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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. According to the "Wilderness" dedication, what is milk compared to?
(a) Oxygen.
(b) Water.
(c) Life.
(d) Wine.

2. What did Morrison say was a child's first moment of freedom?
(a) When their mother quit breast-feeding.
(b) The first time a child crossed the street alone.
(c) A first trip away from home.
(d) When they were able to speak.

3. What did Morrison throw away that he kept through high school and college?
(a) Notebooks.
(b) Diaries.
(c) Song books.
(d) Journals.

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

5. What was the first poem that Morrison wrote?
(a) "The Pony Express".
(b) "The Bear".
(c) "Superman".
(d) "Life in School".

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Morrison claim to be able to do in "What are you doing here?"

2. Why did Morrison say that poetry appealed to him?

3. Who did Morrison state were his heroes?

4. What was Morrison's name?

5. According to Morrison, what can poetry and songs survive that nothing else can?

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