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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the poem "Nothing to be Said," what does the poet say life is?
(a) Waiting for something good to come.
(b) Watching the days pass.
(c) Beautiful.
(d) Slow dying.

2. Who is the author of this book of poetry?
(a) Phillip Lawson.
(b) Philip Larkin.
(c) Phillip Laykin.
(d) Larking Philips.

3. In the poem "Skin," what does the narrator call his skin?
(a) His window to the world.
(b) His largest organ.
(c) His life story.
(d) His daily dress.

4. How many parts compose "The North Ship"?
(a) Five.
(b) Nine.
(c) Two.
(d) One.

5. In the poem "Ambulances," what phrase is italicized?
(a) Poor puppy.
(b) Poor soul.
(c) Poor lamb.
(d) Poor boy.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the poem "Kick Up the Fire," what causes instantaneous grief?

2. Finish this line from the poem "No Road": "Since we agreed to let the road between us ___________."

3. Finish this line from "Mr. Bleaney": "That how we live measures ________."

4. In the poem "Winter," which of these elements is NOT mentioned?

5. In the poem "Here," where is the narrator swerving in the first stanza?

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