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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Image of the Buddha Preaching, Song, The Day Lady Died, Poem (3), Poem (4), Naphtha.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Naphtha," whom does O'Hara thank for his vibrant imagery?
(a) Rembrant.
(b) Basquiat.
(c) Annie Lebowitz.
(d) Jean Dubuffet.

2. Describe the condition of O'Hara's location in "On Rachmaninoff's Birthday"?
(a) Sparse.
(b) Sterile.
(c) Messy.
(d) Upscale.

3. What do people not believe at the end of "Alma"?
(a) The winter didn't result in frost.
(b) The war is over.
(c) Alma is dead.
(d) Alma isn't married.

4. Who visits O'Hara in New York in "Poem (4)"?
(a) Kruschev.
(b) Lennin.
(c) Angel.
(d) Warhol.

5. Where does "On Rachmaninoff's Birthday" take place?
(a) A bar.
(b) O'Hara's apartment.
(c) Central Park.
(d) Central Perk.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the lady in "The Day Lady Died"?

2. What do people believe about the city in "Song"?

3. How many parts are in the poem "Three airs"?

4. What kind of sandwich does O'Hara eat in "Music"?

5. Whom is O'Hara supposed to have dinner with in "The Day Lady Died"?

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