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MARTHA..

by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.

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

Q01of 10

Who is the speaker of the poem?

Q02of 10

The phrase 'sitteth idly at the Master's feet' primarily refers to which biblical figure?

Q03of 10

Which biblical episode does the poem directly allude to?

Q04of 10

What does the phrase ''T is the old story' suggest about Martha's feelings?

Q05of 10

Which of the following best describes the overall tone of the poem?

Q06of 10

In terms of structure and form, the poem is best described as:

Q07of 10

The final line, 'She shows her love by words, and I by works,' functions primarily as:

Q08of 10

Which poetic technique is most prominent in 'make ready the guest-chamber, / Prepare the food, set everything in order'?

Q09of 10

What does the imagery of preparing the house—guest-chamber, food, order—most powerfully convey?

Q10of 10

How does Longfellow's choice to give Martha the sole speaking voice shape the reader's interpretation?

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