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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who contributed "Translations: Idea to Image?"
(a) Ann Lauterbach.
(b) Carol Muske.
(c) TS Eliot.
(d) Maxine Kumin.

2. "Our Suits, Ourselves" is considered to be:
(a) Pointless.
(b) Justified.
(c) Transformative.
(d) Intense.

3. "What's it about?" discusses what topic?
(a) Concept.
(b) Meaning.
(c) Inspiration.
(d) Subject matter.

4. How long should one chant?
(a) 20 minutes.
(b) 10 minutes.
(c) 15 minutes.
(d) 30 minutes.

5. "Quilting in the Ditch" requires students to study what topic?
(a) History.
(b) Language.
(c) Physics.
(d) Quilting.

Short Answer Questions

1. "Chanting Flowers off the Wall" is effective when used in what way?

2. The first exercise is directed to examine initial encounters with what item?

3. Which of the following is not included among the required elements in this section?

4. The author wants students to choose what kind of location?

5. Which item is not in the list of items?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Rita Dove choose to use a kitchen as a point of reference for a poem?

2. Explain the technique and purpose behind the exercise in "The Widow."

3. Explore Leslie Ullman's contribution to this section. Why would one argue with oneself?

4. Why are students required to write a serious poem about a tabloid story?

5. What type of audience is most suited to the exercise in "The Widow?"

6. How do the drawings used in "Your Mother's Kitchen" affect the final outcome of the poems?

7. Explain the purpose of presenting exercises to be used in groups.

8. What is the general purpose of THE PRACTICE OF POETRY by Robin Behn?

9. Explain the exercise involving a copy of "The Peasant Wedding" by Bruegel.

10. Why are tabloids good fodder for poetry?

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