The Complete Poems, 1927-1979 Quiz | Eight Week Quiz A

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The Complete Poems, 1927-1979 Quiz | Eight Week Quiz A

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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Large Bad Picture," how does Bishop portray the flying birds?
(a) As hanging in m's.
(b) As hanging in z's.
(c) As hanging in s's.
(d) As hanging in n's.

2. What makes the singer realize she is not dreaming in "Songs for a Colored Singer"?
(a) The dreams are too happy.
(b) The dreams are too terrible.
(c) The dreams are too fuzzy.
(d) The dreams are too clear.

3. How did the title "The Man-Moth" come to be?
(a) A child's mispronunciation.
(b) Kafka's influence.
(c) Bishop's troubled relationships.
(d) A newspaper misprint.

4. What does "Jeronimo's House" reflect about the poet?
(a) Her love for small houses.
(b) Her love for Spanish things.
(c) Her love for her dog.
(d) Her love for spacious houses.

5. What does Bishop's uncommon vocabulary reflect about her settings?
(a) The way the people speak.
(b) The customs and mannerisms of the people.
(c) The foods consumed in these places.
(d) The culture and the feel of the people.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what city are many of the poems in North and South set?

2. What is described in "Love Lies Sleeping"?

3. What does the singer do in "Songs for a Colored Singer?"

4. What does "Jeronimo's House" describe?

5. What does the man in "The Gentleman of Shalott" believe about being only part of a man?

(see the answer key)

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