What Do You Know About The Poem "The Highwayman"?

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What Do You Know About The Poem "The Highwayman"? - Quiz

The Highwayman is a poem by Alfred Noyes. It's divided into two parts and tells a story about love and suffering. If you're a poetry fan, then you must have heard of this masterpiece. Let's take a quiz together to find out how much you know about the Highwayman!


Questions and Answers
  • 1. 

    The highwayman was...

    • A.

      Driving

    • B.

      Walking

    • C.

      Riding

    • D.

      Running

    Correct Answer
    C. Riding
    Explanation
    The correct answer is riding. The word "highwayman" typically refers to a person who robs travelers on the highway, often on horseback. Therefore, it can be inferred that the highwayman was riding a horse while carrying out his criminal activities.

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  • 2. 

    What type of hat was he wearing?

    • A.

      A French cocked-hat

    • B.

      A fedora

    • C.

      A wool hat

    • D.

      A cowboy hat

    Correct Answer
    A. A French cocked-hat
    Explanation
    The correct answer is A French cocked-hat. This type of hat is characterized by its three-cornered shape and was popular in the 18th century. It was often worn by gentlemen and military officers during that time period.

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  • 3. 

    Where did the highwayman arrive?

    • A.

      To his house

    • B.

      To the old inn

    • C.

      To an old mill

    • D.

      To his father's house

    Correct Answer
    B. To the old inn
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "To the old inn." This can be inferred from the given options, where the highwayman is said to arrive at various locations. Among these options, the old inn is the most likely place for the highwayman to arrive, as it is a common location for travelers and would be suitable for his activities as a highwayman.

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  • 4. 

    Who was waiting for him?

    • A.

      His partner in crime

    • B.

      His sister

    • C.

      The landlord's daughter

    • D.

      No one

    Correct Answer
    C. The landlord's daughter
    Explanation
    The correct answer is the landlord's daughter. This implies that the person being referred to in the question was expected or awaited by the landlord's daughter. The context or previous information is not provided, so it is unclear why the landlord's daughter was waiting for him.

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  • 5. 

    What was her name?

    • A.

      Bess

    • B.

      Tess

    • C.

      Agnes

    • D.

      Jess

    Correct Answer
    A. Bess
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Bess because it is the only name provided in the options.

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  • 6. 

    Where did the highwayman go?

    • A.

      To find a home for him and Bess

    • B.

      To kill the king

    • C.

      To revenge his family

    • D.

      To find the gold

    Correct Answer
    D. To find the gold
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "To find the gold." This is indicated by the fact that the other options do not align with the context of the question. The highwayman's motive is to find the gold, not to find a home for him and Bess, kill the king, or revenge his family. Therefore, the most logical explanation is that the highwayman went to find the gold.

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  • 7. 

    What did the King George's men do to Bess?

    • A.

      They killed her

    • B.

      They tied her

    • C.

      They kidnapped her

    • D.

      They did nothing to her, but to her father

    Correct Answer
    B. They tied her
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "They tied her." This suggests that the King George's men restrained Bess by tying her up.

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  • 8. 

    What did Bess do?

    • A.

      She ran away

    • B.

      She killed herself

    • C.

      She killed the King's men

    • D.

      She killed the highwayman

    Correct Answer
    B. She killed herself
  • 9. 

    What happened to the highwayman?

    • A.

      The king's men killed him

    • B.

      He killed himself

    • C.

      He killed king's men and then himself

    • D.

      He disappeared

    Correct Answer
    A. The king's men killed him
    Explanation
    The correct answer is that the king's men killed the highwayman. This means that the highwayman was murdered by the soldiers who were working for the king.

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  • 10. 

    When can you hear the highwayman's spirit riding again?

    • A.

      In fall nights

    • B.

      In summer nights

    • C.

      In winter nights

    • D.

      In srping nights

    Correct Answer
    C. In winter nights
    Explanation
    In winter nights, you can hear the highwayman's spirit riding again. This suggests that the highwayman's spirit is believed to be more active or present during the winter season. It could be because winter nights are often associated with darkness, coldness, and a sense of mystery, which aligns with the eerie and ghostly nature of the highwayman's spirit. Additionally, the winter nights may create a more haunting and atmospheric setting, enhancing the presence of the spirit.

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