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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Posthumously Published Work.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. "Rats Live On No Evil Star" is a revision of what Biblical story?
(a) Joseph and his coat of colors.
(b) Daniel in the lions' den.
(c) The story of Job.
(d) Adam and Eve.

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

3. What myth is retold in "The Fire Thief"?
(a) Icarus.
(b) Persephone.
(c) Prometheus.
(d) Odysseus.

4. What must be found in "Kind Sir: These Woods"?
(a) Oneself.
(b) Childlike innocence.
(c) Nature.
(d) Maturity.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the theme of "Snow"?

2. "______ U.S.A" uses a specific conceit of animals.

3. How many poems are in the collection "O Ye Tongues"?

4. Who releases Iron Hans from his cage in "Iron Hans"?

5. Where is the blame assigned in "The Earth Falls Down"?

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