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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Ode to LA While Thinking of Brian Jones, Deceased.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What, according to Morrison, would it take for songs and poetry to survive?
(a) Sound.
(b) Love.
(c) Human beings.
(d) Memories.

2. What did Morrison say an interview was similar to?
(a) Being questioned by the principal in school.
(b) Answering questions posed by a mother.
(c) Answering questions on a witness stand.
(d) Being a monkey caged at the zoo.

3. Who did Morrison call back in "Ode to LA"?
(a) Static savior.
(b) Brave warrior.
(c) Crying child.
(d) Missing son.

4. According to "Ode to LA" , who claimed "this benevolent soul"?
(a) The angel man.
(b) The Demon of Hate.
(c) The oppressed.
(d) The smiling God.

5. Who did Morrison call "poor"? ("Ode to LA")
(a) Beatrice.
(b) Cleopatra.
(c) Ophelia.
(d) Desdemona.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Morrison compare opening a mind to (in regard to a "moment of inner freedom")?

2. How did Morrison say that he hoped his friend, who died in the pool, "went out"?

3. What was the first poem that Morrison wrote?

4. What did Morrison question about the body in the pool?

5. What did Morrison say the "bleached sun" was needed for?

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