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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 poem written by Gibson is quoted in the book?

2. At the beginning of "Two Tramps in Mudtime," what is Frost doing outdoors?

3. What was one of Frost's occupations?

4. The conclusion of "The Tuft of Flowers" is that men work together whether ________ or _________.

5. "The Witch of Coos" is written from the perspective of whom?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happened to Frost in 1913?

2. In "Snow," why does the husband suggest they forgive the pastor?

3. How does Untermeyer describe Frost?

4. According to "The Code," what does Frost understand?

5. What statement does "The Investment" make?

6. What do "Death of the Hired Man" and "The Housekeeper" have in common?

7. What is "Brown's Descent" about?

8. What is the observation that begins "Birches"?

9. What does the man in "The Star-Splitter" do to his house and why?

10. How did Frost get his name?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

A lot of Frost's poems are symbolic. What role does the weather play in Frost's poems? Use at least four specific examples in your answer.

Essay Topic 2

What does Frost do to bring the ordinary thoughts of people to life in his poems? Cite examples from the poems to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

"Birches" is one of Frost's most famous poems. What about "Birches" makes it different from, or similar to, other poems? Why would this poem be one of Frost's most famous poems?

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