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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Sections 382 - 436.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What poet has helped the narrator perfect his vision of the world?
(a) Verde.
(b) Longfellow.
(c) Pope.
(d) Frost.

2. How many types of artists does the narrator say there are?
(a) 2.
(b) 1.
(c) 3.
(d) 5.

3. What source does the author use frequently for the imagery of his descriptions and definitions?
(a) Nature.
(b) Literary terms.
(c) Religious terminology.
(d) The dictionary.

4. Why does the narrator say poetry should be written by children?
(a) Because they have a natural rhythm.
(b) Because they have an honesty that cannot be duplicated.
(c) Because it is elementary.
(d) Because they understand meter.

5. When does the narrator say life will start working in his favor?
(a) On his birthday.
(b) Never.
(c) On New Year's Day.
(d) Tomorrow.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the narrator's dreaming become painful?

2. Why does the narrator say he believes animals are not happy?

3. According to the narrator, what is developing when a person realizes their greatest area of anxiety is indeed insignificant?

4. What characteristic trait does the narrator believe he likes because he holds this characteristic in his own soul?

5. What, in addition to dreams, does the narrator say can substitute life?

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