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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Prologue and Poems 1966-1971.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is "Wilderness" dedicated to?
(a) Barbara Morrison.
(b) Teddy Monroe.
(c) Pamela Susan.
(d) Victoria Smithe.

2. According to the Prologue, what was the purpose of real poetry?
(a) "It shows reality in a colored light."
(b) "It shows the darkness inside."
(c) "It just ticks off the possibilities."
(d) "It reveals a silver lining for the burned."

3. Who did Morrison state were his heroes?
(a) Singers and songwriters.
(b) Teachers.
(c) Publishers.
(d) Artists and writers.

4. Where did Morrison think some learned about Satan from?
(a) From a box.
(b) From the first time they had sex.
(c) From their priest.
(d) From their father.

5. What did Morrison compare opening a mind to (in regard to a "moment of inner freedom")?
(a) The sky opening.
(b) A gift box.
(c) A trunk.
(d) A door.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the person being questioned in "What are you doing here?" want from Morison?

2. What did Morrison throw away that he kept through high school and college?

3. What did Morrison say an interview was similar to?

4. In the first poem of the book, what is left to wander?

5. What did Morrison believe the self-interview was?

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