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Rhapsody on a Windy Night.

by T. S. Eliot.

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

Q01of 10

The poem's structure is organized primarily around which recurring device?

Q02of 10

Which image does Eliot use to describe how midnight disturbs the speaker's memory?

Q03of 10

What is the dominant tone of the poem's closing lines—'Put your shoes at the door, sleep, prepare for life' / 'The last twist of the knife'?

Q04of 10

The French phrase 'La lune ne garde aucune rancune' (the moon bears no grudge) is an allusion most consistent with which literary technique?

Q05of 10

In the poem, the street lamps are given the ability to speak and observe. This technique is best described as:

Q06of 10

Which of the following best describes the central theme of 'Rhapsody on a Windy Night'?

Q07of 10

The imagery of 'a twisted branch upon the beach / Eaten smooth, and polished / As if the world gave up / The secret of its skeleton' primarily conveys:

Q08of 10

The speaker observes a child whose hand 'automatic / Slipped out and pocketed a toy.' The word 'automatic' most likely suggests:

Q09of 10

Who or what serves as the poem's principal speaker throughout most of the narrative?

Q10of 10

According to the poem, what does the speaker notice about the woman described at half-past one?

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