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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Lines 1-82.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Epigraph means:
(a) A quote or citation placed at the beginning of a literary work in order to set a theme for the whole.
(b) A rhyming quatrain with which a poem begins or ends.
(c) A brief letter written by the author of a poem about his work.
(d) A collection of lines from the poem, placed at its beginning to foreshadow themes to come.

2. How long does the good weather last?
(a) Until the Ship reaches the South Pole.
(b) Until Thursday.
(c) Until the ship reaches the Line.
(d) There is no good weather.

3. How does the Ship's journey begin?
(a) Gloriously.
(b) Gloomily.
(c) Silently.
(d) Dangerously.

4. What does Thomas Burnet think people ought to do about these natures?
(a) Destroy them.
(b) Study them.
(c) Not study them.
(d) Ignore them.

5. How high is the ice in the polar region?
(a) Below the water.
(b) Bow high.
(c) Mast high.
(d) Higher than can be seen.

Short Answer Questions

1. When do the Mariner's shipmates "drop down dead"?

2. How does the crew think of the Albatross?

3. What is the "Line"?

4. What distracts the Guest?

5. Who goes before the bride into the Wedding hall?

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