Poetry Contest about Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

Where was Longfellow born?

• Portland

• New York

• West Virginia

• Virginia

Which was the book that Longfellow translated into English?

• The Odyssey

• Don Quixote

• The Divine Comedy

• The Iliad

What is a psalm?

• A letter written by the apostles to early Christian churches.

• A list of rules and commandments given to Moses.

• A type of ancient battle strategy described in the Old Testament.

• A special song or poem in the Bible used to praise, pray, or thank God.

Which university did Longfellow teach at?

• Columbia University

• Princeton University

• Yale University

• Harvard University

What literary movement is Longfellow associated with?

• Romanticism

• Realism

• Naturalism

• Modernism

What is the main theme of "The Cross of Snow" ?

• The beauty of nature and the arrival of spring.

• The lasting sorrow and grief over the loss of a loved one.

• A soldier’s bravery during a mountain battle.

• The importance of religious rituals in mountain villages.

In the "The cross of snow", the speaker describes a mountain that has a snowy cross which melts every summer.

• True

• False

What kind of a poem is THE CROSS OF SNOW?

• A sextet

• A sonnet

• An essay

In the poem "A PSALM OF LIFE", what does Longfellow suggest others to do?

• To look for future projects and plan your life ahead!

• To always be nostalgic and think of the past constantly!

• To live the present the best you can!

How did Longfellow's second wife die?

• In a car accident

• In a tragic fire

• In the snow