Question

In the poem "A Telephone Conversation," who does the speaker engage in a conversation with?

• A. A black man
• B. A white woman
• C. A customer service representative
• D. A young child

Answer 1

Answer:

B. A white woman

• She is a prospective landlady.

• The conversation centers around her questions regarding his race when he inquires about renting an apartment, highlighting the theme of racial discrimination.