The Highwayman Poem Analysis

The Highwayman Poem Analysis

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Richard Gonzalez

FREE Resource

The poem narrates the story of a dashing Highwayman who visits his love, the landlord's daughter, Bess. Despite their romantic encounter, the Redcoats plan to capture him. Bess sacrifices herself to warn him, but he meets a tragic end. Their story becomes a haunting legend.

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9 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What natural elements are described at the beginning of the poem?

A sunny day and calm sea

A stormy night and gusty trees

A desert and scorching sun

A snowy mountain and frozen lake

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is the Highwayman's attire described?

In a soldier's uniform

In a merchant's robe

In a French cocked hat and velvet coat

In a simple peasant's outfit

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is waiting for the Highwayman at the window?

The landlord

A group of soldiers

A mysterious stranger

The landlord's daughter, Bess

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Tim's reaction to the Highwayman's visit?

He is indifferent

He is angry and confronts the Highwayman

He is supportive

He is jealous and listens secretly

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What promise does the Highwayman make to Bess?

To return with gold by morning

To take her away with him

To never return

To fight the redcoats

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens to Bess when the redcoats arrive?

She fights them off

She hides in the cellar

She escapes through the window

She is captured and tied up

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Bess warn the Highwayman of the danger?

By shouting from the window

By sending a letter

By lighting a signal fire

By sacrificing herself

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the Highwayman's reaction upon learning of Bess's fate?

He flees the country

He seeks revenge and rides back

He hides in the forest

He surrenders to the redcoats

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the final image presented in the poem?

The Highwayman and Bess living happily

The Highwayman captured by the redcoats

The spirits of the Highwayman and Bess reuniting

The inn burning down