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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Realm of Shades," what does the speaker wonder when she thinks about our shadows on the ground?
(a) What hides in the shadows?
(b) How much more will we bury in the earth?
(c) How many shadows have passed this way?
(d) Where do shadows come from?

2. How are the angels described in "The Angels"?
(a) Poor and in rags.
(b) White and glittering.
(c) Much like most of humanity.
(d) Grizzled and in leather bike gear.

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

4. The character in "Hill Country" leaves the stack of worn planks outside where?
(a) A barn.
(b) Ancient ruins.
(c) A cabin.
(d) A castle.

5. Of what do the memories of this "Garden of Eden" remind the speaker?
(a) Her family.
(b) Her childhood.
(c) College life.
(d) Brooklyn and being in her thirties.

Short Answer Questions

1. The character in "Hill Country" climbs back into the jeep and drives off back to where?

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

3. What does the character in "Hill Country" stave off in regard to the injured animal?

4. Has the narrator of "The Angels" had other angel encounters?

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

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