"The Highwayman"

The highwayman is described as...

• sloppy

• fair-skinned

• well-dressed

• both b and c

How does the Highwayman die?

• He shoots himself to save Bess

• He shoots himself to be with Bess

• Tim shoots him

• The soldiers shoot him

What does the highwayman do when he hears the shot?

• he speeds up to reach the inn faster

• he stops and listens

• he turns around to the West

• he shrieks and curses

How is Bess first alerted that the highwayman is approaching?

• she hears the horse hoofs in the distance

• she sees him crest the hill

• she feels that he is near

• none of these

Why does Bess writhe and twist?

• to fight the soldiers

• to reach the trigger

• to alert the soldiers

• all of these

The soldiers tie Bess to _________.

• her wardrobe

• the foot of her bed

• the inside of the casement

• the old inn door

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

• throw a rock

• call her name

• whistle a tune

• both a and b

In the poem, what twinkles?

• his pistol butts

• his dark eyes

• his sword handle

• both a and c

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

• red lips

• black eyes

• black hair

• all of these

Why does Tim eavesdrop on the highwayman and Bess?

• He's in love with Bess

• He's bored

• He's an undercover agent

• none of these