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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 seeds accompany the addressee of “Mercy Songs to Melancholy”?
(a) Black poplar.
(b) Sunflower.
(c) White poplar.
(d) Black poppy.

2. To which of the following does the narrator compare her parents?
(a) Effigies.
(b) Eulogies.
(c) Effervescence.
(d) Energies.

3. Which of the following does Guy No-Horse himself yell?
(a) Listen!
(b) Yo-hoy!
(c) Ya-ha!
(d) Hey!

4. Which of the following is the first line of “Reservation Grass”?
(a) “Betsy Ross needled hot stars to Mr. Washington’s bedspread.”
(b) “Corned beef comes on the first of every month.”
(c) “I found your blue suitcases.”
(d) “We smoke more grass than we ever promise to plant.”

5. Which of the following avians is on the costume with which the narrator is provided for Halloween?
(a) Roc.
(b) Mayura.
(c) Thunderbird.
(d) Phoenix.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is the *first* to be marked for “immeasurable gratitude” in the dedication of the book?

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

3. The collection defines “yenni” as which of the following?

4. In which of the following do Mojave Barbie and Ken conduct their assignations?

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

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