Nicole Sealey reads Object Permanence

What is the initial feeling described upon waking up next to a loved one?

• Confusion

• Surprise

• Fear

• Indifference

How does the poem describe the role of love in shaping identity?

• As a source of conflict

• As a transformative force

• As a trivial matter

• As a fleeting emotion

What metaphor is used to describe the impact of love on individuals?

• An animal

• A storm

• A shadow

• A melody

What does the poem suggest about the nature of life and love in the final section?

• They are predictable

• They are brief and precious

• They are eternal

• They are insignificant

What emotion is expressed towards the end of the poem regarding the future?

• Sadness

• Anticipation

• Regret

• Joy