Bradstreet

What is the rhyme scheme of both of the Anne Bradstreet poems we read?

• ABABCDCD

• AABBCC

• ABABAB

• None of these are correct.

In "Upon the Burning of Our House" by Anne Bradstreet, the speaker's feelings as she realizes that her house is on fire include all of the following EXCEPT

• fear

• anger

• sadness

• surprise

In "Upon the Burning of Our House" the speaker suggests that the fire

• was a warning sign from God.

• was a punishment from God.

• was God's will.

• had nothing to do with God.

The loss of the speaker's house has the long-term effect of making her more

• logical.

• bitter.

• worldly.

• spiritual.

In "Upon the Burning of Our House", how does the speaker feel toward God for her misfortune?

• bewildered

• accepting

• fearful

• angry

In "To My Dear and Loving Husband", the speaker claims that her love for her husband is equal to

• the love of any good woman toward her husband.

• her love for her kids.

• her husband's love for her.

• her love for God.

In "To My Dear and Loving Husband" the speaker uses images of "mines of gold" and the "riches" of the East to emphasize/show the

• extent of her debt to God.

• variety of love for her husband.

• enormity of her desire for her husband.

• value she places on her husband's love.

In "To My Dear and Loving Husband" the speaker says that "rivers cannot quench"

• her love for her husband.

• her life.

• her marriage.

• her husband's love for her.

Which poem attempts to justify the ways of God to humanity?

• "Upon the Burning of Our House"

• "To My Dear and Loving Husband"

• both poems

• neither poem

Which poem tells a story?

• "Upon the Burning of Our House"

• "To My Dear and Loving Husband"

• both poems

• neither poem