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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 poem entitled "Good Morning Revolution" relies upon which literary device throughout the entirety of the poem?
(a) Understatement.
(b) Hyperbole.
(c) Onomatopeia.
(d) Personification.

2. How many rooms does the house have that is featured in the poem entitled "Madam and the Rent Man"?
(a) 18.
(b) 12.
(c) 3.
(d) 6.

3. The poem "Daybreak in Alabama" features a speaker who hopes to one day be what?
(a) Married.
(b) An adult.
(c) Respected.
(d) A composer.

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

5. What term does Hughes use to describe the Mexican Market Woman in the first line of the poem of the same title?
(a) Queen.
(b) Hag.
(c) Crone.
(d) Seer.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following voices is NOT represented within the poem entitled "Let America Be America Again"?

2. In the poem "I Dream a World," to what object does the speaker compare joy by using a simile?

3. The speaker of the poem "Good Morning Revolution" suggests that soon all but which of the following will be true?

4. 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?

5. What are the final two words of the lengthy poem entitled "Freedom's Plow"?

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