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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Poem 15, "Blake Tells the Tiger the Tale of the Tailor".

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the rhythmic form of Poem 15?
(a) Iambic hexameter in AABB form.
(b) Iambic quadrameter in ABBA form.
(c) Iambic quadrameter in AABB form.
(d) Iambic hexameter in ABBA form.

3. What objects is the traveler missing in Poem 2?
(a) A luggage rack or a seat.
(b) Shoes or a sense of humor.
(c) A bun or mustard.
(d) Umbrella or goggles.

4. Which character mentioned in Poem 9 has been busy cleaning the inn?
(a) The Marmalade Man.
(b) The rabbit.
(c) William Blake.
(d) The boy.

5. What happens in Poem 12 when the fighting ends?
(a) Dancing.
(b) Eating.
(c) Resting.
(d) Sleeping.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what lines of stanzas 1 and 2 of Poem 1 does the poem literally sing itself?

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

3. Which character in the Introduction is Nancy curious about?

4. Which character mentioned during the Introduction died two hundred years ago?

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

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