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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Sea | The Builder | Past.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Ode to the Storm," what are the storm's eyes like?
(a) Empty holes.
(b) Rough waves.
(c) Hot rocks.
(d) Cold fire.

2. After recounting a sexual experience in "Furies and Sufferings," what does the poet do?
(a) Start a new story.
(b) Curse.
(c) Ask questions.
(d) End the poem.

3. In "Rain," what are the Queen's hands compared to?
(a) Ships.
(b) Water.
(c) Roots.
(d) Flowers.

4. What emotion is detailed in the beginning of "Ars Poetica"?
(a) Rage.
(b) Love.
(c) Fear.
(d) Happiness.

5. In "The Marine Night," what does the poet want to burn with?
(a) Pain.
(b) Bonfires.
(c) Ships.
(d) Candles.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the poet ask in the beginning of "Autumn Testament"?

2. At the end of "Barcarole," who does the poet say won't listen to him?

3. In "The Ships," what type of ships are described as being the worst?

4. In "The Builder," what does the poet say he will build his likeness from?

5. In the second half of "Past," what does the poet say about people?

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