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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Power of the Dog through Tin Fish.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whose epitaph is included in "Epitaphs of the War"?
(a) King George III.
(b) Maurice Brack.
(c) Queen Victoria.
(d) Hindu Sepoy.

2. What are the sons made to live according to Kipling in "The Sons of Martha"?
(a) The expectation of their parents.
(b) The consequences of their mother's actions.
(c) An unjust life.
(d) A life for God.

3. What does the old Queen pray the young Queen will have?
(a) Courage to rule.
(b) Many male heir
(c) A good life.
(d) The love of those who serve her.

4. What is "To Thomas Atkins" the prelude of?
(a) Bar songs.
(b) Barrack-Room Ballads.
(c) Sorrow barracks.
(d) Long march songs.

5. What is Christ willing to let his children do in "The Return of the Children"?
(a) Worship other gods.
(b) Make their own decisions.
(c) Worship him.
(d) Eat sugar and honey.

Short Answer Questions

1. What bird is mentioned in "Epitaphs of the War"?

2. Why should people not give advice to others according to Kipling in "The Comforters"?

3. Where does "Tomlinson" go in the Poem?

4. What does Kipling say females are quicker to do in "The Female of the Species"?

5. What does Kipling think people are giving themselves by getting a dog, according to "The Power of the Dog"?

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