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THE WIND SLEEPERS.

by H. D..

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

Q01of 10

Who serves as the speaker in 'The Wind Sleepers'?

Q02of 10

What does the image 'whiter / than the crust / left by the tide' primarily suggest about the speakers?

Q03of 10

What action does the phrase 'tear us an altar' demand of the living?

Q04of 10

The word 'propitiate' in the poem most nearly means:

Q05of 10

Which poetic form best describes the overall structure of 'The Wind Sleepers'?

Q06of 10

What is the central theme of the poem?

Q07of 10

How does H. D. use sound imagery in the final stanza?

Q08of 10

What does the phrase 'we awoke and fled / through the city gate' imply about the speakers?

Q09of 10

The instruction to 'pace a circle and pay tribute / with a song' alludes most closely to what kind of practice?

Q10of 10

What is the dominant tone of the poem?

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