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THE PEACE-PIPE.

by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.

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

Q01of 10

What is the structural form of 'The Peace-Pipe,' shared with its Finnish source inspiration?

Q02of 10

In the poem's opening section, what does Gitche Manito use to create the pipe-stem?

Q03of 10

The image of the smoke rising 'first a single line of darkness, / Then a denser, bluer vapor, / Then a snow-white cloud unfolding' primarily functions as what type of literary device?

Q04of 10

How does Gitche Manito characterize the inter-tribal warfare when he looks down upon the gathered warriors?

Q05of 10

When Gitche Manito promises 'I will send a Prophet to you, / A Deliverer of the nations,' what condition does he attach to this promise?

Q06of 10

The simile 'Gleamed like Ishkoodah, the comet' is applied to which image in the poem?

Q07of 10

What is the central irony in the tale of Shawondasee and the 'maiden' he yearns for?

Q08of 10

What does the detail that the river runs 'dark below them… soiled and stained with streaks of crimson' after the warriors bathe primarily convey?

Q09of 10

Mudjekeewis defeats Mishe-Mokwa primarily by doing what, and what title does he receive afterward?

Q10of 10

The episode of Shingebis and Kabibonokka is best described as conveying which theme?

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