Module 5 Quiz

Module 5

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A Quiz on American Gothic Romanticism

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Question 01

What is the rhyme scheme of Poe's poem "Alone"?

Enclosed ABBA

Alternate ABABAB

Couplets AABBCCDD

Correct answer

Couplets AABBCCDD

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Question 02

What feeling does Poe's writing in couplets portray to the readers?

The rhyme scheme creates an entertaining and fun way to interest the readers.

It feels repetitive and like they are unable to break free from a life that is binding.

It feels long and drawn out making the readers feel pity for Poe.

Correct answer

It feels repetitive and like they are unable to break free from a life that is binding.

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Question 03

What is the significance of Poe switching from iambic tetrameter to trochaic tetrameter?

A lot of other poets do this so Poe was following suit.

It shows Poe's desire to be unlike other poets.

It helps the reader stay more interested in the poem.

Correct answer

It shows Poe's desire to be unlike other poets.

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Question 04

What does Poe mean by "FROM childhood's hour I have not been As others were; I have not seen As others saw; I could not bring"?

His childhood was different than everyone else's that he knew.

His eyesight is bad and he struggles to see things like everyone else.

His childhood was short and he was forced to grow up quickly.

Correct answer

His childhood was different than everyone else's that he knew.

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Question 05

How does Poe feel about his childhood being different than everyone else's?

He thinks being different is the coolest thing ever.

He finds it heartbreaking, but he loves the life he has.

He feels that he is missing out and it makes him feel lonely.

Correct answer

He feels that he is missing out and it makes him feel lonely.

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Question 06

What does the form of the poem represent?

It is long and narrow representing the few people Poe loved.

It is short lines representing Poe's short childhood.

It is shaped like an "I" representing isolation and lonliness.

Correct answer

It is shaped like an "I" representing isolation and lonliness.

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Question 07

In John Quidor's "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow," who is the Headless Horseman?

The ghost of a soldier who was beheaded in the Revolutionary War.

The ghost of a man who slept in the Hudson River Valley

A man who rode his horse around town beheading people.

Correct answer

The ghost of a soldier who was beheaded in the Revolutionary War.

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Question 08

What is the Headless Horseman doing at night?

Looking for his head

Looking for his fellow soldiers from the War

Looking for other people to behead

Correct answer

Looking for his head

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Question 09

Which one of these is NOT something that people believe bewitches the Sleepy Hallow?

A High German Doctor

An Indian Chief

A King

Correct answer

A King

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