What was the main theme of James Patrick Kinney's poem 'The Cold Within'?

The destructive nature of human prejudices and selfishness.

Fill in the blank: The first man refused to contribute his log because he noticed one was ______.

Black

True or False: 'The Cold Within' was published during Kinney's lifetime.

False. It was published posthumously in January 2000.

Which character in the poem represents religious intolerance?

The second man who sees someone not of his church.

True or False: Kinney served as a soldier in World War II.

False. He served in the U.S. Army as a radio operator during the Philippine campaign.

What did the third man believe about contributing his log to the fire?

He thought it would only benefit the 'idle rich.'

Fill in the blank: The last man of the group only gave when he could gain something in ______.

Return

True or False: The poem was rejected by publishers for being too bland.

False. It was rejected for being 'too controversial.'

What did Kinney's experiences during his childhood contribute to?

His passion for poetry and becoming largely self-educated.

Fill in the blank: Kinney's poem 'The Cold Within' was written during the ______.

African-American Civil Rights Movement