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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Poem 5, "The Man in the Marmalade Hat Arrives".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the Frontispiece differ from the other poems?
(a) It is very long.
(b) It does not rhyme or follow standard scansion patterns.
(c) It has metaphorical characters.
(d) it involves fictional characters.

2. What is the rhythmic pattern of Poem 4?
(a) ABCCBA.
(b) ABBCCA.
(c) AABCCB.
(d) ABCABC.

3. In the Frontispiece, which character says they are already there?
(a) Moon.
(b) Boy.
(c) Air.
(d) Star.

4. What objects are missing in the room described in Poem 3?
(a) A bed and a bear.
(b) A cat and a door.
(c) A clock and lock.
(d) A boy and a pillow.

5. What is Nancy Willard's role that gives her insight into the poetic form of Poem 1?
(a) A professor of literature.
(b) A dreamer.
(c) A student.
(d) A poet.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which character in the Introduction wonders what is real and what is not when staring at the ceiling?

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

3. Which character mentioned during Poem 4 surprisingly moves in the middle of the night?

4. What objects is the traveler missing in Poem 2?

5. Which character in the Introduction says, "Lights off. I'm going downstairs"?

(see the answer key)

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