1 Which of the following literary devices is NOT used in the poem? Allusion Quotation marks to signal dialogue or thought Simile Metaphor 2 What is the form of the poem? Villanelle Free verse Elegy Sonnet 3 Which of the following best captures the meaning of "rehearsing" as used in Line 9? supervising a performer or group that is practicing recounting in order (enumerating) practicing a play, piece of music, or other work for later public performance mentally preparing or reciting words one intends to say 4 The reader can infer that the woman has how many children? Three One Two Four 5 Which of the following best describes the tone of the poem? Wistful but hopeful Foreboding and dark Melancholy and regretful Cheerful and content 6 Which of the following is the rhyme scheme used in the poem? AAAB ABBB ABBABB ABBA ABBA ABCABC AABB ABAB ABCABC AABB ABAB ABABAB 7 What is the "small balloon" in Line 8? A hot-air balloon passing over the park A helium balloon that the woman's child holds An imagined thought bubble rising out of the former lover's head A thought bubble that the woman imagines rising out of her head 8 Which of the following is the meaning of "neat" as used in Line 7? done with or demonstrating skill or efficiency interesting and fascinating habitually tidy, well groomed, or well organized well-groomed and elegant 9 What tense is used in the poem? A combination of present and past tense Present tense Past tense Present perfect tense 10 From which perspective is the poem narrated? Omniscient third-person First-person A mixture of first- and third-person Limited or close third-person 11 The final line of the poem concludes with "They have eaten me alive." To whom is the woman speaking? Her husband Her former lover The wind Her children 12 How many stanzas and lines are in the poem? The first two stanzas are four lines each and the third stanza is seven lines. Three stanzas of six lines each. The first two stanzas are four lines each and the third stanza is six lines. Three stanzas of four lines each. 13 Which of the following best characterizes the children in the poem? Rambunctious and creative Sweet and calm Quiet and withdrawn Demanding and irritating 14 Which of the following poetry devices are used in Line 1? End-stopping Caesura Parataxis All of the above 15 The poem implies that the woman's clothes are ____. old and unfashionable dirty and torn bold, but in ill taste clean and well-fitting 16 In what year was this poem published? 1975 1961 1980 1955 17 What is the poem's attitude towards traditional, patriarchal society? Unquestioning and traditional Critical and questioning Skeptical but ultimately accepting Supportive and celebratory 18 Which of the following is NOT a theme in the poem? Identity Motherhood Friendship Gender roles 19 Which of the following INCORRECTLY describes the argument this poem makes about gender? The poem demonstrates how women feel confined by social stereotypes to act as if motherhood is always enjoyable and rewarding, even when they do not truly feel this way. The poem suggests that, contrary to the prevailing view in the 1960s, not all women are happy with the duties of motherhood. The poem highlights the challenges and emotional burden associated with motherhood. The poem advocates for rigid gender roles and suggests that women inherently find joy in motherhood. 20 Which of the following best describes the setting of the poem? Australia The woman's home A bench next to some dirt A park 21 "she says to his departing smile" is an example of which of the following? Caesura Metonymy Simile Alliteration 22 What is enjambment? A break between words within a metrical foot. A pause near the middle of a line. The occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words. The continuation of a sentence across a line break in a poem. 23 What is the meaning of "nursing" as used in Line 12? The profession or practice of providing care for the sick. Trying to cure or alleviate an injury. Breastfeeding a baby. Slowly drinking. 24 Which of the following details about Gwen Harwood is most relevant to the themes of the poem? She studied music and is a talented pianist. She was awarded the Robert Frost Medal for her poetry in 1977. She published many of her poems under a male pseudonym. She is from Australia. 25 Which of the following is an example of spoken dialogue in the poem? "she says to his departing smile." "but for the grace of God…” “Time holds great surprises.” "Two children whine and bicker,"