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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. In "The Long Street," the poet writes ""Oaklands of the soul /____ of the Imagination."

2. The benches are filled with what kind of discarded statues in "Junkman's Obbligato"?

3. In "Autobiography," who has the poet heard "strained through a sheet"?

4. In "Junkman's Obbligato," what has not yet toppled from his horse?

5. What does the author consider the poems in Chapter 2 to be?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are the major points of "Autobiography"?

2. What is the underlying meaning of the poem "I Am Waiting"?

3. In "Autobiography," to what animal does the poet compare himself? What has he seen?

4. What does the author say of money in the poem, "Autobiography"?

5. What is admirable to the poet about the dog in "Dog"?

6. What does the poet suggest in "Junkman's Obbligato"?

7. Describe the pop culture and literary references the author makes in "Autobiography."

8. How is the street described in "The Long Street"?

9. What is the poem "Autobiography" about?

10. Who is described in "Meet Miss Subways"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the major themes of Chapter 1. Define the term "theme" and give examples of the symbolism and imagery the author uses to illuminate these themes.

Essay Topic 2

What are the predominant, overriding themes in Chapter Three of the collection. What artistic and literary allusions are used in the poetry of this chapter? How does the artist feel about the references he makes?

Essay Topic 3

In Poem 29 of Chapter One, the author makes extensive use of literary and pop culture allusions. Describe some of these which were researched during the class. What is their significance to the poem?

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