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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through I will Come Back | The Portrait in the Rock | Fiesta's End.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the poet say he will say nothing in "I will Come Back"?
(a) Because he won't have a mouth.
(b) Because he is misunderstood.
(c) Because he will have nothing to say.
(d) Because no one listens.

2. In "The Way into Wood," what does the poet say about apologies?
(a) That they mean nothing.
(b) That they are always late.
(c) That they hurt more than help.
(d) That they should come only from men.

3. In "The Portrait in the Rock," what do the police do to the poet's friend?
(a) The rescue him.
(b) They hire him.
(c) They beat him.
(d) They arrest him.

4. In "Rain," what does the poet say the shore loves?
(a) The island.
(b) Shells.
(c) People.
(d) The ocean.

5. In "I will come Back," where does the poet say to look for him?
(a) Behind a tree.
(b) Under the grass.
(c) Between the stones.
(d) Within the rivers.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Antarctica called in "Antarctic"?

2. In the beginning of "The Ships," what do the ships carry?

3. What does the poet say he used to be called in "Fiesta's End"?

4. When describing things in "Autumn Returns," what does the poet focus on?

5. In "Rain," what are the Queen's hands compared to?

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