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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Sections 26-36.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old is Whitman at the time of his writing his poems, noting this in his poems and that he is in good health?
(a) 37.
(b) 27.
(c) 18.
(d) 28.

2. Whitman believes there is terrible doubt in _____________, there is uncertainty and the possibility of being deluded.
(a) Nature.
(b) Children.
(c) Government.
(d) Appearances.

3. Whitman was seized by a spirit, held by an _________self out of the pride which causes him to utter poems.
(a) Electric.
(b) Amazing.
(c) Aggressive.
(d) Authentic.

4. What sort of song does Whitman say he will sing in the sixth inscription of the book's opening?
(a) Truth.
(b) Leaves.
(c) Patriotism.
(d) Companionship.

5. Whitman says that he was offering too long to feed his soul with __________, which was clearly not a good idea..
(a) Standards.
(b) Questions.
(c) Truths.
(d) Answers.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the time of freedom, the soul can emerge fully and ponder the _________ one loves best.

2. At what time of the day is the soul allowed to be most free, according to Whitman in his own findings?

3. Whitman is clear that he is giving his spirit to ___________, though he does not mention him by name.

4. For how many years in Manhattan has Whitman watched the parades of soldiers through the city?

5. "And there is ______ to us of all that has ever come of races and days, or ever will come."

(see the answer key)

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