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THE ROCK-A-BY LADY.

by Eugene Field.

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

Q01of 10

In 'The Rock-a-By Lady,' the poppies that hang from the lady's 'head to her feet' most likely function as a symbol of:

Q02of 10

The structural form of 'The Rock-a-By Lady' is best described as:

Q03of 10

In 'Booh!', the speaker refers to himself as the baby's 'progenitor.' What does this word choice reveal about the speaker's tone?

Q04of 10

Which of the following best identifies the primary theme shared by both poems?

Q05of 10

In 'The Rock-a-By Lady,' the line 'And the stars peek-a-boo with their own misty gleams' is notable primarily because it:

Q06of 10

Who is the speaker of 'Booh!' and how do we know?

Q07of 10

The imagery of 'boats go a-floating on silvery streams' and 'fairies go winging' in 'The Rock-a-By Lady' is best described as:

Q08of 10

In 'Booh!', when the baby's 'under lip came out and farther out it came,' the poet is most accurately depicting:

Q09of 10

The repetition of 'comes stealing; comes creeping' at the opening and close of 'The Rock-a-By Lady' primarily creates:

Q10of 10

According to the text of 'Booh!', what does the baby do after laughing at the peekaboo game?

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