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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens in "A Miracle for Breakfast"?
(a) A man scatters crumbs.
(b) A man has only coffee for breakfast.
(c) A man calls room service.
(d) A man does not share his roll.

2. Who is depicted in "Visits to St. Elizabeth's"?
(a) A Catholic in a newspaper hat.
(b) A Jew in a fur hat.
(c) A Catholic in a fur hat.
(d) A Jew in a newspaper hat.

3. What does the man in "Songs for a Colored Singer do?
(a) Drinks too much.
(b) Cheats on her.
(c) Gambles too much.
(d) Fights too much.

4. In what year does Questions of Travel begin?
(a) 1953.
(b) 1952.
(c) 1942.
(d) 1962.

5. In "Brazil January 1, 1502," how does the poet attempt to view the scenery?
(a) From an explorer's perspective.
(b) From an artist's perspective.
(c) From a tourist's perspective.
(d) From an archaeological perspective.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who do the characters pick up in "Manners"?

2. How does Bishop compare an iceberg to a ship in North and South?

3. What makes the singer realize she is not dreaming in "Songs for a Colored Singer"?

4. What does Bishop display towards Moore in "Invitation to Miss Marianne Moore"?

5. "Questions of Travel" is in what format?

(see the answer key)

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