Multiple Choice
Identify the
choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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What does “arduous” (line 4) suggest
about the task of repairing the house?
a. | It was simple. | b. | It was difficult. | c. | It was
annoying. | d. | It was
overwhelming. |
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What is the purpose of the italics used in lines
26–29?
a. | to indicate speech | b. | to foreshadow future events | c. | to serve as an epilogue | d. | to provide
emphasis |
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Which statement best describes the character of the
father?
a. | He has high expectations of his
children. | b. | He provides a good role model for his
children. | c. | He demonstrates his love for his family through his
work. | d. | He shows more caring for his house than his
family. |
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Which literary device is primarily used in the
poem?
a. | paradox | b. | internal rhyme | c. | personification | d. | extended
metaphor |
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Which word best describes the overall mood
of the poem?
a. | solemn | b. | regretful | c. | nostalgic | d. | whimsical |
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What is the form of the poem?
a. | ballad | b. | sonnet | c. | free
verse | d. | blank verse |
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