Part A: C. People are celebrating the safe return of a ship, but they do not realize that the captain of the ship has died in battle.
Part B: C. For you bouquets and ribbon'd wreaths–for you the shores a–crowding;
For you they call, the swaying mass, their eager faces turning;
The following question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B.
Part A:
Which statement BEST reveals the central idea of this poem?
A
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People are all crowded at the shoreline to mourn the passing of the ship's captain because he has been killed in a furious battle.
B
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People are celebrating the return of a ship, but they are shocked when they learn that nearly all of the crew has been slaughtered.
C.
People are celebrating the safe return of a ship, but they do not realize that the captain of the ship has died in battle.
D
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People are gathered to defend their shores against an enemy battleship, but they show mercy to the crew when they learn the captain is dead.
Multiple Choice Question
Part B:
Which pair of lines from the poem BEST supports the correct answer in Part A?
A
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O CAPTAIN! my Captain! our fearful trip is done;
The ship has weather'd every rack, the prize we sought is won;
B
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The port is near, the bells I hear, the people all exulting,
While follow eyes the steady keel, the vessel grim and daring:
C
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For you bouquets and ribbon'd wreaths–for you the shores a–crowding;
For you they call, the swaying mass, their eager faces turning;
D
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My father does not feel my arm, he has no pulse nor will;
The ship is anchor'd safe and sound, its voyage closed and done;
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