The description in Stanza 8 is included to help the reader view the redcoat soldiers as...

unwelcome, rude, and greedy intruders to the inn.

How did the redcoats know to set a trap for the Highwayman at the inn?

Tim told the redcoats the Highwayman was returning to the inn.

The purpose of the simile, "His face burnt like a brand" in Stanza 6 is to suggest that...

the Highwayman was blushing when Bess lowered her hair.

The purpose of the metaphors in Stanza 1 is to...

Introduce the reader to the setting of the poem.

What is the main conflict in the poem?

The redcoats want to capture the Highwayman.

What is the resolution of the poem?

The Highwayman is shot dead by the redcoats.

After reading Stanza 9, the reader can best infer that...

the doomed man referred to is the Highwayman.

Which TWO inferences can we make about the Highwayman based on Stanza 2?

He rides his horse while armed with a sword and a gun., He is well dressed and cares about his appearance.

Based on Stanzas 10-12, what can the reader infer?

Bess will sacrifice her own life so that she can warn the Highwayman.

In Stanza 4, which two items are being compared?

The beauty of Bess and the ugliness of Tim.

Why does the poet include the details found in Stanza 3?

They introduce the reader to the love interest in the poem.

What motivated Tim's behavior in the poem?

He was in love with Bess and jealous of the Highwayman.

In Stanza 5, which phrase best supports the Highwayman's resolve to return to Bess no matter what?

I'll come to thee by moonlight, though hell should bar the way

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The Highwayman Poetry Analysis

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Dive into a quiz analyzing the themes, metaphors, and characters in the classic poem 'The Highwayman'. Test your understanding of the story and its literary devices.

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1
dark red color, like red wine
tawny
breeches
ostler
claret
2
"Tlot-tlot; tlot-tlot!" is an example of which of the following?
simile
onomatopoeia
personification
alliteration
3
The setting of the poem is...
in a country inn.
on a pirate's ship.
on a dairy farm.
in a hotel in New York City.
4
a window that opens outward on side hinges
casement
galleon
claret
tawny
5
What is the rhyme scheme in each stanza of "The Highwayman"?
AABCCB
AABCBD
AABBCC
ABCBDB
6
The poet's word choice in Stanza 7 with the word "marching" is an example of...
repetition
simile
personification
alliteration
7
The description in Stanza 8 is included to help the reader view the redcoat soldiers as...
strong, heroic men bravely obeying King George.
friends of Tim.
unwelcome, rude, and greedy intruders to the inn.
friends of the landlord.
8
How did the redcoats know to set a trap for the Highwayman at the inn?
The redcoats overhear the Highwayman bragging about a robbery.
Tim told the redcoats the Highwayman was returning to the inn.
The redcoats followed the Highwayman after a robbery.
A member of the Highwayman's gang was captured and told the redcoats.
9
The purpose of the simile, "His face burnt like a brand" in Stanza 6 is to suggest that...
the Highwayman was allergic to Bess's perfume.
it was an extremely hot night and the Highwayman was sweating.
the Highwayman was blushing when Bess lowered her hair.
the Highwayman spent too much time in the sun that day.
10
The purpose of the metaphors in Stanza 1 is to...
Introduce the reader to the setting of the poem.
Give some insight to understand the poet's view point.
Set the tone for the poem with cheerful descriptions.
Let the reader know more about the main character.
11
sword handle
galleon
casement
rapier hilt
breeches
12
Which event occurs during the climax of the narrative poem?
Bess pulls the trigger.
The Highwayman is shot down on the highway.
Best twists and writhes her hands.
The Highwayman arrives at the inn.
13
brownish, orange color
tawny
breeches
torrent
claret
14
What is the main conflict in the poem?
The redcoats kill Bess.
The redcoats want to capture the Highwayman.
Tim is jealous of the Highwayman.
Bess's father does not approve of her love for the Highwayman.
15
What is the resolution of the poem?
Bess shoots herself to warn the Highwayman.
Tim eavesdrops on Bess and the Highwayman.
The redcoats tie Bess up to the foot of her bed.
The Highwayman is shot dead by the redcoats.
16
"Over the cobbles he clattered and clashed in the dark inn-yard" contains which figurative language devices? SELECT TWO!
alliteration
onomatopoeia
simile
personification
17
"And the highwayman came riding - riding - riding" is an example of...
metaphor
onomatopoeia
refrain
rhyme scheme
18
a large sailing ship
breeches
moore
casement
galleon
19
Who wrote "The Highwayman"?
Ernest Lawrence Thayer
Alfred Noyes
Robert Frost
Langston Hughes
20
After reading Stanza 9, the reader can best infer that...
there is another person hiding in the room that the redcoats do not see.
the landlord's daughter was in love with one of the redcoat soldiers.
Bess was unable to loosen the ropes that bound her.
the doomed man referred to is the Highwayman.
21
a violent or forceful storm
casement
torrent
galleon
moore
22
Which TWO inferences can we make about the Highwayman based on Stanza 2?
He likes to wear a large amount of twinkly jewelry.
He is French and therefore enjoys the finer things in life.
He rides his horse while armed with a sword and a gun.
He comes from a wealthy family.
He is well dressed and cares about his appearance.
23
a worker who takes care of horses at an inn
claret
breeches
ostler
galleon
24
Based on Stanzas 10-12, what can the reader infer?
Bess will try to convince the soldiers to untie her.
Bess will sacrifice her own life so that she can warn the Highwayman.
The landlord will shoot one of the redcoat soldiers to free his daughter.
The Highwayman will return just in time to save Bess from the redcoats.
25
In Stanza 4, which two items are being compared?
The old inn yard and the stable boy, Tim.
The couple's love and ostler's jealousy.
The beauty of Bess and the ugliness of Tim.
Tim's hollow eyes and Tim's moldy hair.
26
an open, rolling wasteland, usually covered in low-growing shrubs
ostler
torrent
moore
galleon
27
Why does the poet include the details found in Stanza 3?
They give the reader vivid imagery about the setting at the inn.
They provide direct characterization about the Highwayman.
They introduce the reader to the love interest in the poem.
They introduce the landlord as a character.
28
What motivated Tim's behavior in the poem?
He was kicked out of the Highwayman's gang and wanted revenge.
He was honest and wanted to turn in a thief.
He was Bess's protective older brother.
He was in love with Bess and jealous of the Highwayman.
29
In Stanza 5, which phrase best supports the Highwayman's resolve to return to Bess no matter what?
Then look for me by moonlight, Watch for me by moonlight
Yes, if they press me sharply, and harry me through the day
I'll come to thee by moonlight, though hell should bar the way
But I shall be back with the yellow gold before the morning light
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pants
claret
moor
breeches
torrent

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