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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the author of this book of poetry?
(a) Phillip Laykin.
(b) Phillip Lawson.
(c) Larking Philips.
(d) Philip Larkin.

2. In the poem "I Dreamed of an Out-thrust Arm," what is the narrator empty of?
(a) Hope.
(b) Tears.
(c) Love.
(d) Happiness.

3. In the poem "If Grief Could Burn Out," to what does the narrator compare grief?
(a) Roses.
(b) Fire.
(c) Passion.
(d) Rain.

4. Finish this line from "Homage to a Government": "All we can hope to leave them is ________."
(a) Money.
(b) Hope.
(c) Memories.
(d) Love.

5. What object is the subject of the poem "Whatever Happened"?
(a) An old coat.
(b) A compass.
(c) A photograph.
(d) A theater ticket.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the poem "Myxomatosis," what object causes the subject pain?

2. In the poem "Annus Mirabilis," when did sexual intercourse begin?

3. In the poem "Waiting for Breakfast," what is the female character doing?

4. In "How Distant," what departure does the poem mention?

5. In the poem "The Large Cool Store," what does the store sell?

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