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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section I, “9. Cloud Watching” to “18. The Clouds Are Buffalo Limping toward Jesus”.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is the first line of “Prayers or Oubliettes”?
(a) “Despair has a loose daughter.”
(b) “We smoke more grass than we ever promise to plant.”
(c) “We are born with spinning coins in place of eyes.”
(d) “The Arizona highway sailed across the desert.”

2. Which of the following candies does the narrator note receiving at Halloween?
(a) Tootsie Rolls.
(b) Reese's Pieces.
(c) Hershey bars.
(d) Snickers.

3. Which of the following instruments does the narrator remark remain in museums?
(a) Guitars.
(b) Flutes.
(c) Drums.
(d) Trumpets.

4. Of which of the following fruits does the narrator note her brother’s clothes smell?
(a) Plums.
(b) Nectarines.
(c) Pears.
(d) Peaches.

5. Which of the following does Reservation Mary’s suitor buy for her?
(a) Crown and Coke.
(b) Wild Turkey ‘n’ Coke.
(c) Jack ‘n’ Coke.
(d) Gin and tonic.

Short Answer Questions

1. Of which of the following birds’ feces is the narrator’s brother reported to smell?

2. With which of the following bluish semiprecious stones does the narrator’s brother reportedly always return?

3. Which of the following types of bread does Reservation Mary sell?

4. Which of the following is the last line of “Prayers or Oubliettes”?

5. Of which of the following does the narrator note her brother’s clothes smell?

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