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THE SINGING IN GOD'S ACRE.

by Eugene Field.

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

Q01of 10

In this poem, "God's Acre" most directly refers to which of the following?

Q02of 10

Which structural form best describes the repeated stanzas beginning "Sleep, oh, sleep"?

Q03of 10

The image of the angels with "radiant wings are folded" and "eyes are bended low" primarily conveys which quality?

Q04of 10

What is the central theme of the poem?

Q05of 10

In the refrain, the phrase "The Shepherd guardeth His sheep" is best understood as an allusion to which tradition?

Q06of 10

How does the poem's narrative structure progress across its three main sections?

Q07of 10

Which word best captures the overall tone of the poem?

Q08of 10

What poetic technique is most prominent in the lines "Fast speedeth the night away, / Soon cometh the glorious day"?

Q09of 10

Who is the speaker or narrative voice of the poem?

Q10of 10

According to the poem, how do the flowers participate in the song?

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