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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Libretto for the Republic of Liberia.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "When Great Dogs Fight" what does the mongrel steal at the end of the poem?
(a) A slice of bread.
(b) A bone.
(c) A toy.
(d) A steak.

2. What is La Guardia's ethnic background?
(a) French.
(b) Italian.
(c) African.
(d) Spanish.

3. How does the poet describe Michael in "Old Man Michael"?
(a) Frail.
(b) Cry-baby.
(c) Young.
(d) Strong.

4. What does "E.&O.E." stand for?
(a) Edgar and Oliver Ewelle.
(b) Errors and out-takes excellent.
(c) Errors and omissions excepted.
(d) Ears and orthopedics excellence.

5. What happens to men who live bad lives and have bad souls in "A Song for Myself"?
(a) They lose their money.
(b) They are hated.
(c) They are condemned.
(d) The are forgiven.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the historian want to know in "A Primer for Today"?

2. What can bad men not escape according to "A Song for Myself"?

3. What is the weather like in "The Mountain Climber"?

4. What does the poet think of Crispus Attucks?

5. Who meets in the sanctuary in "The Triumph Aster"?

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