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Question 1: Read “Miniver Cheevy, Study the discussion of Macbeth, pages 682–83. Read “Out, Out—,” and study the questions following the poem. What similarities in the two works causes the editor to discuss the two poems together?

Question 2: Read “One Dignity Delays for All,” 

Part 1: Identify the “one dignity” being described.  “the nobility that comes to one who dies.”

Part 2: Identify the following as they relate to the question: Identify the “one dignity” being described

· crown

· coach

· footmen

· chamber

· service

Question 3: Read “Crossing the Bar,” and “The Oxen,” and study the questions following each poem. One of these poems is an affirmation of Christian faith and one does not profess such faith. In the context of each poem, what difference in meaning is implied between “hope” in the first poem and “hoping” in the second poem? 

Question 4:   

Read “Little Boy Blue,” and “The Toys,” Study the discussion of sentimentality on pages 797–98, and answer the question following the two poems (question: one of these poems has an obvious appeal for the beginning reader. The other is likely to have more meaning for the mature reader. Try to explain in terms of sentimentality and honesty), giving good solid reasons for your answer for both poems.