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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

What is a synonym for "imperceptible distance," a phrase used in "Numbers, Patterns" in the second section of Part 6? (from Part 6, “borderbus”, Section 2)

Faith.

Physical closeness.

Racism.

Physical violence.

2.

What form of art is considered, and its meanings expanded upon, in several poems in Part 5? (from Part 5, "i do not know what a painting does")

Painting.

Sculpture.

Theatre.

Dance.

3.

In "The Soap Factory," who is Lim? (from Part 6, “borderbus”, Section 1)

A worker who is the kind of submissive employee the Guard thinks Martinez should be.

A worker who has told Martinez to ask Schwartz about plans to escape.

A worker who has told the Guard about Martinez' plans to escape.

A worker who takes the kind of revolutionary action that Schwartz thinks Martinez should take.

4.

Given the collection's overall interest in the need for, and the act of, revolution, what is the likely meaning of the phrase "We Are Remarkably Loud Not Masked"? (from Part 7, “we are remarkably loud not masked” and Epilogue)

That "we" are being inspired by the power of art to become the subjects of self-created art.

That "we" are starting to become accountable for our racist attitudes and actions.

That "we" are trying to cover up fear and anger with loud words, and not any other kind of mask.

That "we" are starting to stand up for freedom and justice without concern for their identities being discovered.

5.

To what city in America is the traveler in "Tomorrow I Leave" headed? (from Part 6, “borderbus”, Section 1)

San Antonio.

Fort Worth.

Dallas.

El Paso.

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