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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what time of day does "At the Fishhouses" take place?
(a) Morning.
(b) Evening.
(c) Afternoon.
(d) Noon.

2. What do the poems in Four Poems describe?
(a) A marriage proposal.
(b) An argument between lovers.
(c) Passion between lovers.
(d) Agreement between lovers.

3. How is the house in "Jeronimo's House" decorated?
(a) With drab colors and ornate decorations.
(b) With family photos.
(c) With a Native American influence.
(d) With vibrant colors and cheap decorations.

4. Why is Bishop so eager to have Moore visit her?
(a) Moore offered to edit Bishop's poetry.
(b) Moore was a close friend.
(c) Moore had free museum passes.
(d) Moore had important connections.

5. What is described in "View of the Capitol from the Library of Congress"?
(a) The poet's politics.
(b) Architecture.
(c) The essence of Washington, D.C.
(d) A view from a rooftop.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the title of one of the poems in Four Poems?

2. What types of fish does the old man in "At the Fishhouses" catch?

3. In "Letter to N.Y.," whom is the poet addressing?

4. What is involved in the resolution of Four Poems?

5. To what topic do many of Bishop's observations in the poems in North and South pertain?

(see the answer key)

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