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GLOVE OF BLACK IN WHITE HAND BARE.

by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.

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

Q01of 10

What is the primary theme of the poem?

Q02of 10

What does the phrase 'laughing eyes and fugitive' most likely suggest about the woman?

Q03of 10

Which poetic form best describes the structure of this poem?

Q04of 10

The speaker's tone throughout the poem is best described as:

Q05of 10

What is the significance of the 'glove of black in white hand bare'?

Q06of 10

Which of the following best describes the veil as presented in the poem?

Q07of 10

The closing couplet 'This is killing men that live, / 'T is not mourning for the dead' functions primarily as:

Q08of 10

Which technique does Longfellow most prominently use to build his argument in the poem?

Q09of 10

The word 'sovereign' in 'Sovereign attitude and air' most nearly means:

Q10of 10

Who is the speaker of the poem most likely addressing?

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