1) How do lines 1–4 develop the theme of the poem? a) by revealing the speaker’s feelings about privacy and solitude b) by showing the speaker’s curiosity about the visitor’s identity c) by implying the speaker has been waiting for someone d) by suggesting the speaker is eager for company 2) How does the speaker’s reaction to the wind in lines 1–8 develop the theme of the poem? a) by implying the speaker is fearful of nature b) by establishing the speaker’s desire to entertain visitors c) by suggesting the speaker finds the wind to be more friend than foe d) by demonstrating the speaker’s experience at having invited the wind in before 3) How does the phrase “No bone had he to bind him,” in line 9 affect the meaning of the poem? a) It reveals the visitor is not an actual person. b) It shows the visitor is the speaker’s hallucination. c) It demonstrates the visitor is not of strong character. d) It explains the visitor is isolated from the rest of society. 4) How do the details in lines 10–12 develop the theme of the poem? a) by suggesting the unique, challenging force of nature that should be welcomed b) by emphasizing the quick, surprising nature of the wind’s presence c) by describing the changing, destructive force of nature d) by conveying the calm, soothing nature of the wind 5) How does the word countenance in line 13 affect the meaning of the poem? a) It emphasizes the wind’s humanlike appearance and movement. b) It emphasizes the wind’s angry and destructive nature. c) It focuses on the wind’s tired and timid fingers. d) It focuses on the wind’s loneliness. 6) How does the word flitting in line 17 affect the meaning of the poem? a) by suggesting the wind dislikes the isolation in the house b) by implying the wind wants to remain with the speaker c) by showing the wind is unable to offer companionship d) by conveying the wind’s presence is only temporary 7) What is the meaning of flurriedly in line 19? a) in a rude way b) in an irritating way c) in a nervous manner d) in an efficient manner 8) Which statement is a summary of the poem? a) The wind blowing through the speaker’s home offers extended relief from loneliness. b) The wind blowing through the speaker’s home briefly provides the speaker with comfort. c) The wind blowing through the speaker’s home expresses the grief felt after losing a loved one. d) The wind blowing through the speaker’s home represents memories that come and go in the speaker’s mind.

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