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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Of which of the following does the narrator note her brother’s clothes smell?
(a) Matches.
(b) Wax.
(c) Candles.
(d) Oils.

2. From which of the following is the inscription at the beginning of “The Facts of Art” taken?
(a) Portsmouth, Rhode Island.
(b) Portsmouth, Virginia.
(c) Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
(d) Portsmouth, Ohio.

3. Which of the following canids does the narrator note signifies death?
(a) Chihuahuas.
(b) Coyotes.
(c) Wolves.
(d) Foxes.

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

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

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

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

8. With which of the following bluish semiprecious stones does the narrator’s brother reportedly always return?
(a) Chrysocolla.
(b) Turquoise.
(c) Howlite.
(d) Lapis lazuli.

9. Which of the following does the narrator note her brother feeds “The slave girls” (1)?
(a) Arroz.
(b) Trigo.
(c) Maíz.
(d) Frijoles.

10. Which of the following does the narrator note is a way to close a wound?
(a) A Gatling.
(b) A Howitzer.
(c) A Springfield.
(d) A Hotchkiss.

11. 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.

12. With which of the following does the narrator associate Huitzliopochtli?
(a) Mockingbird.
(b) Hummingbird.
(c) Tanager.
(d) Wren.

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

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

15. Of which of the following birds’ feces is the narrator’s brother reported to smell?
(a) Roadrunner.
(b) Peacock.
(c) Astrapia.
(d) Parrot.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which of the following ruminants does the narrator note are between her legs?

3. Mojave Barbie has a tape of which of the following poets?

4. In posing a hypothetical about God, of which of the following does the narrator suggest God might have wings?

5. Which of the following does the narrator refer to as a drummer?

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