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Holy Thursday.

by William Blake.

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

Q01of 10

What is the primary setting of 'Holy Thursday' by William Blake?

Q02of 10

Which phrase best describes the formal structure of 'Holy Thursday' (Songs of Innocence)?

Q03of 10

The grey-headed beadles carry 'wands as white as snow.' What does this image most strongly suggest?

Q04of 10

When Blake writes that the children 'like Thames waters flow' into St. Paul's, the simile primarily conveys

Q05of 10

The speaker refers to the children as 'flowers of London town' and 'multitudes of lambs.' What technique do these phrases share?

Q06of 10

What is the dominant theme of 'Holy Thursday'?

Q07of 10

Who is the speaker of the poem most likely to be?

Q08of 10

The final line—'lest you drive an angel from your door'—alludes most directly to which tradition?

Q09of 10

How does the tone shift between the second and third stanzas?

Q10of 10

According to the poem, where do the 'aged' men sit in relation to the children during the service?

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