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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What Bible story is alluded to in "Santarem?"
(a) The birth of Jesus.
(b) Abraham and Isaac.
(c) The Garden of Eden.
(d) David and Goliath.

3. When did Bishop meet Moore?
(a) When Bishop was a middle-aged woman.
(b) When Bishop was an older woman.
(c) When Bishop was a teenager.
(d) When Bishop was a young woman.

4. What does the title character in "Manuelzinho" do?
(a) Spends money on his father's funeral.
(b) Steals.
(c) Gets a job.
(d) Feeds his family and pets.

5. What accessory was Marianne Moore's trademark?
(a) Her purse.
(b) Her hat.
(c) Her gloves.
(d) Her shoes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is "The Burglar of Babylon" about?

2. What is the poet surprised to learn?

3. When was the Fannie Farmer Cookbook first published?

4. In "Pink Dog," what does the poet suggest about including the dog at Carnival?

5. In what Southern state are some of the poems in North and South set?

(see the answer key)

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