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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. Where does the light mentioned during Poem 4 come from?

2. When asked if the other characters are coming, which character in the Frontispiece replies "soon"?

3. Who is the character outside the inn mentioned in Poem 3 that the bear warns about?

4. Which character mentioned in Poem 7 offers the cow bread and butter?

5. What is the biggest surprise awaiting the boy inside the room in Poem 3?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does the man in the marmalade hat bring the bottle of starch in Poem 5?

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

4. Describe the room mentioned in Poem 3.

5. What does the Frontispiece accomplish?

6. What are the dangers outside the inn mentioned in Poem 3?

7. What does Blake do during Poem 2?

8. Describe the driver mentioned in Poem 2.

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Foreshadowing occurs throughout the series of poems, usually indicating the next journey or the arrival of new characters. Give 3 examples and show they describe events or characters that will soon appear.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the concept of making amends and forgiveness for wrongdoing that is illustrated in Poem 15, "Blake Tells the Tiger the Tale of the Tailor." What has the Tiger done that requires forgiveness? How does Blake explain the tailor's experience?

Essay Topic 3

The relationship between the Rabbit and the Cow becomes apparent in one poem.

Part 1) Compare and contrast how each character responds to the different expressions of "make way, room, and believe."

Part 2) Why is the Rabbit concerned about the Marmalade Man and what role does the Rabbit play in leading the travelers?

Part 3) How does the poetic form aid and abet in the play on words?

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