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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the poem "The Old Fools," what question is asked at the end of the first stanza?

2. In the poem "An Arundel Tomb," what lies at the earl and countess' feet?

3. What is the subject of the poem "Water"?

4. In the poem "Broadcast," what popular figure is on television?

5. What kind of animal is mentioned in the poem "First Sight"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Think about the theme of dawn in the collection "The North Ship." Write an essay explaining the use of dawn in the collection, using at least three examples.

Essay Topic 2

In contrast to the topic of loneliness, the theme of the desire to be alone is prevalent in Larkin's poetry. Write an essay using at least two examples of this theme in the collection "The Less Deceived."

Essay Topic 3

Using at least three poems, write an essay about the theme of music in Larkin's collection, "The North Ship."

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