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

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Sympathy in White Major," what does the narrator drink?

2. In the poem "Wild Oats," how much did the narrator pay for the ring?

3. When was the collection "High Windows" published?

4. In "This Be the Verse," who are the subjects of the poem?

5. What is the last line to the poem "Home Is So Sad"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay explaining the symbolism behind Larkin's use of the moon in the collection "The North Ship."

Essay Topic 2

Measuring oneself against another is a popular theme in the collection "The Whitsun Weddings." Using at least three poems from the collection, write an essay on this theme.

Essay Topic 3

Memories play an important role in Larkin's poetry. Write an essay on the theme of memories in the collection "The Less Deceived." Make sure you use at least two poems in your argument.

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