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Beware do not read this poem, The Raven, Windigo Test

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  • Q1
    In “beware: do not read this poem,” to what does the speaker compare the poem?
    a horror movie, which is meant to terrify audience members
    a horror tale, in which people are pursued by an eerie woman
    another poem about a horrifying event in a strange house
    the mirror in a horror movie, into which people disappear
    30s
  • Q2
    Which of the following best describes the interaction between the speaker and the raven in “The Raven”?
    The speaker lets the raven into his home because it reminds him of his beloved, Lenore, and he wishes to reminisce about her.
    The speaker lets the raven into his home because he believes it knows his beloved, Lenore, and he wishes for news of her.
    The speaker at first welcomes the raven into his home, but he grows terrified of it and eventually chases it off.
    The raven repeatedly utters one word, "Nevermore," which the speaker interprets in various ways as a comment on his life.
    30s
  • Q3
    What does the speaker in "The Raven" feel when he first thinks that Lenore may be at his door?
    joy and passion
    confusion and melancholy
    terror and hope
    relief and pleasure
    30s
  • Q4
    What happens to the child in “Windigo”?
    The child is frightened and runs into the deep woods with a dog.
    The child is terrified by a nightmare about a horrible creature.
    The child is scolded by the mother for knocking a kettle into the fire.
    The child is kidnapped and carried into the woods by the Windigo.
    30s
  • Q5
    In which of the following situations would entreating be most appropriate?
    when discussing the clues to a difficult puzzle
    when providing information or directions to a visitor
    when boasting about a personal accomplishment
    when begging a friend to accept an apology
    30s
  • Q6
    If a person were to implore a friend to accompany her, which of the following actions would most likely occur?
    She would scold, "I dare you to come with me."
    She would explain, "I know you will enjoy coming with me!"
    She would suggest, "I hope you will enjoy coming with me."
    She would plead, "I really, really want you to come with me!"
    30s
  • Q7
    If someone can be described as beguiling, which of the following must be true?
    The person is unpleasant.
    The person is athletic.
    The person is boring.
    The person is charming.
    30s
  • Q8
    Which of the following features of the stanza most clearly contribute to its distinctive style, or individual quality?
    the fact that it addresses the reader as you
    its use of words such as waist and manners
    the missing punctuation and use of slang such aint
    the use of breaks between lines and of a question mark
    30s
  • Q9
    What is most clearly the effect of the feature identified in Part A?
    It is easier for the reader to follow the poet's meaning.
    It makes the poem seem more direct, as if the poet is saying exactly what he is thinking.
    It helps the reader feel comfortable and at ease, as if the poet is a friend.
    It helps the reader picture what is going on without having to pause frequently to reread.
    30s
  • Q10
    Read the following stanza from “The Raven.” But the Raven still beguiling my sad fancy into smiling, Straight I wheeled a cushioned seat in front of bird, and bust, and door; Then, upon the velvet sinking, I betook myself to linking Fancy unto fancy, thinking what this ominous bird of yore— What this grim, ungainly, ghastly, gaunt, and ominous bird of yore Meant in croaking, “Nevermore.”
    the addition of a number of descriptive words to "ominous bird of yore" in the fifth line, suggesting a growing frenzy
    the series "bird, and bust, and door" in the second line, suggesting a clear progression toward madness
    the rhyme of "beguiling" and "smiling" in the first line and "sinking" and "linking" in the third line, suggesting a growing sadness
    the use of the word croaking in the last line, suggesting a growing fear of the raven
    30s
  • Q11
    The following question has two parts. Answer Part A first, and then Part B. Part A Read the following stanza from “Windigo.” You knew I was coming for you, little one, when the kettle jumped into the fire. Towels flapped on the hooks, and the dog crept off, groaning, to the deepest part of the woods.
    stillness and peacefulness
    excitement and joy
    determination and dedication
    nervousness and tension
    30s
  • Q12
    In what way do the details in the stanza presented in Part A help convey the feeling identified?
    They suggest that a storm that had affected the area is now dying down and the things it disturbed are settling into place.
    They suggest that the little one's parent will move anything that prevents him or her from helping his or her child.
    They suggest that physical objects and animals are reacting to an uncanny, invisible presence.
    They suggest that someone is returning home to enjoy some tea and perhaps attend to a pet.
    30s
  • Q13
    Which statement best summarizes the theme in “beware: do not read this poem”?
    Many people go missing every year, and no one cares enough to find out why.
    People who are self-centered never change; even in old age, they think only about themselves.
    Reading poems, or looking into mirrors, is a poor substitute for living a full and active life.
    Whenever someone commits to reading a poem, he or she risks getting caught up in it.
    30s
  • Q14
    Which lines from the poem best support the answer to Part A?
    it got so bad that finally she / locked herself indoors & her / whole life became the / mirrors
    tonite, thriller was / about an old woman, so vain she / surrounded herself with / many mirrors
    statistic: the us bureau of missing persons re- / ports that in 1968 over 100,000 people / disappeared leaving no solid clues
    do not resist this poem/ … this poem is the reader & the / reader this poem
    30s
  • Q15
    Which statement best describes the speaker in “The Raven”?
    The speaker is recalling the many joys and sorrows of his life.
    The speaker is fantasizing about love's enormous potential.
    The speaker is suffering from the loss of his beloved.
    The speaker is celebrating his great love.
    30s

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