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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 24 - 33 .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What mistake does Noah say depressives make in "Matins" (#1)?
(a) They cannot see the sunlight in the darkness.
(b) They attach themselves to one part of nature, rather than the whole.
(c) They spend too much time in doors.
(d) They dwell on their sadness.

2. How does the speaker in "Retreating Wind" describe human souls?
(a) Immortal.
(b) Small talking things.
(c) Empty.
(d) Vast, passionate things.

3. What does the speaker in "The Garden" find it unbearable to look at?
(a) The light rain.
(b) A young couple.
(c) A row of peas.
(d) The fresh dirt.

4. Where does the speaker of "Retreating Wind" tell his audience they will not find what they are looking for?
(a) In the garden.
(b) In heaven.
(c) In prayer.
(d) In God's love.

5. What does the speaker in "Matins" (#4) say s/he may be better for addressing instead of God?
(a) The birches.
(b) The flowers.
(c) The birds.
(d) The clouds.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the speaker in "Clover"?

2. In "The Red Poppy," what does the red poppy say it does not have despite having feelings?

3. What does God say He let people do because it is what they wanted in "End of Winter"?

4. What time of year is it in "Matins" (#5)?

5. What surprised the snowdrop flower at the end of "Snowdrops"?

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