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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section II.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is the first line of “My Brother at 3 A.M.”?
(a) “The phone rings—my brother was arrested again.”
(b) “He sat cross-legged, weeping on the steps.”
(c) “If he’s wearing knives for eyes.”
(d) “—my parents live without light, groping.”

2. To which of the following mythical beasts does the narrator compare her brother?
(a) Centaur.
(b) Harpy.
(c) Chimera.
(d) Minotaur.

3. Which of the following ruminants does the narrator note are between her legs?
(a) Bulls.
(b) Giraffes.
(c) Deer.
(d) Bison.

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

5. In which of the following kinds of trailer do the workers’ wives live in “The Facts of Art”?
(a) Starcraft.
(b) Winnwbago.
(c) Jayco.
(d) Airstream.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following birds does the narrator note signifies death?

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

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

4. Across which of the following rivers does the narrator row?

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

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