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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part III (Not Even - Künstlerroman, Pages 45 - 74).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Nothing," what does the speaker brush from Peter's beard?
(a) Fuzz.
(b) Crumbs.
(c) Ice.
(d) Chocolate.

2. Which of the following phrases does Vuong identify as toxic in "Old Glory"?
(a) Bombshell blonde.
(b) Trim your sails.
(c) Stay the course.
(d) Love hurts.

3. In "Beautiful Short Loser, what does the speaker tell the police officer who pulls him over he does not believe in?
(a) Friendship.
(b) Love.
(c) Money.
(d) Time.

4. In "American Legend," what is the speaker taking his dog for?
(a) To be put to sleep.
(b) To be groomed.
(c) To go on a road trip.
(d) To have puppies.

5. In "Dear Sara," what do sleeping elephants look like?
(a) Blurred boulders.
(b) Golf courses.
(c) Mountains.
(d) Highways.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Old Glory a nickname for in the poem by the same title?

2. What does the speaker wear that belongs to Peter in "Dear Peter"?

3. In "Scavengers," who does the fisherman become at the end of the poem?

4. In "Waterline," what does the speaker ask for?

5. What does the speaker see in the snow in "Snow Theory"?

(see the answer key)

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