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LONG AGO.

by Eugene Field.

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

Q01of 10

Which of the following best describes the overall structure of 'Long Ago' by Eugene Field?

Q02of 10

What does the speaker mean by the 'solemn truth' he learns when he returns to familiar places?

Q03of 10

In the first stanza, the speaker lists woodchucks, toads, and bees as his 'friends.' What is the primary effect of this choice?

Q04of 10

What does the crow described as 'poaching, saucy' suggest about the speaker's childhood perspective?

Q05of 10

The phrase 'all the woods and crows knew me' is best understood as an example of which literary technique?

Q06of 10

What is the dominant tone of the poem's final stanza?

Q07of 10

What function does the 'youngster at my knee' serve in the third stanza?

Q08of 10

The speaker references checkerberries and pickerel. What is the most likely purpose of these specific details?

Q09of 10

According to the poem, what is the speaker's attitude toward the 'Fates' who govern human life?

Q10of 10

Which theme is most central to 'Long Ago' as a whole?

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