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BUTTER..

by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.

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

Q01of 10

What is the occasion described at the opening of the poem?

Q02of 10

The phrase 'a sup / Of this New England air' most likely refers to which concept?

Q03of 10

The speaker claims he is 'not one of those who think' New England air surpasses Old England's ale. What does this reveal about the speaker's stance?

Q04of 10

Which literary technique is most prominently used when comparing 'New England air' to 'Old England's ale'?

Q05of 10

The overall tone of 'BUTTER.' by Longfellow is best described as:

Q06of 10

The word 'draught' in the final line refers to:

Q07of 10

The poem's title 'BUTTER.' is unusual because the word does not appear in the poem's text. What is the most plausible interpretation of the title?

Q08of 10

The contrast between 'New England' and 'Old England' in the poem serves primarily to:

Q09of 10

The poem's structure—four lines of roughly iambic pentameter—most closely resembles which poetic form?

Q10of 10

Who is the implied audience of the speaker's remarks in the poem?

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