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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. In the epigraph of Poem 16, what is the reader reminded to do?

2. Which character mentioned in Poem 9 will guide the travelers on their voyage?

3. In Poem 9, typically, who are the characters that typically receive the phrase "make way" when they arrive?

4. Which character mentioned in Poem 9 holds a telescope and is captain?

5. Which character mentioned in Poem 10 receives silver stars?

Short Essay Questions

1. When the rabbit requests that everyone make believe, what does the cow do in Poem 9?

2. Why does Blake give the rat iron boots to wear in Poem 10?

3. Describe the significance of the final scene in the Epilogue.

4. How is the experience different for the rabbit compared to the cat in Poem 10?

5. Why is the fire contained in Poem 11?

6. How is the experience different for the tiger compared to the boy in Poem 10?

7. What is special about the dance of the Marmalade Man in Poem 12?

8. What is unusual about the tailor's house in Poem 15?

9. Why would the lion lie down beside a bear, rabbit, sheep, and bird in Poem 14?

10. What is a big difference between the rabbit and the cow in Poem 9?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The Marmalade Man motivates the other characters to make amends, become friends again, and to dance.

Part 1) The Marmalade Man is similar to the Pied Piper in getting people to follow him when he plays the flute. How is he different? What is his goal?

Part 2) What would happen if the Marmalade Man did not exist? Show how his presence has a direct and good influence on the characters.

Part 3) When the Marmalade Man calls himself a needle, he symbolically is leading the people. How is his leadership different from that of the Rabbit?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

What is the significance of the carpet to the Sunflowers? How do the Sunflowers reveal their personalities to Blake?

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