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Read the poem entitled "The Poison Tree" by William Blake.I was angry with my friend:I told my wrath, my wrath did end.I was angry with my foe:I told it not, my wrath did grow.And I watered it in fearsNight and morning with my tears,And I sunned it with smilesAnd with soft deceitful wiles.And it grew both day and night,Till it bore an apple bright,And my foe beheld it shine,And he knew that it was mine, —And into my garden stoleWhen the night had veiled the pole;In the morning, glad, I seeMy foe outstretched beneath the tree.

A
Blake uses images of plants to show nature’s bounty.
B
Blake reveals emotions being cultivated like a garden.
C
Blake presents ripe fruit to question the duration of beauty.
D
Blake explains the planting process to suggest man’s hard work.
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they were never wrong
h
how well they understood
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walking dully along
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passionately waiting
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"She Walks in Beauty" by George Gordon Byron

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The woman in Byron’s poem is wealthy; the woman in Poe’s poem is powerful.
T
The woman in Byron’s poem is youthful; the woman in Poe’s poem is mature.
T
The woman in Byron’s poem is gentle; the woman in Poe’s poem is welcoming.
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The woman in Byron’s poem is adventurous; the woman in Poe’s poem is wise.
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What can be observed from this painting? Select 3 options.

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It was created in June.
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It shows a night scene.
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It is a landscape view.
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It reveals the Alpilles mountain range.
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It was painted with swirling brush strokes.
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Consider the painting entitled Woman with a Pearl Necklace by Vermeer.

Question illustration
A
The fabrics and accessories indicate the woman’s wealth.
B
The woman’s gestures suggest her compassion for others.
C
The woman’s facial expressions signal strong emotion.
D
The painting’s color scheme suggest a mournful occasion.
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"The Corn Harvest" by William Carlos Williams

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the amount of work accomplished
t
the coworkers’ enjoyment
t
the need for rest after work
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the desire to find a new job
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Consider the painting entitled L’Ambulance de la Gare de Poitiers by Henri Gervex.

Question illustration
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The depiction of a crowded medical facility suggests teamwork and optimism.
T
The depiction of soothing light and comforting gestures suggests compassion.
T
The image of wounded men in a makeshift clinic suggests the chaos of war.
T
The image of patriotism in action suggests loyalty to a shared cause.
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Read the poem entitled "The Poison Tree" by William Blake.I was angry with my friend:I told my wrath, my wrath did end.I was angry with my foe:I told it not, my wrath did grow.And I watered it in fearsNight and morning with my tears,And I sunned it with smilesAnd with soft deceitful wiles.And it grew both day and night,Till it bore an apple bright,And my foe beheld it shine,And he knew that it was mine, —And into my garden stoleWhen the night had veiled the pole;In the morning, glad, I seeMy foe

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the fruits of hard work
t
the gift of forgiveness
t
the steady progression of time
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the danger of suppressed anger
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"She Walks in Beauty" by George Gordon Byron

B
Both poems are sorrowful, mourning lost loves.
B
Both poems are complimentary, paying tribute to loved ones.
B
Both poems are nostalgic, remembering better times.
B
Both poems are introspective, thinking about serious situations.
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Consider this painting entitled The Astronomer by Vermeer.

Question illustration
T
The room suggests he is confined or imprisoned.
T
The objects in the room suggest he is curious or academic.
H
His clothing suggests he is a modern, twenty-first century individual.
H
His belongings suggest that he lives in poverty.

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