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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 6-8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is described in "View of the Capitol from the Library of Congress"?
(a) Architecture.
(b) A view from a rooftop.
(c) The poet's politics.
(d) The essence of Washington, D.C.

2. In "Exchanging Hats," what does one person wear on his head?
(a) A book.
(b) A newspaper hat.
(c) A paper plate.
(d) A lamp shade.

3. Who is traveling on a wagon in "Manners"?
(a) A girl and her father.
(b) A girl and her mother.
(c) A girl and her grandmother.
(d) A girl and her grandfather.

4. What does the viewer see in "View of the Capitol from the Library of Congress?
(a) A brass band playing.
(b) An orchestra playing.
(c) Nothing.
(d) A parade.

5. Why is the auntie surprised by the burglar's actions in "The Burglar of Babylon"?
(a) He lacks the courage to break the law.
(b) She is surprised he is not setting a good example for his children.
(c) He has always had a giving nature.
(d) She raised him to be honest.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the title character in "Manuelzinho" do?

2. In what year does Questions of Travel begin?

3. How long did the poet actually spend in Brazil?

4. In "Letter to N.Y.," whom is the poet addressing?

5. What do the poems in Youth deal with?

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