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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 happy.
(c) The dreams are too clear.
(d) The dreams are too terrible.

2. Why does Bishop love the sea?
(a) It is unchanging.
(b) It is both ever-changing and unchanging.
(c) It is ever-changing.
(d) She loves to swim.

3. What is Bishop's attitude toward the title character and his family in "Manuelzinho"?
(a) Caring.
(b) Pitying.
(c) Cautious.
(d) Distasteful.

4. What does Bishop's uncommon vocabulary reflect about her settings?
(a) The way the people speak.
(b) The customs and mannerisms of the people.
(c) The culture and the feel of the people.
(d) The foods consumed in these places.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In what city are many of the poems in North and South set?

3. What geographical locations do the poems in North and South portray?

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

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

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