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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part III (Pages 52 - 77).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What form does poetry "coming to claim you" take in "Zombie"?
(a) The wind.
(b) The fire.
(c) The rain in the window.
(d) The hand on your shoulder.

2. What does Cassandra fantasize about possessing in the poem "Cassandra Considers Declining the Gift"?
(a) Many dresses.
(b) A dark blue leather purse.
(c) A sturdy staff.
(d) Diamonds.

3. What format does Atwood use for the poem "The Aliens Arrive"?
(a) Nine late-night movies.
(b) Ten vignettes.
(c) Eight one-line poems.
(d) Four haikus.

4. What two things is "he" afraid of in "Fear of Birds"?
(a) Birds and zombies.
(b) Birds and snow.
(c) Birds and guns.
(d) Birds and trees.

5. Who is the speaker concerned about in the poem "Blizzard"?
(a) Her husband.
(b) Her sister.
(c) Her father.
(d) Her mother.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are Kahlo's colors in the poem "Frida Kahlo, San Miguel, Ash Wednesday"?

2. What happens to Cassandra's hometown in the poem "Cassandra Considers Declining the Gift"?

3. What happens in Part 7 of "The Aliens Arrive"?

4. What is the subject of the poem "Blizzard" curled up like?

5. What season is it in "Walking in the Madman's Wood"?

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