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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. Which character smiles in the illustration at the reader in Poem 5?

2. Which two characters mentioned in Poem 4 are dancing and singing?

3. What character smiles in the sky in Poem 6?

4. Which character twirls on her toes in Poem 4?

5. The Frontispiece creates this tone for the remaining poems.

Short Essay Questions

1. What is special about the poetic form employed in Poem 4?

2. What aspect of the Frontispiece's story appears out of this world?

3. What is the relationship between Nancy and Miss Pratt?

4. What magical things happen during Poem 2 when the traveler enters the car?

5. What does Nancy think about when she stares at the glowing stars on her ceiling?

6. What is different about the dragons?

7. Describe an unusual event that also happens during the night in Poem 4.

8. What happens outside the inn when it snows?

9. Why are the tiger and boy afraid in Poem 4?

10. What is the surprising contrast in the character of the rabbit that Poem 4 reveals?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Blake constantly brings up metaphors and imagery associated with strength. Give 3 examples of how strength is portrayed and characters who unexpectedly show great confidence.

Essay Topic 2

Write a short essay analyzing the different emotional changes of 3 characters, looking at similar events and how they impact each of them quite differently.

Essay Topic 3

How does the poetic form rime couye reveal the fantasy of the unfolding journey, working with the lights and noise of the physical experience of the Sun and Moon's arrival?

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