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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6, Country Things and Other Things.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What word means giving human characteristics to non-human things like animals and plants?
(a) Anthroantagonism.
(b) Anthromortism.
(c) Anthropomorphism.
(d) Anthrofaunaism.

2. In "An Old Man's Winter Night," what does the moon leave on the snow that makes the man think that it is nicer than the sun?
(a) Icicles on the edge of the patio.
(b) Icicles on the edge of the roof.
(c) Icicles on the edge of the windows.
(d) Icicles on the edge of the porch.

3. What metaphor is used for living on the earth and guiding the progress of man in "Riders"?
(a) Bike riding.
(b) Riding in cars.
(c) Riding on waves.
(d) Horseback riding.

4. How many leaves are clinging to the branch in "Looking for a Sunset Bird"?
(a) Three.
(b) One.
(c) Four.
(d) Two.

5. In "Brown's Descent" what do the village people use to follow the farmer's actions?
(a) His webcam.
(b) His noises.
(c) His lantern.
(d) His shadow.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does the poem "Directive" take place?

2. What mood is created in "Departmental"?

3. According to the the woman, what is the only way out of hardship In "A Servant to Servants" ?

4. In "The Gum-Gatherer" where does the narrator meet a man?

5. At the end of "Away" what might Frost do if he is dissatisfied with what he learns dying?

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