Bartholomew Blue

Which of these lines from the poem helps the reader know what the word confounded means in line 7?

• Bartholomew just wasn't able to choose.
• He'd go down to breakfast (a little bit smelly),
• He'd end up with yesterday's oatmeal instead.
• Each hour would bring yet another decision. . .

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Read these lines from the poem.
His suit became smellier day after day
His shoelaces frayed and his socks turned to gray.
The imagery used in these lines allows the reader to know that-

• Bartholomew's routine has been repeated for a long time
• Bartholomew does not realize his clothes are getting old
• Bartholomew's clothes have been damaged by birds
• Bartholomew works in a dirty environment.

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What idea does the poet convey through the description of Bartholomew in line 25 throught 30?

• That he has grown very large
• That he has become very inactive 
• That he has learned to solve his problem
• That he has found other ways to entertain himslef

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Read this line from the first stanza. 
Which trousers? What shirt? And which socks, and what shoes?
The repetition in this line emphasizes the idea that Bartholomew-

• follows a routine for selecting different outfits in the morning 
• has difficulty finding outfits that match
• believes that he has too many choices to make 
• thinks that getting ready in the morning requires too much time

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The organization of the poem helps show that Bartholomew's actions-

• are a benefit to others
• help him discover new ideas
• create worse effects as time goes by 
• cannot be contolled

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Read these lines from the poem.
He sprouted with branches and leaves, and he bloomed!
Bartholomew Blue is a tree to this day...
But at least now he gives off a fragrant bouquet.
What is the poet most likely suggesting in these lines?

• Bartholomew enjoys the scent of trees.
• Bartholomew likes to spend time with nature.
• Bartholomew has decided to wear a tree costume.
• Bartholomew has finally become useful as a tree.

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