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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Book of Folly.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What family relationship is explored in Part 2 of the author's first book of poetry?
(a) Father-daughter.
(b) Mother-son.
(c) Husband-wife.
(d) Mother-daughter.

2. Who is pursuing the speaker in "Oh"?
(a) Doubt.
(b) A shadow.
(c) Death.
(d) Mental illness.

3. What point of view is "The House" written in?
(a) Second-person.
(b) Third-person.
(c) It is unclear.
(d) First-person.

4. What part of the speaker's body is personified in "The Touch"?
(a) Her hand.
(b) Her back.
(c) Her foot.
(d) Her neck.

5. How many parts is The Book of Folly divided into?
(a) Three.
(b) Four.
(c) Two.
(d) Five.

Short Answer Questions

1. "With Mercy For the Greedy" is a rebuttal to a friend's suggestion that the speaker should seek what?

2. "Torn Down From Glory Daily" describes an encounter with a group of what?

3. Who visits the speaker in "Sweeney"?

4. Who is "Mother and Daughter" addressed to?

5. "In Celebration of My Uterus" celebrates what?

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