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The Highwayman Poem

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  • Q1
    What does the phrase 'his face burnt like a brand' suggest in the poem 'The Highwayman'?
    He had a serious look
    He had a happy expression
    He was wearing a brand on his face
    His face was very red and hot
    30s
  • Q2
    Which of the following is an example of figurative language in the poem 'The Highwayman'?
    The horse was black
    Her eyes were like stars in the darkness
    Her dress was blue
    The moon was full
    30s
  • Q3
    In the poem 'The Highwayman', what does the phrase 'The road was a ribbon of moonlight over the purple moor' suggest?
    The road was illuminated by moonlight and stood out on the dark moor
    The road was made of ribbon and purple moors
    The road was empty and dark
    The road was bumpy and uneven
    30s
  • Q4
    What does the phrase 'the moon was a ghostly galleon tossed upon cloudy seas' suggest in the poem 'The Highwayman'?
    The moon was made of ghostly galleons
    The moon looked like a ship sailing through a stormy sea
    The moon was shining brightly in the sky
    The moon was hidden behind the clouds
    30s
  • Q5
    What does the metaphor 'his heart was a red, red rose' suggest about the character in the poem 'The Highwayman'?
    He was carrying a rose in his heart
    His heart was actually red in color
    He was feeling sad or lonely
    He felt love or passion deeply
    30s
  • Q6
    What does the simile 'his hair like moldy hay' suggest in the poem 'The Highwayman'?
    His hair was styled in a hay-like fashion
    His hair was shiny and clean
    His hair was messy and unkempt
    His hair was actually made of moldy hay
    30s
  • Q7
    A rectangle has a length of 10 meters and a width of 7 meters. What is the perimeter of this rectangle?
    24 meters
    34 meters
    70 meters
    17 meters
    30s
  • Q8
    What is the perimeter of a rectangle with a length of 12 cm and a width of 4 cm?
    48 cm
    32 cm
    24 cm
    16 cm
    30s
  • Q9
    What is the theme of the poem 'The Highwayman'?
    Love and betrayal
    Exploration and discovery
    Courage and bravery
    Friendship and loyalty
    30s
  • Q10
    What is the main setting of the poem 'The Highwayman'?
    A magical forest with talking animals
    A quiet village by the sea
    A bustling city market
    A lonely inn on the highway
    30s
  • Q11
    Who betrays the highwayman in the poem 'The Highwayman'?
    Tim the ostler
    King George
    Bess
    The landlord
    30s
  • Q12
    What was the color of the ribbon tied in Bess' hair in the poem 'The Highwayman'?
    Yellow
    Red
    Blue
    Green
    30s
  • Q13
    Why does Bess sacrifice herself in the poem 'The Highwayman'?
    To save herself from the danger
    To warn her lover the Highwayman of the ambush
    To seek revenge on the soldiers
    To steal the treasure for herself
    30s

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