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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Lines 103-124.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In line 105, “the earth’s solid surface and the high heavens,” how many relatively stressed / emphasized syllables are present?
(a) 4.
(b) 5.
(c) 2.
(d) 3.

2. In the phrase “were my feet, bound by frost” (l. 9), which of the following words receives relative stress / emphasis?
(a) Bound.
(b) My.
(c) Were.
(d) Feet.

3. Which of the following does the narrator exclude from the mind of one who seeks to sail (ll. 44-47)?
(a) The horn.
(b) The pipe.
(c) The drum.
(d) The harp.

4. What does the narrator claim is a gift that does not help against fear?
(a) Grace.
(b) Youth.
(c) Girth.
(d) Boldness.

5. To what does "be on his way" refer (l. 74)?
(a) Life.
(b) Death.
(c) Commuting.
(d) Vacation.

Short Answer Questions

1. To what end does the narrator note he is driven (ll. 36-38)?

2. What musician does the narrator claim to have heard (ll. 19-20)?

3. Which of the following does the narrator exclude from the mind of one who seeks to sail (ll. 44-47)?

4. The narrator remarks that "The joys of the Lord than this dead life" are which of the following (ll. 64-65)?

5. Where do they walk whom the narrator says endure things unknown by those blessed with ease (ll. 55-57)?

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