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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Sections 37-40.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whitman says that the expression of __________ is important but there is also great value in silence.
(a) Speech.
(b) Song.
(c) Chant.
(d) Tears.

2. What did Whitman used to pull up from the water when he lived in his hometown during the summer months?
(a) Lobster pots.
(b) Seaweed.
(c) Fish traps.
(d) Netting.

3. Whitman believes that the election process is the most __________ scene in the Western world.
(a) Powerful.
(b) Dramatic.
(c) Effective.
(d) Useful.

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

5. Who does Whitman see eating the bread of his last supper in the midst of youths and old persons?
(a) Mary.
(b) Christ.
(c) A homeless man.
(d) A death row inmate.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what state did Whitman see the live-oak growing, and named a poem after this occurrence?

2. Whitman hears that some people believe that he is trying to destroy ____________, which confuses him.

3. What does Whitman say was the year of struggle, the year when no dainty rhymes or sentimental loves verses were written?

4. When Whitman talks about Christianity, with whom does he commiserate within his poems on the topic?

5. Which sort of bird caused Whitman to stop and open listen to it opening its throat and joyfully singing?

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