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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1, Introduction, and Chapter 2, The Code and Other Stories.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which poem written by Gibson is quoted in the book?
(a) The Golden Minds.
(b) The Golden Meeting.
(c) The Golden Hour.
(d) The Golden Room.

2. "The Witch of Coos" is written from the perspective of whom?
(a) The hosts.
(b) The victim.
(c) A visitor.
(d) The townspeople.

3. How much money did Frost receive for his first professional poem?
(a) $20.
(b) $25.
(c) $30.
(d) $15.

4. In "Blueberries," what does the Loren family do with the wild blueberries they pick?
(a) Cook them.
(b) Can them.
(c) Sell them.
(d) Eat them.

5. According to "Paul's Wife," what was added to the item found in the log?
(a) Water.
(b) Wine.
(c) Air.
(d) Sand.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The Tuft of Flowers," what animal does the man follow to the flowers?

2. What was one of Frost's occupations?

3. "Paul's Wife" is Frost's addition to what mythical American story?

4. What job did Frost's father hold?

5. Which poetic form describes Frost's "Paul's Wife"?

(see the answer key)

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