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POEMS OF THE WAR..

by James Russell Lowell.

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

Q01of 10

Which best describes the overarching thematic tension in Lowell's *Poems of the War*?

Q02of 10

The poem 'The Present Crisis' most likely addresses which of the following, given the collection's Civil War context?

Q03of 10

What poetic form is most strongly suggested by the title 'The Rose: a Ballad'?

Q04of 10

The figure of Prometheus, named in the table of contents, most likely functions in this collection as a symbol of what?

Q05of 10

The poem 'A Requiem' in this collection most likely adopts which tone?

Q06of 10

In the satirical piece involving 'Mr. H. Biglow,' what technique does Lowell most likely employ?

Q07of 10

The poem 'St. Michael the Weigher' most likely uses imagery of weighing or judgment to explore which theme?

Q08of 10

Which poetic technique is most directly implied by the title 'Remembered Music'?

Q09of 10

The poem 'The Shepherd of King Admetus' alludes to the myth in which Apollo serves as a shepherd. What is the most likely thematic purpose of this allusion in Lowell's work?

Q10of 10

Based on the collection's context, the phrase 'their sacrifices must hold significance' reflects which of Lowell's core convictions in *Poems of the War*?

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