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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 twirls on her toes in Poem 4?
(a) The rabbit.
(b) The dancing moon.
(c) The king of cats.
(d) The tiger.

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

3. At what time of the year does the Man in the Marmalade Hat appear in Poem 5?
(a) December.
(b) May.
(c) March.
(d) August.

4. Which character in Poem 5 is happy to see the the Man in the Marmalade Hat?
(a) The boy.
(b) William Blake.
(c) The tiger.
(d) The rabbit.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What character carries dishes in Poem 6?

2. Who are the characters that appear in the third stanza of Poem 1?

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

4. Which object mentioned in Poem 7 is below the clouds?

5. What character smiles in the sky in Poem 6?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the Frontispiece accomplish?

2. What does Blake do during Poem 2?

3. Why does Blake enjoy the company of the Man in the Marmalade Hat in Poem 5?

4. What is unusual about the king's breakfast described in Poem 6?

5. What is different about the dragons?

6. Describe the little boy's appearance in the Frontispiece.

7. What is below the cow in the sky in Poem 7?

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

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

10. Describe the driver mentioned in Poem 2.

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