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IN THE CHURCHYARD AT TARRYTOWN.

by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.

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

Q01of 10

What is the formal structure of 'In the Churchyard at Tarrytown'?

Q02of 10

The phrase 'bright Indian Summer of his fame' functions primarily as what literary device?

Q03of 10

The image of 'dry leaves of life were all aflame' most directly conveys which idea?

Q04of 10

What is the dominant tone of the poem's sestet (lines 9–14)?

Q05of 10

Longfellow describes Irving as one who could 'wing with mirth the weary hours.' What does this line communicate about Irving's writing?

Q06of 10

What is the significance of the 'river' mentioned in line 5?

Q07of 10

The closing image of 'summers full of sunshine and of showers' does which of the following?

Q08of 10

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

Q09of 10

Which technique does Longfellow use in 'How sweet a life was his; how sweet a death!'?

Q10of 10

According to the poem, what marks Irving's 'secluded resting-place'?

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