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THE CROWD..

by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.

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

Q01of 10

What form best describes this excerpt from Longfellow's *Christus: A Mystery*?

Q02of 10

What does the structural choice of labeling the speaker 'CHRISTUS, within' most effectively convey?

Q03of 10

Which theme is most centrally expressed in this excerpt?

Q04of 10

The crowd narrator cries 'Listen, he speaks to her!' primarily to achieve what effect?

Q05of 10

Who is the speaker of the opening lines 'He stands beside her bed!'?

Q06of 10

The exclamation marks following 'He stands beside her bed!' and 'He takes her hand!' are best understood as a technique to convey:

Q07of 10

The imagery of Christ taking the maiden's hand alludes most directly to which biblical source?

Q08of 10

The brevity of Christ's command 'Maiden, arise!' primarily contributes to what tonal quality?

Q09of 10

What is the most accurate description of the overall tone of this excerpt?

Q10of 10

Based on the excerpt, what is actually happening in the scene when Christ says 'Maiden, arise!'?

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