"Lord Randall Ballad"

What purpose does Lord Randall's repeated request to "make my bed soon" serve in the poem?

• It adds a sense of urgency and foreboding

• It conveys a desire for cleanliness

• It highlights the mother's cooking skills

• It signifies a celebration

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CCSS.RL.11-12.12

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

How does Lord Randall's repetition of being "weary wi' hunting" contribute to the poem's structure?

• It introduces a joyful rhythm

• It serves as a refrain and reinforces weariness

• It creates a sense of excitement

• It emphasizes his physical strength

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CCSS.RL.11-12.12

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What theme does Lord Randall's dinner with his true love introduce to the poem?

• Loyalty

• Betrayal

• Friendship

• Indifference

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CCSS.RL.11-12.12

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What is the significance of Lord Randall's admission "O yes, I am poisoned" in the poem?

• It signals his impending recovery

• It confirms the mother's suspicions

• It reveals his upcoming wedding plans

• It indicates his lack of concern

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CCSS.RL.11-12.12

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Which phrase from the poem foreshadows a tragic event?

• "I gat eels boiled in broo"

• "I ha'e been to the wild wood"

• "O they swelled and they died"

• "For I'm weary wi' hunting"

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CCSS.RL.11-12.12

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

How does the poem's structure, including the repeated questions and answers, contribute to its impact on the reader?

• It creates confusion and frustration

• It slows down the pacing

• It establishes a rhythmic and hypnotic quality

• It introduces unexpected twists

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CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

How does Lord Randall's acknowledgment at being "sick at the heart" add to the overall atmosphere of the poem?

• It introduces a sense of excitement

• It reinforces his physical strength

• It deepens the sense of tragedy and despair

• It signals his upcoming recovery

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CCSS.RL.11-12.12

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

How does the theme of betrayal contribute to the poem's emotional impact?

• It elicits sympathy for Lord Randall

• It highlights the mother's paranoia

• It evokes joy in the reader

• It portrays Lord Randall as untrustworthy

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CCSS.RL.11-12.12

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What emotional response does Lord Randall's acknowledgment of being poisoned evoke in the reader?

• Relief

• Indifference

• Pity

• Satisfaction

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CCSS.RL.11-12.12

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What aspect of the poem's title "Lord Randall" hints at the character's nobility?

• The word "Randall"

• The title "Lord"

• The word "nobility"

• The word "hint"

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CCSS.RL.11-12.12

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9