31 pages 1 hour read

Frank O'Hara

Ave Maria

Fiction | Poem | Adult | Published in 1964

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Reading Comprehension Answers

1. C. “Ave Maria” is the Latin name of the “Hail Mary” prayer of the Catholic faith.

2. B. The “silvery images” refer to the movie playing on the screen.

3. D. The speaker explores their sexuality in private, so they don’t cause discord in their family.

4. A. Here the popcorn and the encounter with a stranger are fulfilling in different ways.