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THE DESCENT OF THE MUSES.

by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.

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

Q01of 10

What is the rhyme scheme of this poem's octave (first eight lines)?

Q02of 10

The phrase 'convent on the shining heights / Of Pierus' primarily suggests that the Muses lived in a place of:

Q03of 10

Which poetic form does 'The Descent of the Muses' follow?

Q04of 10

The sestet describes the Muses as 'Proud were these sisters, but were not too proud.' This line primarily conveys:

Q05of 10

What effect does the Muses' descent have on the world, according to the octave?

Q06of 10

The image of 'housewives span, and farmers ploughed' while their daughters learned music and science is best described as:

Q07of 10

The 'Pierides' mentioned in the final line refers to:

Q08of 10

The tone of the poem can best be described as:

Q09of 10

What is the speaker's attitude toward the country girls who learn from the Muses?

Q10of 10

The phrase 'splendor of cloudless days and starry nights' functions primarily as:

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