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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. Which two characters mentioned in Poem 4 are dancing and singing?
(a) The boy and the rabbit.
(b) William Blake and the boy.
(c) The Sun and the Moon.
(d) The tiger and the sunflower.

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

3. Which character rings a bell in Poem 4?
(a) William Blake.
(b) The boy.
(c) The tiger.
(d) The rabbit.

4. What does the title of Poem 1, "William Blake's Inn for Innocent and Experienced Travelers" refer to?
(a) Songs of Sorrow and Songs of Innocence.
(b) Songs of Innocence and Songs of Experience.
(c) Poetry by William Shakespeare.
(d) Poems from a French author.

5. What is the traveler carrying?
(a) A hatbox and suitcase.
(b) A book of poems and an umbrella.
(c) A journal and a magic box.
(d) The Milky Way.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Blake's role in the illustration for Poem 2?

2. In Poem 3, who should the boy be kept safe from?

3. Which character signs the dedication on the title page in the Introduction?

4. Which character mentioned in Poem 5 wears dancing shoes?

5. Which character is afraid of the flashing lights during Poem 4?

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