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THE TWO LITTLE SKEEZUCKS.

by Eugene Field.

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

Q01of 10

Which best describes the overall form of 'The Two Little Skeezucks'?

Q02of 10

What is the primary theme of the poem?

Q03of 10

In the stanza beginning 'They didn't fret much,' the phrase 'recked not a whit' most nearly means:

Q04of 10

When King Fan says 'all Fairs were a bore,' what does this reveal about his character?

Q05of 10

The skeezucks return 'to the tune of Hail to the Chief!' This allusion is best described as:

Q06of 10

What technique does Field use when the king asks whether they 'happened to meet / With a nice missionary or two'?

Q07of 10

Which word best describes the tone of the poem throughout?

Q08of 10

The skeezucks' complaint that children must use 'forks and with spoons' and are denied 'free use of one's paddies' employs which literary technique?

Q09of 10

Who is the speaker or narrative voice in this poem?

Q10of 10

At the poem's close, the skeezucks climb back into their coconut trees 'with no shirts to keep clean / Or trousers that bag at the knees.' What is the effect of this ending?

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