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Waiting for the Barbarians

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A quiz to examine the poetic structure of "Waiting for the Barbarians" by Constantine Cavafy.

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1
How do people react towards the barbarians' coming?
They prepare to fight
They prepare to flee
They prepare to accept them with open arms
They plan to peacefully protest
2
What skill did we learn about today?
Structure
Setting
Rhyme scheme
Tone
3
Bonus question: How did your opinion on the importance of punctuation in poetry change as a result of this lesson?
Less important
More important
No change
4
How do the citizens react to the barabarians not coming?
They are relieved
They are confused
They are happy
They are afraid
5
Why is punctuation important in poetry?
None of the above
It does not serve any specific purpose
It highlights the author's knowledge of punctuation rules
It can set a rhythm and demonstrate the speaker's perspective
6
What could be a reason for the people's reaction to the barbarians not coming?
They couldn't comprehend how the barbarians just disappeared like that
All of the above
They had been certain that they were going to die yet ended up living
They no longer had anyone who could potentially rule them
7
What two extended ideas and imagery can be found in Waiting For The Barbarians?
Barbarians' impending arrival and the people's wealth
Resignation and devastation
Barbarians' impending arrival and the people's physical resistance
Narrow escape and feeling of relief