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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 libations does the narrator assert angels drink from silver cups?
(a) Shochu.
(b) Rum.
(c) Whiskey.
(d) Tequila.

2. Which of the following describes the suit in “Mercy Songs to Melancholy”?
(a) Navy three-piece.
(b) Navy two-piece.
(c) Charcoal three-piece.
(d) Charcoal two-piece.

3. Which of the following does the narrator refer to as a drummer?
(a) Springfield.
(b) Winchester.
(c) Hotchkiss.
(d) Gatling.

4. Which of the following is the first line of “Mercy Songs to Melancholy”?
(a) “I found your blue suitcases.”
(b) “We smoke more grass than we ever promise to plant.”
(c) “Betsy Ross needled hot stars to Mr. Washington’s bedspread.”
(d) “Who mines her throat?”

5. How many stanzas does “Jimmy Eagle’s Hot Cowboy Boots Blues” have?
(a) 11.
(b) 12.
(c) 10.
(d) 9.

Short Answer Questions

1. From which of the following is the inscription at the beginning of “The Facts of Art” taken?

2. Which of the following does the narrator note is taken in by the rolling ball of masa?

3. Which of the following is the first line of the title poem?

4. Which of the following small mammals does the narrator note signifies death?

5. With which of the following are the burritos Reservation Mary sells stuffed?

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