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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 1: "Postcolonial Love Poem" through "From the Desire Field".
Multiple Choice Questions
1. In "From the Desire Field," how does "soy una sonámbula" function as an allusion?
(a) It refers to the poem "Sleep and Poetry."
(b) It refers to the poem "Romance Sonámbulo."
(c) It refers to a character from the movie Sleepwalking.
(d) It refers to a character from the novel Intemperie.
2. In "Catching Copper," what does the acronym "CIB" stand for?
(a) Criminal Investigation Branch.
(b) Combat Infantryman Badge.
(c) Certificate of Indian Blood.
(d) Citizens Information Board.
3. In "These Hands, If Not Gods," the speaker makes a reference to the "hundred-handed ones." Who were these figures?
(a) The giant offspring of Sky and Earth.
(b) The ancient potters who created human beings.
(c) The monsters that guard the gates of the underworld.
(d) The wise women who control fate.
4. What does the opening of "Postcolonial Love Poem" claim that moonstones can do?
(a) Make someone fall in love with you.
(b) Predict the weather.
(c) Stop the bleeding of a snakebite.
(d) Help you find your way home.
5. In "Catching Copper," what technique is used in the strophe about the brothers dancing, on page 10, when the dance "The worm" is mentioned?
(a) Anthropomorphism.
(b) Sarcasm.
(c) Oxymoron.
(d) Double entente.
Short Answer Questions
1. In "Blood-Light," what is the speaker imagining with the words, "Don't you want a little light in your belly?"
2. In "These Hands, If Not Gods," the speaker refers to "ichor." What does this word mean?
3. In "Catching Copper," what kind of "comb" is meant in the page 9 lines, "you should see my brothers' bullet/ make a comb, by chewing holes/ in what is sweet"?
4. In "Postcolonial Love Poem," the speaker mentions a "cabochon." What is a cabochon?
5. In "From the Desire Field," what other poet is alluded to?
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