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BEWARE!.

by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.

Ten questions on craft, meaning, and form. Untimed. Answer every question to submit.

Q01of 10

What is the primary purpose of the repeated refrain 'Beware! Beware! / Trust her not, / She is fooling thee!' at the end of every stanza?

Q02of 10

What does the garland the woman offers ultimately represent?

Q03of 10

Which of the following best describes the overall tone of 'BEWARE!'?

Q04of 10

The subtitle 'HUT DU DICH!' is significant because it indicates that this poem is

Q05of 10

What structural feature is consistent across all five stanzas?

Q06of 10

The line 'She has a bosom as white as snow' is an example of which poetic device?

Q07of 10

Who is the speaker most likely addressing throughout the poem?

Q08of 10

Which physical detail in the poem is used to illustrate the woman's calculated coquetry rather than simply her beauty?

Q09of 10

What theme is most central to 'BEWARE!'?

Q10of 10

According to the poem, what is true about what the maiden says?

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