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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 4-5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the characters in Rainy Season; Sub-Tropics symbolize?
(a) That most people are lost.
(b) Effects of different locales on humans.
(c) Exaggerated human traits.
(d) Different human reactions to rain.

2. What is the subject of "The Gentleman of Shalott"?
(a) A man breaking a mirror.
(b) A man looking into a mirror.
(c) A man traveling on water.
(d) A man looking at his reflection in water.

3. What is described in the poem "Paris, 7 A.M."?
(a) Observing a courtyard from an apartment window.
(b) Riding a train.
(c) Arriving in Paris.
(d) Waking.

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

5. In what time of day does "At the Fishhouses" take place?
(a) Noon.
(b) Afternoon.
(c) Morning.
(d) Evening.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Pink Dog," what does the poet suggest about including the dog at Carnival?

2. What does the title character in "Manuelzinho" wear that is oddly painted?

3. How long does the poet spend in Brazil?

4. What is Bishop's attitude toward the title character and his family in "Manuelzinho"?

5. Where is the poet located as she composes "Night City"?

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