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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. To which of the following semi-precious stones does the narrator compare her front yard?
(a) Topaz.
(b) Garnet.
(c) Turquoise.
(d) Amethyst.

5. Across which of the following rivers does the narrator row?
(a) Styx.
(b) Acheron.
(c) Lethe.
(d) Cocytus.

6. Which of the following do the Hopi elders claim is angry in “The Facts of Art”?
(a) Taiowa.
(b) Sotuknang.
(c) Ma'saw..
(d) Koshari.

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

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

9. Which of the following is the *last* to be marked for “immeasurable gratitude” in the dedication of the book?
(a) Diane.
(b) Cecilia.
(c) Janet.
(d) Ted.

10. Which of the following items of jewelry is noted to accompany Mojave Barbie?
(a) Earrings.
(b) Bracelets.
(c) Finger rings.
(d) Necklaces.

11. With which of the following greenish semiprecious stones does the narrator’s brother reportedly always return?
(a) Aventurine.
(b) Serpentine.
(c) Jade.
(d) Chacedony.

12. Which of the following is the last line of “Prayers or Oubliettes”?
(a) “The mottled wings are the words to pain.”
(b) “Oh, and those beautiful, beautiful baskets.”
(c) “To eat from your dark pie.”
(d) “With empty wine jugs at our heels.”

13. Which of the following does the narrator note is between her legs?
(a) San Diego.
(b) San José.
(c) San Sebastián.
(d) San Antonio.

14. Onto which of the following properties does the narrator report the FBI pursued Jimmy Eagle?
(a) Jumping Bull.
(b) Jumping Spider.
(c) Sitting Bull.
(d) Running Elk.

15. Which of the following publications is noted to accompany Mojave Barbie?
(a) Los Angeles Times.
(b) Ojai News.
(c) Texas Country Reporter.
(d) Indian Country Today.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which of the following items of clothing is noted to accompany Mojave Barbie?

3. Which of the following avians is on the costume with which the narrator is provided for Halloween?

4. Which of the following do Guy No-Horse’s observers yell?

5. Which of the following does the narrator associate with her menstruation?

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