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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 1: "The Red Wheelbarrow," Lines 1-8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What adjective is used to describe the chickens?
(a) Young.
(b) Spotted.
(c) Damp.
(d) White.

2. According to the poem, what "depends" on the red wheelbarrow?
(a) The farmer who owns it.
(b) The speaker's future happiness.
(c) Something important but unspecified.
(d) The creatures that inhabit the farm.

3. According to line 7, where are the chickens located relative to the wheelbarrow?
(a) Astride.
(b) Near.
(c) Below.
(d) Beside.

4. What similarity is shared by every second line of the poem?
(a) They all contain a single syllable.
(b) They all rhyme with one another.
(c) They all begin with the letter "b."
(d) They all are one word long.

5. Which of the following describes the rhythm of the poem?
(a) Free verse.
(b) Iambic trimeter.
(c) Ballad meter.
(d) Blank verse.

Short Answer Questions

1. In line 5, which word is used to describe the rainwater on the wheelbarrow?

2. How many lines does "The Red Wheelbarrow" have?

3. How are the lines of the poem arranged?

4. How many sentences does the poem contain?

5. Who is the author of "The Red Wheelbarrow"?

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