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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. What is the fence made of in "Mending Wall"?

3. According to "Blueberries," what bird's name is pronounced with the accent on the second syllable?

4. What was the name of Frost's first book of poetry?

5. In "The Gum-Gatherer," Frost describes the gum as brown crystals that reveal _______ insides.

Short Essay Questions

1. What does "Revelation" describe?

2. According to "The Code," what does Frost understand?

3. What is the observation that begins "Birches"?

4. What does Frost wonder as he swings the scythe in "Mowing"?

5. What is "Brown's Descent" about?

6. What is one example of Frost's poems that was a fable and had a moral?

7. What praise did Amy Lowell give to the poem"The Wood Pile"?

8. In "Snow," why does the husband suggest they forgive the pastor?

9. What was Frost's role in the universities where he taught?

10. How did the men punish their enemies in "The Vindictives"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There are many instances of trees in Frost's poetry. Explain what the trees symbolize in the poems. How is the symbolism a reflection on the emotions of the poem? Cite at least five examples in your answer.

Essay Topic 2

Using examples from the poems to support your answer, explain what role Frost gives to husbands and wives and why he uses them in his poetry.

Essay Topic 3

Using the poem "Snow," explain the symbolism and contrasts in the poem. How do the symbolism and contrasts in the poem communicate the message of the poem?

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