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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the poem "Climbing the Hill," what does the narrator find falling?
(a) Snow.
(b) Swans.
(c) Ancient sadness.
(d) Raindrop tears.

2. In the poem "Waiting for Breakfast," what is the female character doing?
(a) Making toast.
(b) Brushing her hair.
(c) Reading the newspaper.
(d) Turning on the stove.

3. In the poem "Take One Home for the Kiddies," what happens to the animal that is brought home?
(a) It runs away.
(b) The children love it.
(c) It dies.
(d) The children fight over it.

4. In "Aubade," what does the narrator do at night?
(a) Get drunk.
(b) Sleep.
(c) Dream.
(d) Make love to his wife.

5. What animal is mentioned in the poem "At Grass"?
(a) A swan.
(b) Birds.
(c) Cattle.
(d) A horse.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the poem "If Grief Could Burn Out," to what does the narrator compare grief?

2. In "Within a Dream," what does the poet say is cold?

3. In the poem "Reference Back," what is the narrator doing?

4. In "Sad Steps," what is the narrator reminded of while watching the sunrise?

5. In "Modesties," what is not supposed to grow?

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