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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 is Blake's role in the illustration for Poem 2?

2. What does the illustration for Poem 1 contain?

3. What is the poetic form of verse employed in Poem 5?

4. What is the emotion created during Poem 7?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe the room mentioned in Poem 3.

3. What is different about the dragons?

4. Describe how the cow makes the cloud into a bed in Poem 7.

5. Is the boy comforted during Poem 3?

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

7. Describe an unusual event that also happens during the night in Poem 4.

8. What does the scene for the meal in Poem 6 consist of and where does it take place?

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

10. Describe Nancy Willard as a child.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

The King of Cats offers special presents to his friends that reveal his imaginative nature and how he has stepped from the practical to the magical world. Choose one of the 3 options below to write about.

1) What are some examples of gifts he offers? By offering these gifts, what does the King of Cats reveal about himself?

2) How does the King of Cats change from being practical to increasingly mystical in the poem? How does this parallel his relationship with William Blake?

3) The King of Cats also appears more generous and imaginative in his writing. Show 3 examples of this change.

Essay Topic 3

Throughout the book, there are numerous instances of symbolism. Choose one of the 3 options below to write about.

1) Provide 3 examples of symbolism in the building of the tailor's house. What do these symbols mean?

2) There are numerous references to the Bible and an ongoing discussion of good versus evil. What are some overt examples?

3) What is the possibility that opens up to the tailor and the Tiger, that helps them overcome their wrongdoings?

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