Song of Myself

What does Whitman mean by "every atom belonging to me as good belongs to you"?

• He believes in the interconnectedness of all people

• He feels alone

• He only cares about himself

• He is wealthy

What is Whitman's purpose in saying he "celebrates" himself?

• To show selfishness

• To emphasize individual self-worth

• To seek approval

• To honor others

When Whitman says "I loaf," he means:

• he feels lazy

• he enjoys a moment of relaxation and thought

• he bakes

• he is sleeping

Why does Whitman mention being 37 and in good health?

• He is worried about aging

• To acknowledge his vitality

• To discuss his problems

• To complain about health issues

What does "abeyance" signify in Whitman's approach to creeds and schools?

• He is angry at them

• He temporarily sets them aside

• He fully rejects them

• He does not understand them

Why does Whitman call grass the "flag of my disposition"?

• It represents his hopeful and open nature

• It represents sadness

• It symbolizes anger

• It symbolizes weakness

What does the grass symbolize when Whitman calls it a "handkerchief of the Lord"?

• A divine gift

• A person

• A flag

• A tool

Why does Whitman consider grass a reminder or "remembrancer"?

• It helps him forget

• It reminds him of nature's beauty and God's presence

• It represents money

• It's a distraction

In Whitman's view, why is "there really no death"?

• People never die

• Life is cyclical and continuous through nature

• Time stands still

• Life is a mystery

Whitman's reference to "loafing" and "inviting his soul" suggests:

• laziness

• a deep reflection on self and life

• loneliness

• boredom