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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Sections 37-40.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whitman says he will make a true ________ which will earn for the body and mind whatever sticks and does not droop in death.
(a) Song.
(b) Poem.
(c) Book.
(d) Belief.

2. Where is the good place in Boston where Whitman wants to see the show from in the morning?
(a) At the corner.
(b) At the church.
(c) At the diner.
(d) At the docks.

3. ___________ are able to convey nature, enjoy materialism, become orators, and create from their own experiences.
(a) Mediums.
(b) Women.
(c) Teachers.
(d) Politicians.

4. What will return as the ocean of life begins to ebb away from the shore, according to Whitman?
(a) Green.
(b) Sand.
(c) Flow.
(d) Light

5. Whose self does Whitman sing when he begins his collection of poems in this particular book?
(a) Those.
(b) One's.
(c) Him.
(d) Her.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Whitman decide to merge with the crowd when they descend to the pavements?

2. From the sea of ________, Whitman says that he will collect and bring a windrow drift of weeds and shells.

3. Whitman says that he is not sure, but the high soul of lovers welcomes _______ most.

4. Whitman says that he is the sworn _______ of every dauntless rebel the world over, with songs of insurrection.

5. Whitman laments a ___________ which has gone on many voyages, but is now rusting away all alone.

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