The Complete Poems, 1927-1979 Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

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The Complete Poems, 1927-1979 Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are two things Bishop and Moore can do together, as described in "Invitation to Miss Marianne Moore"?

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

3. Where did Marianne Moore work?

4. What makes the singer realize she is not dreaming in "Songs for a Colored Singer"?

5. What does the man in "The Riverman" want to be?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Bishop use the structure of building each line upon the last in "Visits to St. Elizabeth's"?

2. How does the title of "The Man-Moth" alter the feel of the poem?

3. How does Bishop portray the hermit's loneliness in "Chemin de Fer"?

4. In what way does the language contrast with the emotional situation in "Songs for a Colored Singer?"

5. What is the meaning of the lines "I'm afraid if it's wheat it's none of your sowing" in "Letter to N.Y."?

6. What does the final stanza of "Insomnia" depict?

7. What is similar about the poems in North and South devoted to morning?

8. How does Bishop feel about winter in "The Colder the Air"?

9. How does Bishop use humor in "Manners"?

10. How does Bishop liken an iceberg to the soul in "The Imaginary Iceberg"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Much of Bishop's poetry relates to geography. Citing specific poems, including "The Map," "Over 2,000 Illustrations and a Complete Concordance," "Brazil January 1, 1502," and the introduction to Geography III, discuss the importance of geography in Bishop's work. How does she see it? Why is it so important to her? How does it frame who she is, her subject matter, and her approach?

Essay Topic 2

How are the poems composed in Bishop's youth unique in the collection? Do you see a difference in maturity between these and the later poems? Are there any clues in the earlier poems that predict what kind of poet Bishop will become? What differences do you see in terms of subject matter and approach? Do you think it was appropriate that the editors included poetry composed in Bishop's teen years, before she gained recognition? How would the reader's appreciation of Bishop as a writer be different if these poems had been omitted from the book?

Essay Topic 3

Love is a theme that is explored in several of Bishop's poems. Citing specific texts, analyze the place of love in Bishop's writings. What does she say about love? Does her perspective change or remain the same over time? Do you think these poems are more autobiographical or more universal in nature, and why?

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