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Storgy

Quiz — Storgy

JOSEPH..

by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.

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

Q01of 10

Who is the speaker of this poem?

Q02of 10

What physical problem does the speaker mention in the opening lines?

Q03of 10

What is the likely cause of the saddle-girths giving way?

Q04of 10

What is the overall tone of the poem?

Q05of 10

What does the phrase 'but play' suggest about the speaker's attitude?

Q06of 10

Which poetic form best describes the structure of this poem?

Q07of 10

What is the rhyme scheme of the poem?

Q08of 10

What biblical allusion is embedded in the poem's subject matter?

Q09of 10

What does the imagery of 'trudging through the heat' primarily convey?

Q10of 10

How does the poem achieve a 'domestic' or relatable quality despite its sacred subject?

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