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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the speaker with in "The Fortress"?
(a) Her daughter.
(b) Her husband.
(c) Her son.
(d) She is alone.

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

3. What is the subject of "The Operation"?
(a) Biopsy.
(b) Lobotomy.
(c) Abortion.
(d) Amputation.

4. What does the speaker pledge in "The Fortress"?
(a) Eternal friendship.
(b) Lifelong creativity.
(c) Unwavering loyalty.
(d) Unconditional love.

5. What is the title of the author's first book of poetry?
(a) The Moss of His Skin.
(b) To Bedlam and Part Way Back.
(c) Elizabeth Gone.
(d) Kind Sir: These Woods.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is "The Double Image" set?

2. What does the speaker cast off in the poem "Self in 1958"?

3. Who is the subject of "Somewhere in Africa"?

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

5. "For John, Who Begs Me Not To Enquire Further" is a defense against whom?

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