line of the poem of the same title?

5. The second poem within Vintage Hughes focuses on the stories of whom?

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