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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Woodcuts for Americana Poems.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do the black men respond to the farmer in "Old Man Michael"?
(a) They fear him.
(b) They hate him.
(c) They kick him.
(d) They laugh at him.

2. Who is Stokowski?
(a) A lawyer.
(b) A composer.
(c) A doctor.
(d) A painter.

3. Who does the skull the mountain climber finds belong to?
(a) A sheep.
(b) A cow.
(c) A bear.
(d) A previous climber.

4. Who is Lin Yutang?
(a) A painter.
(b) A writer.
(c) A scientist.
(d) A boxer.

5. Who does the man fight for in "The Furlough"?
(a) His lover.
(b) Hi family.
(c) His friend.
(d) His fellow soldiers.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the poem "Old House," whose ghost is not welcome?

2. What is the town logo in "The Town of Fathers"?

3. What is La Guardia's ethnic background?

4. How does the poet describe Michael in "Old Man Michael"?

5. How does the poet describe the people that flock to America in "Rendezvous With America"?

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