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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, The Hired Man and Other People.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "The Wood Pile," what is winding around the wood pile?
(a) Weeds.
(b) Moss.
(c) Ivy.
(d) Clematis.

2. "The Vindictives" is about which ancient location?
(a) Ancient Rome.
(b) Ancient Mexico.
(c) Ancient Greece.
(d) Ancient Peru.

3. How many poems are in the group entitled "The Hill Wife?"
(a) Seven.
(b) Five.
(c) Six.
(d) Eight.

4. According to Frost's observation in "The Figure in the Doorway," where does the man have all that he needs?
(a) His large house.
(b) His cliff-side retreat.
(c) His small cabin.
(d) His van.

5. The poem "Neglect" was a product of Frost's work at what academy?
(a) Peweter Academy.
(b) Pallston Academy.
(c) Pinkerton Academy.
(d) Piston Academy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which poem written by Gibson is quoted in the book?

2. What job did Frost's father hold?

3. "Home Burial" has the grave of a family's first child within view of what?

4. According to "Blueberries," what bird's name is pronounced with the accent on the second syllable?

5. "To A Young Wretch" is written from the perspective of a lover of what natural setting?

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