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The Owl and the Pussy-Cat.

by Edward Lear.

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

Q01of 10

Which poetic form best describes the overall structure of 'The Owl and the Pussy-Cat'?

Q02of 10

What practical problem do the Owl and the Pussy-Cat need to solve before they can marry?

Q03of 10

The image of the 'pea-green boat' primarily contributes to which quality of the poem?

Q04of 10

The word 'runcible' in 'a runcible spoon' is best understood as which of the following?

Q05of 10

How does the speaker's tone remain consistent throughout all three stanzas?

Q06of 10

The repeating refrain at the end of each stanza (e.g., 'They danced by the light of the moon') serves primarily to:

Q07of 10

Which literary technique is most evident in the line 'O lovely Pussy! O Pussy, my love!'?

Q08of 10

The setting of 'the land where the Bong-tree grows' functions chiefly as:

Q09of 10

The turkey who officiates the wedding is described only as one 'who lives on the hill.' What effect does this minimal characterization create?

Q10of 10

Which of the following themes is most central to the poem as a whole?

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