The Highwayman

The purpose of the first stanza is

• to use as many metaphors as possible

• to establish the setting and set the mood

• to introduce the characters

• to describe the inciting incident

Which sentence best summarizes the second stanza of the poem?

• The highwayman is very well dressed.

• The highwayman carries a gun that twinkles.

• The highwayman rides under a jeweled sky.

• The highwayman is in love with Bess.

Line 66: "And the blood of her veins in the moonlight throbbed to her love's refrain." What is "her love's refrain"?

• the repetition of the word moonlight

• the redcoats' musket

• the sound of horse's hooves

• the ghostly galleon

Which event below occurs during the climax?

• Bess pulls the trigger.

• Bess twists and writhes her hands.

• The highwayman is shot down on the highway.

• The highwayman arrives at the inn.

The mood in the poem can best be described as...

• exciting

• mysterious

• peaceful

• loving

Which of the following statements is a theme of "The Highwayman"?

• The redcoats were untrustworthy criminals.

• True love conquers all.

• Even if you have nice things, you still could be murdered.

The highwayman is described as

• sloppy

• fair-skinned

• well-dressed

After he whipped on the shutters and received no response, what did the highwayman do?

• throw a rock

• call her name

• whistle a tune

In the poem, Bess is described as having...

• red lips

• black eyes

• black hair

• all of the above

Why does Tim eavesdrop on the highwayman and Bess?

• He's in love with Bess.

• He's bored.

• He's an undercover agent.