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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What animal is mentioned in the poem "Age"?
(a) Cattle.
(b) Horses.
(c) Dogs.
(d) Birds.

3. In the section "80 Degrees North" from "The North Ship," how many claws does the woman has?
(a) Two.
(b) Ten.
(c) Three.
(d) Five.

4. In the poem "Pour Away That Youth," what fear is expressed?
(a) Fear of ghosts.
(b) Fear of life.
(c) Fear of death.
(d) Fear of failure.

5. In the poem "Winter," which of these elements is NOT mentioned?
(a) Swans.
(b) Horses.
(c) Snow.
(d) Thistles.

6. In the poem "So Through That Unripe Day," what do the days lose?
(a) Hope.
(b) Light.
(c) Confidence.
(d) Time.

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

8. What is the subject of the poem "Places, Loved Ones"?
(a) Going back to your family roots.
(b) Fairytale princesses.
(c) Finding and marrying your true love.
(d) Moving away from the grip of your family.

9. Which of these phrases is italicized in the poem "Places, Loved Ones"?
(a) This is my proper ground.
(b) None the less.
(c) Your person, your place.
(d) Who has instant claim.

10. To whom is "All Catches Alight" dedicated?
(a) Bruce Wayne.
(b) Bruce Montgomery.
(c) Warden Montgomery.
(d) Montgomery Ward.

11. In the poem "I Put My Mouth," what does the narrator tell the stream and wind they will not find?
(a) Hate.
(b) Rest.
(c) Jealousy.
(d) Love.

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

13. What season does the poem "Coming" discuss?
(a) Winter.
(b) Spring.
(c) Fall.
(d) Summer.

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

15. Finish the line from "Wants": "Beneath it all, desire of ______ runs."
(a) Affection.
(b) Fame.
(c) Oblivion.
(d) Love.

Short Answer Questions

1. What "irritant" is mentioned in the poem "Dry-Point"?

2. In the poem "Wedding-Wind," what animal is restless?

3. What is the subject of the poem "I Remember, I Remember"?

4. In the poem "This Is the First Thing," what sound does the narrator say time is?

5. In the poem "Is It for Now or For Always," what does the narrator call his lover?

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