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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "Island [2]" - "Un-American Investigators".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What types of figures are NOT included as allusions within the poem entitled "Final Call"?
(a) Religious figures.
(b) Literary characters.
(c) Politicians.
(d) Musicians.

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

3. Which of the following voices is NOT represented within the poem entitled "Let America Be America Again"?
(a) The railroad worker.
(b) The Native American.
(c) The poor white person.
(d) The immigrant.

4. 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 oppressed.
(b) No one will be taken for granted.
(c) No one will be cold.
(d) No one will be hungry.

5. About whom is the speaker of the poem "Silent One" speaking?
(a) His daughter.
(b) Her son.
(c) Her daughter.
(d) His son.

Short Answer Questions

1. From what object were the two boys hung to whom the poem "The Bitter River" is dedicated?

2. The speaker of the poem "Merry-Go-Round" asks about the whereabouts of what section on the Merry-Go-Round?

3. What is the final word included in the poem entitled "Un-American Investigators"?

4. In what position is the subject of the poem "Troubled Woman"?

5. The poem entitled "Share-Croppers" contains how many stanzas?

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