Robert Frost

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    In "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening," Frost writes that the speaker imagines his horse to think him strange.  What might be the significance of this?

    • A. Frost is implying that the speaker is insane.
    • B. The opinion of the horse could represent the opinion of society; the speaker recognizes that in the eyes of his peers, his actions seem strange.
    • C. Frost is trying to use humor in his poem.
    • D. The talking horse suggests that animals, as representatives of the natural world, are wise and have important things to say to us.
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  • 2. 

    What is the rhyme scheme of "After Apple Picking?"

    • a. ABAB BCBC CDCD

    • b. ABBA CDDC DEED

    • c. ABBA BCCB CDDC

    • d. It has no fixed rhyme scheme.

    Correct Answer
    A. b. ABBA CDDC DEED
    Explanation
    The correct answer is b. ABBA CDDC DEED. In this poem, the rhyme scheme follows a pattern of alternating end sounds. The first and fourth lines of each stanza rhyme (ABBA), the second and third lines rhyme (CDDC), and the fifth and sixth lines rhyme (DEED). This consistent pattern of rhyme throughout the poem creates a sense of structure and musicality.

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  • 3. 

    What is the speaker's attitude in "After Apple Picking?"

    • a. Apple picking is an easy job.

    • b. Apple picking is his favorite time of year.

    • c. The speaker has had too much of apple picking.

    • d. The speaker hates apples.

    Correct Answer
    A. c. The speaker has had too much of apple picking.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is c. The speaker has had too much of apple picking. This can be inferred from the poem "After Apple Picking" by Robert Frost, where the speaker describes the exhaustion and weariness he feels after a long day of apple picking. The speaker talks about how his ladder is shaking and how he is tired of the task. These details suggest that the speaker has had enough of apple picking and is ready for a break.

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    What is the speaker doing in "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening?"

    • a. Watching someone's wood fill up with snow

    • b. Taking a stroll through the woods

    • c. Walking his horse

    • d. Collecting wood for a fire

    Correct Answer
    A. a. Watching someone's wood fill up with snow
    Explanation
    In the poem "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening," the speaker describes stopping by someone's woods and observing them fill up with snow. The speaker is captivated by the beauty and tranquility of the scene, as indicated by the repeated line "And miles to go before I sleep." The poem reflects on the speaker's desire to stay and enjoy the peacefulness of the woods, but also acknowledges the responsibilities and obligations that prevent them from doing so.

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    In "Acquainted with the Night," the last line of the first stanza, "I have outwalked the furthest city light" suggests that the

    • a. speaker's vision is impaired by the rain

    • b. speaker only walks in total darkness

    • c. speaker sees the lights turned off

    • d. speaker walks great distances in the night

    Correct Answer
    A. d. speaker walks great distances in the night
    Explanation
    The correct answer is d. speaker walks great distances in the night. This is suggested by the line "I have outwalked the furthest city light," which implies that the speaker has walked so far that they are no longer within the range of any city lights.

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