The Highwayman

The Highwayman

8th Grade

10 Qs

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The Highwayman

The Highwayman

Assessment

Quiz

English

8th Grade

Practice Problem

Easy

CCSS
RL.8.4, RL.8.10, RL.8.5

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the main character traits of the highwayman in the poem?

Bravery, daring, and romanticism

Cowardice, timidity, and pessimism

Kindness, generosity, and humility

Intelligence, wisdom, and patience

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Identify and explain one poetic device used in the stanza where the highwayman is described.

Alliteration

Personification

Metaphor

Simile

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Describe the main events in the plot of the poem.

The main events in the plot of the poem include the highwayman's visit to see Bess, the betrayal by Tim the ostler, Bess's sacrifice to warn the highwayman, and the tragic ending with the highwayman's death.

The main events in the plot of the poem include the highwayman's visit to see Mary, the betrayal by John the innkeeper, Mary's sacrifice to warn the highwayman, and the happy ending with the highwayman's escape.

The main events in the plot of the poem include the highwayman's visit to see Sarah, the betrayal by Tom the stable boy, Sarah's sacrifice to warn the highwayman, and the tragic ending with the highwayman's capture.

The main events in the plot of the poem include the highwayman's visit to see Jane, the betrayal by Bill the blacksmith, Jane's sacrifice to warn the highwayman, and the happy ending with the highwayman's escape.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the central theme of the poem 'The Highwayman'?

Fear, despair, and hopelessness

Love, sacrifice, and tragedy

Adventure, comedy, and triumph

Betrayal, revenge, and forgiveness

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the poet use imagery to create a vivid picture of the setting in the poem?

By focusing on the color of the highwayman's cloak

By describing the smell of roses and daisies in the garden

By describing the moonlight, the wind, and the sounds of the highwayman's horse galloping through the night.

By detailing the taste of the highwayman's favorite meal

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of the red love knot in the poem?

Signifies the loyalty of the landlord's daughter

Symbolizes the love between the highwayman and Bess

Symbolizes the passage of time

Represents the danger of the highwayman's lifestyle

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Explain the use of personification in the poem.

The poet uses personification to give human qualities to the animals and the rivers.

The poet uses personification to give human qualities to the wind and the moon.

The poet uses personification to give human qualities to the trees and the rocks.

The poet uses personification to give human qualities to the sun and the stars.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

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