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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the objects being prepared in the third verse of Poem 1?

2. Who is the main character of Poem 6?

3. What is the traveler carrying?

4. What objects are missing in the room described in Poem 3?

5. What is the poetic form of Poem 1, "William Blake's Inn for Innocent and Experienced Travelers?"

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why is the inn so appealing to travelers?

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

4. What is the inscription in the book of poems mentioned in the Introduction?

5. Describe the room mentioned in Poem 3.

6. What magical things happen during Poem 2 when the traveler enters the car?

7. What is the relationship between Nancy and Miss Pratt?

8. What kind of journey does the boy embark upon in the Frontispiece?

9. What aspect of the Frontispiece's story appears out of this world?

10. Is the boy comforted during Poem 3?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write a short essay analyzing the different emotional changes of 3 characters, looking at similar events and how they impact each of them quite differently.

Essay Topic 2

The journey along the Milky Way is symbolic of inner personal growth. Give 3 examples of change that characters experience along this trip.

Essay Topic 3

The point of view in the story is generally that of the reader but sometimes shifts to other characters. Give 3 examples of where it shifts and how that affects the telling of the story.

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