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ST. JOHN'S, CAMBRIDGE.

by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.

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

Q01of 10

What is the predominant poetic form of 'St. John's, Cambridge'?

Q02of 10

In the octave, what sound does the speaker first notice beneath the tree?

Q03of 10

The phrase 'Behold thy son!' alludes to which biblical moment?

Q04of 10

Who is 'one of whom was said / In the world's darkest hour, "Behold thy son!"'?

Q05of 10

What traditional legend about the Apostle John does the phrase 'living still, and wandering on / And waiting for the advent long delayed' invoke?

Q06of 10

How does the sestet broaden the poem's source of spiritual instruction beyond scripture?

Q07of 10

Which of the following best describes the poem's central thematic concern?

Q08of 10

The closing lines echo a specific New Testament passage. From which book does the phrase 'the peace of God, that passeth understanding' derive?

Q09of 10

What is the dominant tone of the sonnet's sestet?

Q10of 10

In the octave, to whom does 'his hand' most likely refer in the phrase 'whose hand thy stones memorial laid'?

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