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Quiz — Storgy

PRAYER.

by H. D..

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

Q01of 10

What is the overall structure of 'Prayer' by H. D.?

Q02of 10

To whom is the speaker most likely addressing the plea 'Mistress—be near!'?

Q03of 10

What does the phrase 'dark rose and fiery bays' most likely represent?

Q04of 10

Which of the following best describes the speaker's condition at the poem's opening?

Q05of 10

The image of 'fold the garment / on the riven locks' most closely suggests:

Q06of 10

What does the speaker ask the 'Mistress' to 'give back' in the second half of the poem?

Q07of 10

The catalogue of crafted objects — sandal, steel-clasp, shield, helmet-rim, spear-shaft — primarily serves to:

Q08of 10

The repeated use of 'silver' and the contrast 'white silver with the dark hammered in' functions primarily as:

Q09of 10

The word 'disenchanted' appears twice in the poem. What is its primary effect?

Q10of 10

According to the poem, what condition do the speaker's hands represent?

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