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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Sections 5-17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Walt Whitman hears the rhythmic myths of the ____________, the strong legends of the Romans.
(a) Greeks.
(b) Egyptians.
(c) Norse.
(d) Germans.

2. Once a state is fully enslaved, according to Whitman, no nation, state, city, of the Earth can resume its ____________.
(a) Liberty.
(b) Power.
(c) Wealth.
(d) Victory.

3. The ___________ cheerfully braves the winter, says Whitman when he addresses this group, the snow and ice welcoming him.
(a) Delawarean.
(b) Kanadian.
(c) Canadian.
(d) Alaskan.

4. To what does Whitman say he is near at hand with a throat to inflate itself and sing joyfully?
(a) Honor.
(b) Democracy.
(c) Nature.
(d) Ocean.

5. Whitman says that he is not sure, but the high soul of lovers welcomes _______ most.
(a) Lust.
(b) Death.
(c) Desire.
(d) Truth.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Whitman once feel was impassive, ample, and spheric in nature, though he is changing his mind?

2. Underneath all of the mysticism, what does Whitman say that he sees in the man for his comrade?

3. Whitman believes that the words of true ________ do not merely please those who read them.

4. What carry the filaments of the news of wars, deaths, losses, gains, passions, and of race?

5. Whitman raises a _____________ hand to all who he mentions in his poem, making the signal to remain after him.

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