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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

For the speaker, what is the difference between clarity and truth? (from Propositions 99 - 133)

Clarity is achievable, but truth never is.

Clarity can be an aspect of truth, but truth goes deeper into meaningfulness.

Clarity requires no change, but truth demands change.

Clarity can be false, while truth cannot.

2.

When Nelson chooses the word “propositions,” she draws on the traditions of philosophy and logic. In regular poetic usage, what would the propositions be called? (from Propositions 63 - 98)

Stanzas.

Paragraphs.

Poems.

Verses.

3.

What does the iron pyrite in lapis lazuli symbolize to the speaker? (from Propositions 148 - 180)

The false promise of blue.

The meaninglessness of value judgments.

The impurity of human perception.

The deceptiveness of religion.

4.

Proposition 87 ends with the following: “What women, one would like to ask, did he know? At any rate, would that it were so.” What element of verse poetry does this mimic? (from Propositions 63 - 98)

Internal rhyme.

Rhyming couplet.

Enjambment.

Iambic pentameter.

5.

How do the names of the Tuareg tribe contribute to the theme of meaning? (from Propositions 148 - 180)

The Tuareg name imposed by others means the opposite of the name the Imohag give themselves.

Outside observation cannot provide accurate answers.

Naming is an important step in creating meaning.

The names Tuareg and Imohag question the importance of religion in daily life.

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