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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Poem 13, "The King of Cats Sends a Postcard to His Wife".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the main character of the Introduction?
(a) Miss Pratt.
(b) Tyger.
(c) Blake.
(d) Nancy Willard.

2. Which character mentioned in Poem 7 offers the cow bread and butter?
(a) William Blake.
(b) The Moon.
(c) The girl.
(d) The boy.

3. In Poem 6, what does the main character's breakfast consist of?
(a) Pancakes.
(b) Shortbread.
(c) A small wren.
(d) Two eggs over easy.

4. In what lines of stanzas 1 and 2 of Poem 1 does the poem literally sing itself?
(a) 4, 5, and 6.
(b) 3, 4, and 5.
(c) 1, 2, and 3.
(d) 2, 3, and 4.

5. What is Blake's role in the illustration for Poem 2?
(a) Ghost.
(b) Passenger.
(c) Escort.
(d) Driver.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the title of Poem 1, "William Blake's Inn for Innocent and Experienced Travelers" refer to?

2. Which characters play gongs and drums during Poem 5?

3. What is Nancy Willard's role that gives her insight into the poetic form of Poem 1?

4. Which two characters mentioned in Poem 4 are dancing and singing?

5. Which character smiles in the illustration at the reader in Poem 5?

(see the answer key)

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