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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What line is repeated in "All Catches Alight"?
(a) Drum on, patriot.
(b) Beat, beat, cried the drum.
(c) A drum taps; a wintry drum.
(d) Drum to the beat of your soul.

2. In the poem "To Write One Song," where does the narrator go so that he can write a sad song?
(a) The cemetery.
(b) The train station.
(c) The forest.
(d) His house.

3. In the poem "This Is the First Thing," what sound does the narrator say time is?
(a) A shout.
(b) An echo.
(c) A smack.
(d) A ping.

4. In the poem "Kick Up the Fire," what causes instantaneous grief?
(a) Silence.
(b) Death.
(c) Hate.
(d) Being alone.

5. In the poem "Is It for Now or For Always," what does the narrator call his lover?
(a) Beautiful.
(b) Darling.
(c) Angel.
(d) Beloved.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the author of this book of poetry?

2. Finish this line from the poem "One Man Walking": "One man restlessly waiting ______."

3. What does the narrator address in the poem "If I Could Free You"?

4. In the poem "The Dancer," what elements does the dancer contemplate imitating?

5. In the poem "Night-Music," what kind of trees are mentioned?

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