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Miniver Cheevy.

by Edwin Arlington Robinson.

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

Q01of 10

Which best describes the overall structure of 'Miniver Cheevy'?

Q02of 10

The final stanza states that Miniver 'coughed, and called it fate.' What technique does Robinson primarily use here?

Q03of 10

What does the imagery of 'swords were bright and steeds were prancing' primarily convey?

Q04of 10

To which three distinct historical or legendary eras does Miniver's longing extend, as named in the poem?

Q05of 10

Robinson describes Romance as 'now on the town' and Art as 'a vagrant.' These phrases most likely function as:

Q06of 10

What is the dominant tone Robinson adopts toward Miniver throughout the poem?

Q07of 10

The line 'He missed the mediæval grace / Of iron clothing' is best understood as:

Q08of 10

The reference to the Medici is significant primarily because:

Q09of 10

The phrase 'child of scorn' in the opening line most plausibly refers to:

Q10of 10

The repetition 'Miniver thought, and thought, and thought, / And thought about it' most directly illustrates which theme?

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