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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 does Reservation Mary’s suitor buy for her?
(a) Wild Turkey ‘n’ Coke.
(b) Crown and Coke.
(c) Gin and tonic.
(d) Jack ‘n’ Coke.

2. Which of the following is the surname of the titular “Reservation Mary”?
(a) Edney.
(b) Lambert.
(c) May.
(d) Taylor.

3. Which of the following is the first line of “Cloud Watching”?
(a) “Betsy Ross needled hot stars to Mr. Washington’s bedspread.”
(b) “We smoke more grass than we ever promise to plant.”
(c) “I found your blue suitcases.”
(d) “Pack the suitcases with white cans of corned beef.”

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

5. Which of the following makes of car does the narrator note are between her legs?
(a) Volkswagon.
(b) BMW.
(c) Chrysler.
(d) Fiat.

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

7. Of which of the following fruits does the narrator note her brother’s clothes smell?
(a) Pears.
(b) Plums.
(c) Nectarines.
(d) Peaches.

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

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

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

11. The collection defines “yenni” as which of the following?
(a) Rock and roll.
(b) Drugs.
(c) Sex.
(d) Assault.

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

13. To which of the following precious stones does the narrator compare her front yard?
(a) Sapphire.
(b) Diamond.
(c) Emerald.
(d) Ruby.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. Which of the following instruments does the narrator remark remain in museums?

5. How many stanzas does “Jimmy Eagle’s Hot Cowboy Boots Blues” have?

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