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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. Which character mentioned in Poem 7 stands on gossamer white clouds?
(a) The cow.
(b) Serving girl.
(c) William Blake.
(d) The boy.

2. What is the poetic form of Poem 3?
(a) Dactylic hexameter of a sonnet.
(b) Anapestic rhythm of a limerick.
(c) Dactylic hexameter of a limerick.
(d) Chastushka rhythm of a sonnet.

3. Which two characters are dressed in tails in Poem 5?
(a) The rabbit and the tiger.
(b) The two children.
(c) The raccoon and the hedgehog.
(d) The Man in the Marmalade Hat and William Blake.

4. Which character in the Introduction is Nancy curious about?
(a) Miss Pratt.
(b) Babysitter.
(c) Blake.
(d) Tyger.

5. Which characters are mentioned in Stanza 1 of Poem 1?
(a) Angels.
(b) Dragons.
(c) Guards.
(d) Children.

Short Answer Questions

1. What animal is the vehicle mentioned in Poem 2 similar to?

2. At what time of the year does the Man in the Marmalade Hat appear in Poem 5?

3. When the boy is homesick, what does he wish for during Poem 3?

4. Which creature mentioned in Poem 3 speaks in italics?

5. Where does the light mentioned during Poem 4 come from?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the scene for the meal in Poem 6 consist of and where does it take place?

2. Why is the inn so appealing to travelers?

3. Why does the man in the marmalade hat bring the bottle of starch in Poem 5?

4. What is the surprising contrast in the character of the rabbit that Poem 4 reveals?

5. What happens outside the inn when it snows?

6. What kind of journey does the boy embark upon in the Frontispiece?

7. What is the relationship between Nancy and Miss Pratt?

8. Describe an unusual event that also happens during the night in Poem 4.

9. What is the inscription in the book of poems mentioned in the Introduction?

10. What does Nancy think about when she stares at the glowing stars on her ceiling?

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