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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Sections 18-25.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whitman wonders how the real _______ can ever die and be buried in the end?
(a) Book.
(b) Person.
(c) Body.
(d) Word.

2. In what state did Whitman see the live-oak growing, and named a poem after this occurrence?
(a) Louisiana.
(b) Maryland.
(c) Maine.
(d) Delaware.

3. Whitman says that he is not sure, but the high soul of lovers welcomes _______ most.
(a) Desire.
(b) Lust.
(c) Truth.
(d) Death.

4. Whitman says that he sings the songs of the glory of ___________, not God.
(a) Earth.
(b) Nature.
(c) Words.
(d) None.

5. From Whitman's breast, he says that he has concealed confession drops. What color are these drops?
(a) Red.
(b) Green.
(c) Clear.
(d) Blue.

Short Answer Questions

1. The ___________ cheerfully braves the winter, says Whitman when he addresses this group, the snow and ice welcoming him.

2. Whitman is not only considering the idea of death, but also of chanting the chant of ___________.

3. Whitman says he will make a true ________ which will earn for the body and mind whatever sticks and does not droop in death.

4. "Carry me when you go forth over land or sea; For thus merely ______________ you is enough, is best."

5. Whitman says that years of ____________ are transient and strange, though he says he too is one.

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