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THE BIG BLACK TRAWLER.

by Alfred Noyes.

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

Q01of 10

What type of vessel is described as 'the very best ship' the speaker ever knew?

Q02of 10

What is the primary structural form of this poem?

Q03of 10

In what season and setting does the shipwreck occur?

Q04of 10

What practical trick does the old sailor use to keep his feet warm during the wreck?

Q05of 10

How does the speaker characterize the old sailor's age across the poem?

Q06of 10

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

Q07of 10

The phrase 'the good salt water that the Lord don't freeze' is best understood as an example of which technique?

Q08of 10

What does the repeated refrain 'let the bullgine run' most likely contribute to the poem?

Q09of 10

The old sailor is described as having 'a broken nose' and being a 'cripple.' What is the likely thematic purpose of these physical details?

Q10of 10

Which word most accurately describes the old sailor's attitude in his reply, 'Ay, warm as a lickle piece of toast'?

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