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SIRION..

by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.

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

Q01of 10

What is the primary structural form of 'Sirion'?

Q02of 10

To whom does the speaker direct the accusation 'thou, O godless man'?

Q03of 10

The opening line 'Whom wait ye for?' most likely functions as which of the following?

Q04of 10

Which literary technique is most evident in 'Not puffed up with uncertain hopes, uplifting / Thy hand against the servants'?

Q05of 10

The phrase 'ancient Law, / That was by Moses given' is best understood as an allusion to:

Q06of 10

Which of the following best describes the overall tone of the poem?

Q07of 10

The image of God 'who seeth all things' primarily serves which thematic purpose?

Q08of 10

The phrase 'servants of the Lord' in the poem refers most directly to:

Q09of 10

Which pair of words in the poem uses repetition to emphasize the king's arrogance?

Q10of 10

According to the poem, why does the speaker refuse the king's commandment?

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