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MANAHEM, THE ESSENIAN..

by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.

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

Q01of 10

What is the overall form of 'Manahem, the Essenian'?

Q02of 10

The phrase 'noonday night' in the opening line is best described as which poetic device?

Q03of 10

Manahem refers to the central figure as both 'Son of Joseph' and 'Son of David.' What is the primary thematic function of this dual naming?

Q04of 10

The image of hands 'that healed the sick now pierced with nails' primarily employs which technique?

Q05of 10

Who are 'the three faithful Maries' mentioned in the poem?

Q06of 10

What is the dominant tone of Manahem's portion of the poem?

Q07of 10

What is the effect of ending the poem with the speech of the Scribes and Elders?

Q08of 10

To whom is the exclamation 'O Joseph Caiaphas, thou great High-Priest' directly addressed?

Q09of 10

The line 'Those feet that wandered homeless through the world / Now crossed and bleeding' achieves its pathos chiefly through:

Q10of 10

According to the poem, how many figures are visually described as being on crosses?

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