Faithful and Virtuous Night Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

What is the most likely reason that the speaker in "Faithful and Virtuous Night" seems to prefer to use dark crayons to color with? (from Section 1)

He is grieving and sad.

He wants to make his brother angry.

He has no lighter colors to use.

He is happy and joyful.

2.

What kind of writing is the speaker of "Cornwall" working on? (from Section 3)

A play.

A journal.

A novel.

A biography.

3.

In "A Summer Garden," who do Beatrice and Maria seem to be, and why do they seem that way? (from Section 7)

They are younger cousins and playmates: they are described in terms that seem companionable.

They seem to be servants: they are referred to in negative, disparaging terms that suggest lower status.

They seem to be servants: they are referred to by name, instead of as "aunt" or "cousin."

They are teachers: they seem to be described in ways that suggest they are instructing the speaker.

4.

How does the imagery in "Approach of the Horizon" evoke the collection's thematic interest in the idea of death being part of the journey of life? (from Section 5)

The speaker's reference to a machine being installed evokes the idea of the machine keeping him alive - that is, of fighting death down.

The reference to no longer being able to use his left arm to paint evokes the experience of death.

The speaker's reference to having to choose between several heirs is connected to the death of love.

The reference to arriving at an airplane terminal suggests the experience of death.

5.

In "The Story of a Day," what aspect of day-to-day life is left unchanged when the speaker returns home after a late night walk? (from Section 6)

The meal that was not eaten.

The text message that was not answered.

The television that was not turned off.

The mess that was not cleaned up.

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