G8 - Long Quiz 2

Telephone Conversation:

What was the topic of the conversation between the madam and the African?

• an African applying for a job

• an African asking for directions

• an African arguing with a woman

• an African looking for an apartment to rent

Telephone Conversation:

Which was not mentioned in the poem?

• The caller was African.

• The landlady promised that she lived in the building.

• The place seemed like a good price and the location was fine.

• The landlady demanded to know how "light" or "dark" the speaker's skin was.

Telephone Conversation:

But self-confession. "Madam," I warned

"I hate a wasted journey--I am African."

What do the lines suggest?

• That the man does not want to travel.

• That the man does not want to waste his time.

• That the man was proud of being an African.

• That the man has been discriminated for being an African.

Telephone Conversation:

"Foolishly madam, by sitting down, has turned

My bottom raven black---One moment madam!"----sensing

Her receiver rearing on the thunderclap

About my ears--- "Madam," I pleaded, "wouldn't you rather

See for yourself?"

Which is not suggested by the lines?

• The landlady was considerate to consider the man's pleas.

• On confirming the man's blackness, the lady hangs the telephone.

• He asks the landlady to meet him in person before coming to a decision.

• The black man confesses that he is an African but he tells that he is not completely black.

Telephone Conversation:

What is the central theme of the poem?

• the gap between the rich and the poor

• proper manners in telephone conversation

• the prevalence of racial discrimination in society

• all of the above

Idiomatic Expressions:

I am doing my best. Would you cut me some slack?

• Do me a favor.

• Give me some snacks

• Would you be easy on me?

Idiomatic Expressions:

Don't get nervous. Pull yourself together, man!

• Get ready.

• Calm down.

• Come forward.

Idiomatic Expressions:

Did anyone do you wrong? Why are you so bent out of shape?

• Why are you so upset?

• Why do you look so tired?

• Why do you look so sick?

Idiomatic Expressions:

Let us not stress out ourselves. We'll cross that bridge when we get there.

• We'll discuss the matter in a proper forum.

• We'll solve that problem when the time comes.

• We'll visit the place when our schedule permits.

Idiomatic Expressions:

I am just so excited to sink my teeth into my new book.

• I am excited to bite my book.

• I am eager to read my book.

• I am interested to buy a book.