The Highwayman

Front

What is the main occupation of the highwayman in the poem?

Back

The highwayman is a robber.

Front

What imagery is used to describe the poem's setting?

Back

The setting is illustrated with the line: 'The road was a ribbon of moonlight over the purple moor'.

Front

What relationship do the highwayman and Bess have?

Back

They are secretly married.

Front

Who is Tim the ostler in relation to Bess?

Back

Tim the ostler loves Bess, the landlord's daughter.

Front

What tragic fate befalls the characters in the poem?

Back

Both Bess and the highwayman die.

Front

Why does the highwayman return to the inn in stanza 15?

Back

He returns to seek revenge on the Red Coats.

Front

What does the term 'ostler' mean?

Back

An ostler is a person who takes care of horses at an inn.

Front

How does the poem depict the highwayman's character?

Back

The highwayman is portrayed as a romantic and daring figure.

Front

What role does Bess play in the highwayman's story?

Back

Bess is the highwayman's love interest and ultimately sacrifices herself.

Front

What is the significance of the moonlight in the poem?

Back

The moonlight symbolizes romance and danger, setting the tone for the highwayman's journey.