Ballads

Which of the following was not a subject of the popular ballad form?

• the supernatural

• domestic tragedy

• politics

• infidelity

Which of the following is not a reason for the poet to use a refrain?

• to reinforce the poem's theme

• to encourage the audience to sing along.

• to create the ballad's rhythm

• to assist the oral poets memory

In the ballad of "Lord Randall," who killed the young man?

• his mother

• his true-love

• his neighbor

• a water-witch

What is the connection between the death of the dogs and Lord Randall?

• They died protecting him from highwaymen.

• They attacked him.

• They were poisoned like him.

• No connection

One unusual feature of "Lord Randall" and "Edward, Edward" is

• the question and answer format

• the betrayal of the young man

• the tragic subject matter

• the use of refrain

In the ballad "Edward, Edward," why does Edward's son have blood on it?

• He killed his hawk

• He killed his horse

• He killed his father

• all of the above

Who counseled Edward to commit these murders?

• his wife

• God

• his mother

• a water witch

How does Edward plan to do penance for what he has done?

• He will kill himself

• He will renounce his property and family and leave the country

• He will kill his mother, too.

• He will pray

In "Get Up and Bar the Door," what is the agreement between the husband and wife?

• the first who speaks will lock the front door.

• the first who speaks will cook dinner.

• The first who speaks will have to water the horses.

• The first who speaks will go to bed without supper.

What does the husband and wife's agreement suggest about the two characters?

• They are lazy.

• They are stubborn.

• They are fearless.

• They talk too much.