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Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the last ten lines of "Death Alone," what object does the poet connect to death?
(a) A sink.
(b) A pot.
(c) A bed.
(d) A broom.

2. In "Waltz," what does the poet say to not expect to find?
(a) War in times of peace.
(b) Love as it is meant to be.
(c) Him as he used to be.
(d) Justice from the government.

3. In "Ode to Cesar Vallejo," what does the poet compare Cesar Vallejo's face to?
(a) A pillow.
(b) A gravestone.
(c) A mountain.
(d) A waterfall.

4. Why does the poet say he wrote "I'm Explaining a Few Things"?
(a) To answer the readers' questions.
(b) To explain his politics.
(c) To restart his writing career.
(d) To avoid being fired.

5. In "Ocean," what does the salt do?
(a) Taint the water.
(b) Get inside of cuts.
(c) Wash itself away.
(d) Build rocks.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In "Rain," what does the poet say the shore loves?

3. Why is the poet angry in the beginning of "Waltz"?

4. In "Tonight I can Write," what does the poet say he could write?

5. In "The Lion," what is wrong with the lion's claws?

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