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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. In line one of Poem 13, what does the King of Cats tell his wife to do?

2. In the epigraph of Poem 16, what is the reader reminded to do?

3. Which character mentioned in Poem 8 talks to William Blake?

4. Which character mentioned in Poem 8 shines with dew?

5. Which character mentioned in Poem 10 receives golden stars?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are some of the unusual and magical gifts the King of Cats sends his friends in Poem 13?

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

3. What does Blake urge his readers to do in the Epilogue?

4. How is the experience different for the tiger compared to the boy in Poem 10?

5. What are the rewards offered in Poem 12?

6. What is the lesson contained in Poem 15?

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

8. What is so special about the walk on the Milky Way described in Poem 10?

9. Why does Blake give the rat iron boots to wear in Poem 10?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Describe the gifts William Blake gives each of the travelers who accompany him to the Milky Way. Explain what each character does and what the gift represents.

Essay Topic 3

Certain relationships create a good foundation for the story. When Nancy asks her babysitter to tell her a bedtime story, they both interact in a very convincing manner. Describe why this relationship is believable.

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