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THE BOSS.

by James Russell Lowell.

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

Q01of 10

What is the primary form of 'The Boss'?

Q02of 10

What does the phrase 'pull wires' most directly refer to in the poem?

Q03of 10

What fate does Lowell imply Nature intended for the boss?

Q04of 10

Which literary device is most central to the poem's wit?

Q05of 10

How does Lowell characterize 'Nature' in the poem?

Q06of 10

What is the predominant tone of the poem?

Q07of 10

The word 'baffles' in the poem implies that the boss has done what to Nature's intention?

Q08of 10

Which best describes the speaker's attitude toward the boss's skill?

Q09of 10

The rhyme scheme of the poem can be described as:

Q10of 10

In the context of Lowell's satire, what broader theme does the poem illustrate?

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