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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Sections 18-25.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The child and her father are looking in the _____ at the autumn skin in "On the Beach at Night."
(a) South.
(b) East.
(c) West.
(d) North.

2. Whitman says that he often looks up at the perfect __________ of the stars during walks in the night.
(a) Glow.
(b) Truth.
(c) Honor.
(d) Silence.

3. When Whitman sits and looks out into the world, he sees all the __________ and the agony without end.
(a) Justice.
(b) Peace.
(c) Anger.
(d) Meanness.

4. What causes the soldiers to fall into step and to arm themselves?
(a) Drill sergeants.
(b) Guns.
(c) Enemies.
(d) Drum taps.

5. Who does Whitman want to kiss him, to touch him on the lips as he touches those he loves?
(a) Paumanok.
(b) His mother.
(c) His lover.
(d) A wave.

Short Answer Questions

1. It is the engineer's joy to go with the _____________ in his days.

2. Whitman realizes he was still not happen when he heard _________ and was received well at the capitol.

3. Whitman says it is a painful thing to ___________ someone to excess, yet the rewards are great.

4. Where does Whitman say there are beautiful hills which should be recognized as such?

5. What sort of song does Whitman say he will sing in the sixth inscription of the book's opening?

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