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Storgy

Quiz — Storgy

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by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.

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

Q01of 10

What is the predominant form of this poem in terms of rhyme scheme?

Q02of 10

The phrase 'puffs of mountain air' is best understood as an example of which poetic technique?

Q03of 10

Which theme is most central to the poem?

Q04of 10

Who is the speaker of this poem, and what is his relationship to the setting?

Q05of 10

The detail 'bands of wounded and sick Crusaders' primarily serves what purpose in the poem?

Q06of 10

The overall tone of the poem can best be described as:

Q07of 10

The reference to 'figs and wine' from traders 'From the Levant' functions primarily as:

Q08of 10

The structure of the poem moves from natural description toward human activity. What is the effect of this structural choice?

Q09of 10

According to the poem, which of the following groups is explicitly mentioned as present in the town?

Q10of 10

The word 'mendicant' in 'mendicant friars' most nearly means:

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