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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Sections 5-17.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. To what does Whitman say he is near at hand with a throat to inflate itself and sing joyfully?
(a) Ocean.
(b) Honor.
(c) Democracy.
(d) Nature.

3. Underneath all of the mysticism, what does Whitman say that he sees in the man for his comrade?
(a) Hope.
(b) Strength.
(c) Love.
(d) Honor.

4. Who does Whitman not want to shut their proud doors to him, as stated in a poem of that same idea?
(a) Churches.
(b) Schools.
(c) Armies.
(d) Libraries.

5. What do the lovers who exit the room after the night leave over baskets, swelling the house with their plenty?
(a) White towels.
(b) Birds.
(c) Words.
(d) Money.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whitman believes that all heroic deeds were conceived in __________, as are all free poems.

2. Whitman believes that in his journey, the _________ is not the only thing that is there.

3. Who does Whitman point out are subordinated at their tasks during "Calamus"?

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

5. With another man, Whitman writes, he dilates and fuses the immortal laws and makes himself by them the _______ unto himself.

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