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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "Lines Composed a Few Miles above Tintern Abbey, on Revisiting the Banks of the Wye during a Tour, July 13, 1798" Lines 1-50.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which is the best interpretation of lines 30-31, "And passing even into my purer mind/ With tranquil restoration"?
(a) The speaker made a conscious effort to focus on the memories.
(b) Only when the speaker was quiet and still could he perfectly remember the landscape.
(c) The speaker was often distracted by boredom and negative thoughts.
(d) The memories made the speaker feel calm and refreshed.

2. The word "murmur" in line 4 is an example of which technique?
(a) Vernacular diction.
(b) Onomatopoeia.
(c) Oxymoron.
(d) Pejorative diction.

3. What does the speaker say is the best part of a good person's life?
(a) Small acts of love and kindness performed for others.
(b) Gestures of love and respect from others.
(c) The positive memories created for others.
(d) Helping others focus on the important aspects of life.

4. What kind of building is an abbey?
(a) A monastery or convent.
(b) A castle.
(c) A cathedral.
(d) A country home.

5. Which is the best definition of "sportive" in the context of line 16?
(a) Ungovernable, unmanageable.
(b) Carried away by playful emotion.
(c) Of or related to sports.
(d) Competitive to the point of aggression.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long has it been since the speaker was last in this place?

2. What sets line 22, "The Hermit sits alone," apart from the preceding 21 lines?

3. What is the best definition of "sublime" in the context of line 38?

4. Who is the author of "Tintern Abbey"?

5. What kind of tree does the speaker mention being under?

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