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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. From what objects does green light emanate in Poem 10?
(a) The stars.
(b) The dirt.
(c) The shoes.
(d) The gloves.

2. Which character has been pilfering food from William Blake in Poem 15?
(a) The tiger.
(b) The tailor's wife.
(c) The boy.
(d) The tailor.

3. Which character mentioned in Poem 9 might take a nap like a field mouse in hay?
(a) The rabbit.
(b) The cow.
(c) William Blake.
(d) The little girl.

4. Which character mentioned in Poem 10 receives golden stars?
(a) The boy.
(b) The tiger.
(c) The cat.
(d) The rabbit.

5. What object was captured by the tailor using a trap of lime and twigs in Poem 15?
(a) Robin's wings.
(b) Mouse fur.
(c) Snail's feet.
(d) Bat's wool.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which character mentioned in Poem 9 holds a telescope and is captain?

2. Which character mentioned in Poem 8 has reddish hair?

3. Which characters mentioned in Poem 8 are tired of traveling?

4. Which poetic form employed in Poem 8 is slower than the iambic form?

5. What is the rhyme scheme employed in Poem 16?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why would the lion lie down beside a bear, rabbit, sheep, and bird in Poem 14?

2. Describe tasks the King of Cats gives his wife in Poem 13.

3. When the rabbit requests that everyone make room, what does the cow do in Poem 9?

4. How is the experience different for the rabbit compared to the cat in Poem 10?

5. What does Blake say to the fire in Poem 10?

6. What is a big difference between the rabbit and the cow in Poem 9?

7. What is unusual about the tailor's house in Poem 15?

8. Describe the significance of the final scene in the Epilogue.

9. What is special about the dance of the Marmalade Man in Poem 12?

10. What is the lesson contained in Poem 15?

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