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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Poet's Obligation | The Word | Ocean.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What makes the school of fish unique in "The Fish and the Drowned Man"?
(a) It include men.
(b) It is very small.
(c) It is made up of many types of fish.
(d) It is very large.

2. Where does the mermaid go after leaving the bar in "Fable of the Mermaid and the Drunks"?
(a) To another bar.
(b) To one of the drunk's houses.
(c) Into the ocean.
(d) Into the river.

3. In "Ode with a Lament," when does the poet realize he is too old for the woman?
(a) When he looks in a mirror.
(b) When she tells him.
(c) When he sees her up close.
(d) When he falls asleep early.

4. How are riders described in "Dream Horses"?
(a) As being leaders.
(b) As being women.
(c) As being a burden.
(d) As being in trouble.

5. In "The Ships," what type of ships are described as being the worst?
(a) Whaling ships.
(b) War ships.
(c) Sunken ships.
(d) Empty ships.

Short Answer Questions

1. What color is evoked in the beginning of "Serenade"?

2. At the end of "Fiesta's End," what does the poet declare?

3. In "Nocturnal Collection," what does the poet say he conquered?

4. In "The Word," where does the poet say the word is born?

5. In "Too Many Names," where does the poet say names are from?

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