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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Underneath all of the mysticism, what does Whitman say that he sees in the man for his comrade?
(a) Hope.
(b) Love.
(c) Strength.
(d) Honor.

2. Who does Whitman not want to shut their proud doors to him, as stated in a poem of that same idea?
(a) Libraries.
(b) Armies.
(c) Schools.
(d) Churches.

3. "You furnish your parts toward eternity, Great or small, you furnish your parts toward the ________."
(a) Answer.
(b) Truth.
(c) End.
(d) Soul.

4. Who is singing the varied carols which Whitman can hear as mentioned in a poem which reveals the answer?
(a) Men.
(b) America.
(c) Canada.
(d) Criminals.

5. What does Whitman say goes to and fro, seeking a livelihood, chattering, and chaffering?
(a) Shadow.
(b) His muse.
(c) Soul.
(d) A worker.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Whitman point out are subordinated at their tasks during "Calamus"?

2. Who does Whitman see eating the bread of his last supper in the midst of youths and old persons?

3. What is described as never tiring, as being rude, silent, and incomprehensible at first?

4. Which sort of bird caused Whitman to stop and open listen to it opening its throat and joyfully singing?

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

(see the answer key)

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