Understanding 'The Coyote' Poem

The transcript discusses a poem titled 'The Coyote,' which explores an encounter with a coyote in Vermont. The poem reflects on the moment when the speaker's dog, Angus, fails to notice the coyote. It uses vivid imagery and metaphors, such as comparing the coyote's movement to a girl in high heels. The poem also delves into Angus's background, highlighting his blindness and past. The narrative concludes with a reflective tone, contemplating the significance of the moment and the imagery of a spray-painted ring.

What is the primary setting of the poem 'The Coyote'?

• A quiet village

• Vermont

• A bustling city

• A desert

What does the poet try to make sense of in the poem?

• The history of Vermont

• The beauty of nature

• The silence of the night

• The moment of encounter with the coyote

How does the poet describe the coyote's movement?

• Like a girl in high heels

• Like a bird in flight

• Like a car on a highway

• Like a dancer on stage

What does the spray-painted ring symbolize in the poem?

• A traffic circle

• A game of marbles

• A playground

• A dance floor

What is the significance of the game 'keepsies' in the poem?

• It represents childhood memories

• It is a metaphor for winning

• It is a reference to a local tradition

• It symbolizes a lost opportunity

What is unique about Angus, the dog, in the poem?

• He is deaf

• He is a hunting dog

• He is blind in one eye

• He is a stray

How does Angus react to the coyote?

• He barks loudly

• He chases the coyote

• He ignores the coyote

• He hides in fear

What does the 'Cloudy flaw fleered marble' refer to?

• The coyote's eye

• The poet's imagination

• Angus's blind eye

• A marble game