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Evening Song by Jean Toomer
Contributed by: Booker
A) A silver, gold, bronze moon
B) A white, dark, red horse
C) A green, yellow, blue bird
D) A black, brown, grey dog
  • 2. The poem uses a contrast of colors. Which color is primarily associated with the evening or night?
A) Dark
B) White
C) Red
D) Yellow
  • 3. What does the "white" in the poem often symbolize?
A) Fear or doubt
B) Purity or innocence
C) Sorrow or sadness
D) Anger or passion
  • 4. The "red" in the poem is often associated with:
A) Peace or calm
B) Passion or desire
C) Sadness or loss
D) Hope or renewal
  • 5. Who is the speaker addressing in "Evening Song"?
A) A stranger
B) Themselves
C) A friend
D) A beloved or a muse
  • 6. The poem evokes a sense of:
A) Everyday routine
B) Political protest
C) Quiet contemplation
D) Intense longing and sensuality
  • 7. What kind of imagery is most prominent in the poem?
A) Visual and color-based
B) Tactile and touch-based
C) Olfactory and scent-based
D) Auditory and sound-based
  • 8. The phrase "white, dark, red horse" can be interpreted as representing:
A) Conflicting desires or emotions
B) A domesticated animal
C) A literal journey
D) A natural phenomenon
  • 9. The speaker's desire is described as being:
A) Mild and fleeting
B) Powerful and consuming
C) Intellectual and abstract
D) Casual and indifferent
  • 10. What time of day does the poem seem to take place?
A) Evening
B) Morning
C) Night
D) Midday
  • 11. The poem's tone can be described as:
A) Calm and serene
B) Passionate and yearning
C) Angry and rebellious
D) Humorous and lighthearted
  • 12. The speaker expresses a wish to:
A) Possess or be united with the beloved
B) Forget the beloved
C) Argue with the beloved
D) Observe the beloved from afar
  • 13. The poem is written in what person?
A) Second person
B) Third person omniscient
C) First person
D) Third person limited
  • 14. Jean Toomer was a prominent figure in which literary movement?
A) The Harlem Renaissance
B) Romanticism
C) Transcendentalism
D) The Beat Generation
  • 15. The imagery of the horse suggests:
A) A symbol of wealth
B) A vehicle for travel
C) A primal force or drive
D) A domesticated companion
  • 16. The "dark" in the poem can represent:
A) Happiness and joy
B) Simplicity and order
C) Mystery or the unknown
D) Clarity and understanding
  • 17. The speaker's internal state is characterized by:
A) Emotional detachment
B) Deep emotional intensity
C) Indifference
D) Rational analysis
  • 18. The poem's brevity contributes to its:
A) Intense emotional impact
B) Detailed narrative
C) Philosophical discourse
D) Humorous observations
  • 19. The colors in the poem are used to create a sense of:
A) Mundane reality
B) Emotional and sensory richness
C) Scientific precision
D) Historical accuracy
  • 20. The "song" in the title suggests:
A) A literal musical piece
B) An expression of deep feeling
C) A lullaby for children
D) A political anthem
  • 21. The poem's focus is primarily on:
A) The external world and its events
B) Historical narrative
C) The speaker's internal experience
D) Social commentary
  • 22. The merging of "white, dark, red" into a single entity suggests:
A) A rejection of emotion
B) The complex and unified nature of desire
C) A simple and straightforward desire
D) A loss of identity
  • 23. The poem is often interpreted as exploring themes of:
A) War, conflict, and suffering
B) Love, desire, and spiritual longing
C) Nature, seasons, and agriculture
D) Technology, progress, and modernity
  • 24. What is the overall effect of the poem's figurative language?
A) To create a vivid and evocative emotional landscape
B) To provide factual information
C) To present a clear and direct message
D) To offer a logical argument
  • 25. The poem's ending leaves the reader with a sense of:
A) Unfulfilled longing and intense emotion
B) Resolution and peace
C) Joy and celebration
D) Confusion and uncertainty
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