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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 34 - 46 .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the hawthorn tree in "The Hawthorn Tree" believe to be the reason for what the couple left behind?
(a) Human folly.
(b) Human joy.
(c) Human devotion to God.
(d) Human passion or rage.

2. What does the speaker in "Midsummer" remind humanity they were not intended to be?
(a) Unique.
(b) Blessed.
(c) Holy.
(d) Immortal.

3. Where does the speaker of "Vespers" (#4) say she knows God is at the start of the poem?
(a) In the cool summer breeze.
(b) In the garden with John.
(c) In the garden with Noah.
(d) In the garden at sunset.

4. What does the speaker in "Matins" (#7) call God?
(a) Deceitful creator.
(b) Master of all.
(c) Delightful man.
(d) Dear friend.

5. What does the woman in "The Garden" do as a sign of truce when the couple disagree about whether to stop or continue?
(a) She shakes the man's hand.
(b) She nods her head.
(c) She touches the man's cheek.
(d) She quietly continues.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do humans view most of the clovers in the garden as in "Clover"?

2. Why does the red poppy say it is speaking at the end of "The Red Poppy"?

3. Who is the speaker in "End of Summer"?

4. The poet in "Matins" (#3) ask God if what may be his goal?

5. In what way does the speaker in "Matins" (#6) feel her affliction is different than the sick rose?

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