"A Dream" by Edgar Allan Poe

In the poem "A Dream," the speaker describes experiencing a sense of joy ___________.

• during the day

• during the night

• both day and night

• neither day nor night

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The poem opens with the line "In visions of the dark night." What is the significance of this opening line?

• It suggests a joyful dream.

• It represents the morning sun.

• It sets a mood of darkness and introspection.

• It implies a vision of the future.

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According to the poem, what is the nature of the "holy dream" mentioned?

• A dream that is filled with fear and nightmares.

• A dream that is pleasant and brings happiness.

• A dream that is forgotten as soon as one wakes up.

• A dream that is considered impure and wicked.

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What is the central theme of the poem "A Dream"?

• The power of memory

• The beauty of nature

• The importance of love

• The blurring of dreams and reality

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What does the line "That holy dream—that holy dream" suggest about the speaker's attitude towards the dream?

• The speaker is critical of the dream.

• The speaker dismisses the dream as unimportant.

• The dream holds deep significance for the speaker.
  

• The dream is seen as a mere illusion.

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What is the significance of the reference to "Truth's day-star" in the poem?

• It symbolizes the beginning of a new day.

• It represents the end of dreams.

• It conveys the idea of seeking truth and enlightenment.

• It signifies the approach of night.

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In the poem, the speaker reflects on "things around him with a ray turned back upon the past." What does this suggest about the speaker's perspective?

• The speaker is nostalgic and looking back on past experiences.

• The speaker is focused on the present.

• The speaker is lost in daydreams.

• The speaker is immersed in future hopes.

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