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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. Why does Lil look so old?

2. What is planted in the garden?

3. What is the relationship between Lil and Albert?

4. Why is Albert away from Lil?

5. In the Burial of the Dead, when does the narrator expect something in a garden to bloom?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens to the narrator when he mentions hyacinths?

2. What is called no friend to man in the Burial of the Dead, and why do you think that is?

3. What has Lil been given money for in A Game of Chess?

4. What does the narrator censure Lil over in A Game of Chess?

5. What is the main feeling of the Burial of the Dead?

6. What is the main complaint of the rich woman in A Game of Chess?

7. How is Lil’s marriage described in A Game of Chess?

8. What is the significance of the title Burial of the Dead?

9. What are the walls of the rich woman’s home decorated with, and what do the decorations symbolize?

10. How is the setting of the first part of A Game of Chess described?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The figure of Philomel is included in many sections of this poem. Who is she and why is she included in this poem?

Essay Topic 2

The poet sends some strong messages in this poem. What do you think is the main message of this poem?

Essay Topic 3

Colors are mentioned a number of times in this poem. What are some of these colors, and what significance do they have?

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