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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 1: "The Red Wheelbarrow," Lines 1-8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In line 5, which word is used to describe the rainwater on the wheelbarrow?
(a) Slick.
(b) Glazed.
(c) Wet.
(d) Dappled.

2. Which of the following describes the rhythm of the poem?
(a) Free verse.
(b) Blank verse.
(c) Iambic trimeter.
(d) Ballad meter.

3. How many lines does "The Red Wheelbarrow" have?
(a) 10.
(b) 8.
(c) 12.
(d) 6.

4. According to the poem, what "depends" on the red wheelbarrow?
(a) The farmer who owns it.
(b) The speaker's future happiness.
(c) The creatures that inhabit the farm.
(d) Something important but unspecified.

5. What adjective is used to describe the chickens?
(a) Spotted.
(b) Damp.
(c) Young.
(d) White.

Short Answer Questions

1. What similarity is shared by every second line of the poem?

2. How are the lines of the poem arranged?

3. How many sentences does the poem contain?

4. Who is the author of "The Red Wheelbarrow"?

5. According to line 7, where are the chickens located relative to the wheelbarrow?

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