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

Short Answer Questions

1. In "How Distant," what departure does the poem mention?

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

3. What does the poet describe in the poem "Essential Beauty"?

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

5. In "Homage to a Government," why are the soldiers coming home?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Larkin uses nature often in his poetry. Using at least two poems, write an essay that explains his comparison of human characteristics vs. those of nature.

Essay Topic 2

Think about the theme of dawn in the collection "The North Ship." Write an essay explaining the use of dawn in the collection, using at least three examples.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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