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Disillusionment of Ten O'Clock.

by Wallace Stevens.

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

Q01of 10

What garment is said to 'haunt' the houses at the poem's opening?

Q02of 10

Which of the following best describes the overall tone of the poem?

Q03of 10

The long list of colorful ring patterns (green, purple, yellow, blue) serves primarily to:

Q04of 10

What does the word 'ceintures' most likely mean in this poem's context?

Q05of 10

The phrase 'dream of baboons and periwinkles' is best understood as an image of:

Q06of 10

Which structural feature best characterizes the form of this poem?

Q07of 10

The old sailor at the poem's end functions primarily as:

Q08of 10

The phrase 'red weather' in the final lines is best understood as:

Q09of 10

According to a straightforward reading of the poem, what are the people in the houses actually doing at ten o'clock?

Q10of 10

The title's word 'disillusionment' suggests that the speaker:

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