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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

What was Kenji Goto's profession? (from Part 6, “borderbus”, Section 2)

Soldier.

Journalist.

Spy.

Painter.

2.

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)

Physical closeness.

Faith.

Physical violence.

Racism.

3.

What do you think is the metaphoric meaning of the marching soldiers that surround the soldier? (from Part 4, "lucid and undecipherable tasks")

They are his comrades, and are preparing to defend him from the nymph.

They are the dead, and coming for him.

They are his comrades, and they have come to collect their guns from him.

They are the dead, and preparing to defend him from the nymph.

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

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 starting to stand up for freedom and justice without concern for their identities being discovered.

5.

If the dove in "White Dove" is seen as a metaphor for a kind of cherished peace, what might "Jack Hawk" be seen as a metaphor for? (from Part 2, “the view with no one”)

Ego and self-centeredness.

Ambition and truth.

Power and courage.

Violence and destruction.

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