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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 4-5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Cape Breton," what types of animals are staring out to sea?
(a) Auks and puffins.
(b) Auks and Seagulls.
(c) Seagulls and puffins.
(d) Penguins and puffins.

2. What types of fish does the old man in "At the Fishhouses" catch?
(a) Salmon and bass.
(b) Codfish and herring.
(c) Salmon and herring.
(d) Codfish and bass.

3. What happens in "A Miracle for Breakfast"?
(a) A man scatters crumbs.
(b) A man does not share his roll.
(c) A man calls room service.
(d) A man has only coffee for breakfast.

4. Who marches the mouse to his execution in "The Hanging of the Mouse"?
(a) Ants.
(b) Beetles.
(c) Raccoons.
(d) Rats.

5. To what does Bishop devote three poems to in North and South?
(a) Evening.
(b) Midnight.
(c) Morning.
(d) Weekends.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Bishop love the sea?

2. What were the poet's initial reactions to Brazil?

3. How long does the poet spend in Brazil?

4. How did the title "The Man-Moth" come to be?

5. What makes the singer realize she is not dreaming in "Songs for a Colored Singer"?

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