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THE STORK.

by Eugene Field.

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

Q01of 10

The poem is organized into four stanzas that each begin with a reference to 'last night.' What is the primary structural effect of this repeated opening?

Q02of 10

In the first stanza, the baby is described as 'lapped in dreamless slumber.' What does this image primarily convey?

Q03of 10

The poem references 'Babyland, out yonder / Beside a silver sea.' This image functions primarily as a(n):

Q04of 10

In the second stanza, the speaker says 'the dear old Stork has sought our home / A many times gone by.' What does this detail reveal about the family?

Q05of 10

The central extended metaphor of the poem—the Stork delivering the baby—is best described as a:

Q06of 10

Which word best describes the overall tone of the poem?

Q07of 10

In the third stanza, the speaker observes that the newborn 'neither stare nor weep' but instead cuddles and sleeps. What does this observation suggest thematically?

Q08of 10

The poem addresses three different 'you' figures across its stanzas. Which sequence correctly identifies them in order?

Q09of 10

The phrase 'nestling wee' in the final stanza is an example of which poetic technique?

Q10of 10

According to the poem, where does the speaker find the baby in the second stanza?

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