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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 6-8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the poet explore in "For C.W.B."?
(a) Activities they could do together.
(b) Marriage.
(c) Places they could live.
(d) An impending visit.

2. What makes the singer realize she is not dreaming in "Songs for a Colored Singer"?
(a) The dreams are too fuzzy.
(b) The dreams are too clear.
(c) The dreams are too happy.
(d) The dreams are too terrible.

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

4. How does Bishop compare an iceberg to a ship in North and South?
(a) The iceberg is more dangerous.
(b) The ship is of more benefit to the soul.
(c) The iceberg is more interesting.
(d) The ship is more regal.

5. Who are the Biblical personages referenced in "The Wit"?
(a) Eve and Abraham.
(b) Adam and Moses.
(c) Eve and Moses.
(d) Adam and Eve.

Short Answer Questions

1. To what does the poet liken the ocean in "Pleasure Seas"?

2. How does Bishop begin the section Geography III?

3. What does "Jeronimo's House" reflect about the poet?

4. In "The Moose," why are the people's reactions to the moose surprising?

5. To what does the poet compare the long, relentless rain in "Questions of Travel"?

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