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THE MAN WHO DISCOVERED THE USE OF A CHAIR.

by Alfred Noyes.

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

Q01of 10

What is the overall verse form that best describes this poem's structure?

Q02of 10

What function do the italicized interjections such as 'Hear! hear!' and 'Order! Order!' serve in the poem?

Q03of 10

Which central theme does the poem most directly satirize?

Q04of 10

In the stanza beginning 'There were ten fat aldermen,' what does the imagery of 'ten fat aldermen' primarily convey?

Q05of 10

The speaker describes the chair crashing through a window and smashing 'a bus into Wednesday week.' This image is best understood as:

Q06of 10

What does the phrase 'It missed that head by the width of a hair' primarily achieve?

Q07of 10

According to the poem, what specific outcome finally brings the man the recognition he desired?

Q08of 10

The speaker's tone throughout the poem can best be described as:

Q09of 10

The line 'for he wished to be famous (as great men do)' is best read as:

Q10of 10

What most directly prevents the man from being heard at the Guildhall dinner?

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