Which statement provides an objective summary of the text?

The speaker uses nature to disregard problems.

What is the effect of using the word charming to describe the scolding that Hughie receives ?

It shows that Laura loves Hughie too much to be angry w/ him

What is the role of the figurative language in the first paragraph?

The author's use of simile suggests a realistic setting

What does “what was a butterfly to do among bulls and bears” imply about Hughie?

He is passive & can't compete w/other stock brokers

Which quote from the first paragraph supports the author’s purpose for writing this selection?

“Hamlet is the most remarkable for the ingenuity..."

In the last paragraph, what does “neglect of punctilious exactness” mean?

showing a lack of attention to detail

How does paragraph 2 of the selection contribute to the author’s purpose?

It explains why Hamlet behaves the way he does in the play.

What tenet of the “Aesthetic Movement” is reflected in the narrator’s ironic point of view?

Art does not have to teach a moral lesson

Based on stanza 8, what does “Of man’s uncertain lot” mean?

No one knows what will happen in life.

Which statement provides an objective summary of the selection?

He admires the play for the realistically flawed characters

In the first paragraph, what's the effect of using the word prosaic rather than the word dull?

Prosaic indicates the attitude and status of the narrator

What effect on the reader does the author want to achieve with the use of the pronoun "we"?

The text is directed to both reader and author

How does Hughie’s pity for the beggar impact Hughie’s life later in the selection?

He ends up w/ a better future than he once thought possible

What is the effect of using the word afflicted instead of grevious in the second stanza ?

It shows that songs can heal the pain of love

What can be inferred from the last stanza of the poem?

The song helps the speaker to forget his own problems

What is the effect of the use of the word choke in line 29?

It demonstrates there is no escape for the nightingale.

Which statement represents the central idea of the selection?

Hughie Erskine, a poor man, is repaid for his sacrifice

What can be inferred from the poem?

The speaker's inspired by the bird’s beautiful singing

What is the effect of the author’s use of language to foreshadow the ending?

They have an amused tone when referring to the beggar

What does “Romance is the privilege of the rich, not the profession of the unemployed” imply?

People without money are not destined to find love

How does the author’s choice of words in lines 49–54 impact the meaning of the poem?

Shows the difference btwn the problems of humans & nature.

How does the phrase "the characters think, and speak, and act" help refine the author's idea?

It demonstrates the parallel structure of the order

In the first sentence, what does the author mean by the phrase “sounds most”?

He ties it to striking to show the effect on the reader

How does the author explain Hamlet's interaction with Ophelia?

His behavior did not reflect his true feelings

How does the author develop the character of Hughie Erskine?

