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

2. Who is the character mentioned in Poem 6 that can kill you with a blast of breath?

3. Which character mentioned during Poem 4 surprisingly moves in the middle of the night?

4. In Poem 1, what actions are the dragons responsible for?

5. What is the traveler carrying?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the bear comfort the boy in Poem 3?

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

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

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

5. Describe the Man in the Marmalade Hat mentioned in Poem 5.

6. Describe the room mentioned in Poem 3.

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

8. Describe the driver mentioned in Poem 2.

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

10. What happens outside the inn when it snows?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The Rabbit and the Tiger are two of the most active characters.

Part 1) What is their relationship? How do they co-exist and how do they interact? What is similar about them and what is different?

Part 2) What are some events that the rabbit had a direct influence upon? What are some events that the Tiger had a direct influence upon?

Part 3) Which character offers support to the group? Which one is stronger and why?

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

Blake constantly brings up metaphors and imagery associated with strength. Give 3 examples of how strength is portrayed and characters who unexpectedly show great confidence.

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