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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "The Angels," the speaker imagines what between the two angels, as she sleeps?
(a) A meal.
(b) A deck of playing cards.
(c) A candle.
(d) A book.

2. In "The Angels," who does the speaker say spoke to angels as she was dying?
(a) Her grandmother.
(b) Her mother.
(c) Her father.
(d) Her sister.

3. In "Deadly," what two creatures are discussed?
(a) Man and woman.
(b) A tiger and man.
(c) A tiger and a lion.
(d) A vulture and a buzzard.

4. In "Realm of Shades," those described in this poem are focused on what?
(a) Finding a place to hide.
(b) Running away.
(c) A cool, dry home.
(d) Their work.

5. After driving for awhile, the character in "Hill Country" gets out and walks along a limestone bank, noticing what?
(a) There is no one there.
(b) The steepness of its incline.
(c) The nature and wildlife around him.
(d) How the bank is eroding.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Garden of Eden," why does the narrator's arm get sore?

2. In "Garden of Eden," the speaker reflects on the fact that everyone she knew at the time was living a similar life that included hating what two things?

3. The speaker of "Deadly" says that those who are holy imagine a strong beast that attacks and kills what?

4. As the angels speak, the speaker dares to look at them and sees what?

5. What causes the speaker in "Wade in the Water" painful grief?

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