London Snow

1. How do lines 8-9 fit into the overall structure of the poem?

• A. They explain how the city changes as the snow falls.

• B. They develop the gloomy mood of winter in the city.

• C. They suggest unknown dangers that await the people of the city.

• D. They establish that the people of the city are unaware of the snow falling.

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2. Which line best indicates that the snow makes the men briefly forget their troubles?

• A. "And the busy morning cries came thin and spare." (line 18)

• B. "With lessened load a few carts creak and blunder," (line 25)

• C. "For now doors open, and war is waged with the snow;" (line 31)

• D. "The daily thoughts of labour and sorrow slumber" (line 36)

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3. In line 12, the speaker notes that the "clouds blew off" to indicate-

• A. The sky had become clear

• B. Another storm was approaching

• C. Strong winds shifted the loose snow

• D. The morning looked gray and dreary

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4. Which line marks a shift in the speaker's perspective about the snow?

• A. line 10

• B. line 16

• C. line 26

• D. line 31

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5. What does the poet most likely mean by the phrase "Their minds diverted" in line 35?

• A. The men focus their attention on the snow instead of their problems.

• B. The men have mixed feelings about the amount of snow that has fallen.

• C. The men must find different routes to work because of the drifted snow.

• D. The men feel concerned that the snow has disrupted their daily routines.

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6. Which line suggests that people may have been surprised by the weather event?

• A. "When men were all asleep the snow came flying," (line 1)

• B. "No sound of wheel rumbling nor of foot falling." (line 17)

• C. "They gathered up the crystal manna to freeze" (line 20)

• D. "Or peering up from under the white-mossed wonder," (line 23)

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7. Which statements best describe the central themes of the poem? Select two correct answers.

• A. Nature often creates conditions that are unexpected.

• B. Nature poses a threat to human life by producing storms.

• C. Nature can ease the dullness of routines through its beauty.

• D. Nature often prevents people from performing daily duties.

• E. Nature allows people to enjoy activities that improve their health.

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