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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Live or Die.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the last poem in Live or Die?
(a) "The Addict."
(b) "Self in 1958."
(c) "Die."
(d) "Live."

2. Who does the speaker's daughter cry out for when she is in an accident in "Pain for a Daughter"?
(a) God.
(b) She does not cry out.
(c) Her father.
(d) Her mother (the speaker).

3. Who is Doctor Martin?
(a) An oncologist.
(b) A hospice doctor.
(c) A psychotherapist.
(d) A friend of the author's.

4. What aspect of childhood does "The Bells" reflect on?
(a) The relationship with grandparents.
(b) Friendships.
(c) Innocence.
(d) School.

5. Who does "The Starry Night" borrow a quote from?
(a) Monet.
(b) Degas.
(c) Picasso.
(d) Van Gogh.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is "For the Year of the Insane" directed to?

2. Who is the subject of "Your Face on the Dog's Neck"?

3. In what year did the author receive an award for Live or Die?

4. "Torn Down From Glory Daily" draws a parallel between animal hunger and ______.

5. What kind of accident is the subject of "Pain for a Daughter"?

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