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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Poem 13, "The King of Cats Sends a Postcard to His Wife".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What are the two objects that the Man in the Marmalade Hat carries in Poem 5?
(a) A bird and a jewelry box.
(b) A jar of marmalade and a spoon.
(c) A bucket and a mop.
(d) A box of papers and a pen.

2. Which character calls everyone "my loves" in Poem 5?
(a) The Man in the Marmalade Hat.
(b) William Blake.
(c) The child on the roof.
(d) The raccoon.

3. What is the ballad form of Poem 8?
(a) ABCB.
(b) ABCC.
(c) ABCA.
(d) ABBA.

4. In Poem 12, on whose back do the sunflowers balance themselves?
(a) The happy lamb.
(b) The lion.
(c) The cow.
(d) The tiger.

5. Which character is cold and afraid of losing a thumb in Poem 10?
(a) The tiger.
(b) The boy.
(c) William Blake.
(d) The rabbit.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the Frontispiece, which character asks if the others will come?

2. Which character signs the dedication on the title page in the Introduction?

3. What kind of a journey is the traveler embarking upon?

4. How many verses does Poem 1 contain and what is the rhyming pattern?

5. Which character mentioned in Poem 8 shines with dew?

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