through scenes w/ his friend Alan, who's painting a beggar

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1
Which statement provides an objective summary of the text?
The speaker is on a quest to find a nightingale.
The speaker is passionate about reading Greek mythology
The speaker has lost his one true love.
The speaker uses nature to disregard problems.
2
What is the effect of using the word charming to describe the scolding that Hughie receives ?
It shows that the scolding won't be very effective on Hughie
It shows that Laura thinks of Hughie as a child
It shows that the scolding was very intense toward Hughie
It shows that Laura loves Hughie too much to be angry w/ him
3
What is the role of the figurative language in the first paragraph?
The author's use of simile suggests a realistic setting
The oxymoron gives order to the disorder of the play
The author's use of onomatopoeia imitates the mood
The metaphorical use of the observations of the characters
4
What does “what was a butterfly to do among bulls and bears” imply about Hughie?
He was not smart enough to surpass the men with experience
He had a hard time adjusting to a working man’s life
He is passive & can't compete w/other stock brokers
He prefers fashionable suits to the traditional suits
5
Which quote from the first paragraph supports the author’s purpose for writing this selection?
“Other dramatic writers give us very fine versions..."
“Lear is distinguished by the greatest depth of passion.”
“There is no set purpose, no straining at a point.”
“Hamlet is the most remarkable for the ingenuity..."
6
In the last paragraph, what does “neglect of punctilious exactness” mean?
showing an inability to work with others
demonstrating the ability to behave well
demonstrating the ability to be on time
showing a lack of attention to detail
7
How does paragraph 2 of the selection contribute to the author’s purpose?
It demonstrates why Hamlet is classified as a villain.
It conveys specific details about Shakespeare as a child.
It explains why Hamlet behaves the way he does in the play.
It gives more details about the events of the play.
8
What tenet of the “Aesthetic Movement” is reflected in the narrator’s ironic point of view?
Art should be about difficult topics
People are more important than art
Art does not have to teach a moral lesson
People should respect the many forms of art
9
Based on stanza 8, what does “Of man’s uncertain lot” mean?
It is arduous to make decisions.
Love is difficult to maintain sometimes.
Nature does not trust humans.
No one knows what will happen in life.
10
According to the first stanza of the poem, who is the “queen of heaven”?
Hesper
the sun
Endymion
the nightingale
11
Which statement provides an objective summary of the selection?
Hazlitt admires the play because of the fantastical events
He admires the play for the realistically flawed characters
He admires Shakespeare for addressing politics in new ways
He admires Shakespeare for the development of his setting
12
In the first paragraph, what's the effect of using the word prosaic rather than the word dull?
Dull is for young readers who might not understand the theme
Prosaic indicates the attitude and status of the narrator
Prosaic is confusing & foreshadows the story's difficulty
Prosaic characterizes sloppiness & carelessness w/ words
13
What effect on the reader does the author want to achieve with the use of the pronoun "we"?
The text is directed to both reader and author
The author is arrogant
Persuasion to adopt the author's point of view
The author is speaking from an uncommon point of view
14
How does Hughie’s pity for the beggar impact Hughie’s life later in the selection?
He goes to live with the beggar after his marriage to Laura
He ends up w/ a better future than he once thought possible
He lives the rest of his life in shame and w'out any friends
He loses everything, all his money and his future hopes
15
What is the effect of using the word afflicted instead of grevious in the second stanza ?
It explains why men can become bitter and melancholic.
It shows that songs can heal the pain of love
It describes a lonesome man instead of a jealous one.
It conveys the idea that love is a choice that can harm.
16
What can be inferred from the last stanza of the poem?
The bird helps the speaker better understand nature
The nightingale’s song is beautiful no matter what
The song helps the speaker to forget his own problems
The problems in nature outweigh the problems of the speaker
17
What is the effect of the use of the word choke in line 29?
It shows how confusing this experience is for the speaker
It demonstrates there is no escape for the nightingale.
It demonstrates there is no peace for the speaker.
It shows how attractive this area is for the nightingale.
18
Which statement represents the central idea of the selection?
Art is one of Hughie Erskine’s favorite pastimes
Hughie Erskine, a poor man, is repaid for his sacrifice
Hughie gives money to those he considers more unfortunate
Laura Merton’s father refuses to allow her to marry Hughie
19
What can be inferred from the poem?
The speaker's inspired by the bird’s beautiful singing
Speaker wants to show the world how the music changes lives
Speaker's appalled the world disrespects the song's power
The speaker's critiquing the influence of the bird’s music
20
What is the effect of the author’s use of language to foreshadow the ending?
The beggar's happiness when he gets money shows his status
Hughie & Alan have a discussion about the effects of poverty
They have an amused tone when referring to the beggar
The atmosphere at the frame-maker’s belies the angry tones
21
What does “Romance is the privilege of the rich, not the profession of the unemployed” imply?
Unemployed people do not have a profession
Anyone can find love, but rich people have more time to look
Rich people are more privileged than poor people
People without money are not destined to find love
22
How does the author’s choice of words in lines 49–54 impact the meaning of the poem?
Shows the difference btwn the problems of humans & nature.
Furnishes a reason to search for the nightingale
Provides an outlet for the speaker’s problems.
Shows how unproblematic it is to begin a war
23
In the second stanza, what does propitious mean?
atrociously
benevolently
instantaneously
discreetly
24
How does the phrase "the characters think, and speak, and act" help refine the author's idea?
It demonstrates the order of the characters' actions
It demonstrates the parallel structure of the order
It contradicts the attempt to portray the chaos
It perpetuates imagery that contrasts with the chaos
25
In the first sentence, what does the author mean by the phrase “sounds most”?
The play has the same tone as Shakespeare’s other plays
Many people are familiar with the play
He ties it to striking to show the effect on the reader
Ties the phrase Wants to show memories are keys to the past
26
How does the author explain Hamlet's interaction with Ophelia?
Hamlet wanted to be cruel but was influenced by his family
Hamlet can't have a relationship with her because of her dad
His behavior did not reflect his true feelings
Hamlet is unable to explain what is wrong with him
27
How does the author develop the character of Hughie Erskine?
by explaining the Baron’s monetary gift
through scenes w/ his friend Alan, who's painting a beggar
by giving details about his generosity
through dialogue with his girlfriend’s father about marriage

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