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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. According to line 7, where are the chickens located relative to the wheelbarrow?
(a) Beside.
(b) Below.
(c) Astride.
(d) Near.

2. How many sentences does the poem contain?
(a) 2.
(b) 1.
(c) 3.
(d) 4.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Which of the following describes the rhythm of the poem?

4. How are the lines of the poem arranged?

5. What adjective is used to describe the chickens?

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