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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pact (Sonata) | Waltz | Brussels | Being Born in the Woods.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Nocturnal Collection," what does the poet say he conquered?
(a) Women.
(b) Love.
(c) Fear.
(d) Dreams.

2. In "Oceanic South," what does the poet have left?
(a) His writing.
(b) His friends.
(c) His imagination.
(d) His love.

3. At the end of "Barcarole," who does the poet say won't listen to him?
(a) A snake.
(b) God.
(c) A woman.
(d) A bird.

4. In "Nocturnal Statutes," what does reality differ from?
(a) School.
(b) Death.
(c) Dreams.
(d) Love.

5. At the end of "Tonight I can Write," how does the poet say he feels?
(a) Confused.
(b) Pleased.
(c) Entertained.
(d) Angry.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Death Alone," what does the poet first describe?

2. How is Marisol described in "Every Day you Play"?

3. In "Being Born in the Woods," what is born again?

4. What rules does the poet say exist for human creativity in "Nocturnal Statutes"?

5. What are the "black days" in "Bleak System"?

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