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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 titular character in the poem entitled "Ruby Brown" leaves her job as a maid to take what other position?
(a) An actress.
(b) A prostitute.
(c) A laundress.
(d) A waitress.

2. Who is the speaker of the poem entitled "Madam and the Rent Man"?
(a) The landlord.
(b) The tenant's son.
(c) The landlord's mother.
(d) The tenant.

3. When the speaker of the poem "Sylvester's Dying Bed" wakes up, by whom is he surrounded?
(a) Lovers.
(b) Doctors.
(c) Women from the town.
(d) Family members.

4. What phrase is repeated three times in the poem entitled "In Time of Silver Rain"?
(a) With me.
(b) Of life.
(c) For you.
(d) My love.

5. What type of literary device is used throughout the poem entitled "Joy"?
(a) Onomatopeia.
(b) Personification.
(c) Allusion.
(d) Metaphor.

Short Answer Questions

1. The poem entitled "Good Morning Revolution" relies upon which literary device throughout the entirety of the poem?

2. What instrument does the subject of the poem "The Weary Blues" play?

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

4. What literary technique is used throughout the poem "Ballad of the Fortune Teller"?

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

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