Horror Retest

The imagery in lines 3 through 6 helps the reader —

• focus on the details of the Baron’s work

• appreciate the Baron’s creation of the monster

• visualize the monster’s hideous appearance

• understand the monster’s reason for escaping

Reread lines 7 through 9. Which two words best describe the speaker’s attitude toward the villagers?

• Concerned

• Critical

• Disapproving

• Disinterested

• Understanding

How does line 10 contribute to the rising action in the poem?

• It illustrates that the villagers want to try to help the monster.

• It suggests that the monster has tried to threaten the villagers.

• It describes the reason why the villagers think the monster is evil.

• It shows the reason why the monster is running from the villagers.

In lines 20 and 21, the poet uses the phrases no instincts to harm and has a tender heart to —

• illustrate that the monster has changed

• show that the monster is a gentle creature

• suggest how the monster has been treated

• highlight the danger the monster faces

Which words from the poem show that the speaker feels sorry for the monster?

• For the blind man has long dreamed of having a friend

• and smiles maybe for the first time in his life

• while tears come into our dear monster’s eyes

• It is just as well that he is unaware

What is the old man’s reaction to the monster’s appearance?

• Frightened

• Appreciative

• Relaxed

• Uncertain

What theme is suggested by the old man’s generosity?

• Loneliness

• Friendship

• Fear

• Curiosity

Which behavior is NOT associated with the monster in the poem?

• Accommodating

• Hostile

• Sensitive

• Relaxed

Which line suggests the monster’s emotional response?

• For the blind man has long dreamed of having a friend

• and smiles maybe for the first time in his life

• while tears come into our dear monster’s eyes

• It is just as well that he is unaware

Which behavior is associated with the old man in the poem?

• Hostile

• Accommodating

• Sensitive

• Relaxed