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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To what topic do many of Bishop's observations in the poems in North and South pertain?
(a) Nature.
(b) Geography.
(c) History.
(d) Politics.

2. In what Southern state are some of the poems in North and South set?
(a) Texas.
(b) Florida.
(c) Mississippi.
(d) Louisiana.

3. What could the tone of the Four Poems indicate about the poet?
(a) She prefers concise language.
(b) She prefers to use a lot of detail.
(c) She prefers to include herself in her poems.
(d) She prefers flowery language.

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

5. What is described in "Love Lies Sleeping"?
(a) Riding on a plane.
(b) Riding on a train.
(c) Waking in a house.
(d) Waking in a hotel.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the tone of "Letter to N.Y." reveal about the friendship portrayed?

2. What is described in "View of the Capitol from the Library of Congress"?

3. What happens to the sheep in "Cape Breton"?

4. What are two things Bishop and Moore can do together, as described in "Invitation to Miss Marianne Moore"?

5. What do several of the poems in North and South pay homage?

(see the answer key)

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