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In the poem, what does the poet use to define life? |
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| A. | a popular fable | | B. | a dictionary definition | | C. | a quotation from another poem | | D. | a series of humorous comparisons |
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Which of the following phrases best summarizes the events described in lines 1—8? |
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| A. | familiar nightmares | | B. | common practical jokes | | C. | life's common frustrations | | D. | life's dangerous experiences |
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Which of the following sentences best summarizes what is happening in lines 9—14? |
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| A. | The speaker mistakenly speaks to a stranger. | | B. | The speaker asks a friend what to name his child. | | C. | The speaker ignores his wife and looks in a store window. | | D. | The speaker argues with his wife about naming their baby. |
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What is the speaker saying about Shelley in lines 24—31? |
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| A. | Shelley was a better poet than most. | | B. | Shelley acted like an angel most of the time. | | C. | Shelley experienced many tragedies in his life. | | D. | Shelley experienced the same problems as everyone. |
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