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OLD ENGLISH LULLABY.

by Eugene Field.

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

Q01of 10

What is the primary purpose of the refrain 'Balow, my boy!' repeated throughout the poem?

Q02of 10

Which phrase best captures the poem's overall tone?

Q03of 10

In the line 'Moonlight and mirkland queene,' the word 'mirkland' most likely means:

Q04of 10

Who are the secondary 'singers' of the lullaby besides the mother?

Q05of 10

The archaic spelling and Scots dialect words such as 'dinna greit,' 'bonnie,' and 'perchaunce' are used primarily to:

Q06of 10

What does the phrase 'dinna greit' most likely mean in context?

Q07of 10

In the final stanza, 'balow land' refers to:

Q08of 10

The image of fairies dancing on the child's 'slumbering een' is best interpreted as:

Q09of 10

How does the poem's structure reinforce its lullaby function?

Q10of 10

According to the poem, what is the father doing while the mother sings?

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