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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens to the man in "Brazilian Tragedy"?
(a) He gets married.
(b) He has a breakdown.
(c) He gets a divorce.
(d) He leaves the woman.

2. What type of language does Bishop employ in "Songs for a Colored Singer"?
(a) Haughty.
(b) Slang.
(c) Refined.
(d) Uncultured.

3. What does "A Word With You" describe?
(a) A trip to the park.
(b) Languages.
(c) A trip to the zoo.
(d) An intimate conversation.

4. What effect do the lights have on the city in "Night City"?
(a) It looks as if it is on fire.
(b) It is commercialized.
(c) It is romantic.
(d) It is festive.

5. What is the sea awaiting in 'From "The Life and Death of a Severino"'?
(a) A naming.
(b) The burial of a man.
(c) A religious sect.
(d) The birth of a baby.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Micucu's auntie do in "The Burglar of Babylon"?

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

3. What does "Arrival at Santos" depict?

4. Who is the executioner in "The Hanging of the Mouse"?

5. How does the family react to the poet in "Manuelzinho"?

(see the answer key)

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