1 Where is the speaker in the first stanza? The garden The kitchen The caravan The bedroom 2 What bothers Mrs Midas the most about her husband's wish? His lack of forethought His idiocy His selfishness His greed 3 Which foods are referenced in the poem? Pears, corn, cod, steak, and buttermilk. Hamburgers, french fries, apples, and salmon. Apples, trout, bread, hamburgers, and chocolate. Pears, corn, fast food, trout, and apples. 4 Which of the following is an example of personification in the poem? The kitchen filled with the smell of itself, relaxed, its steamy breath / gently blanching the windows (Lines 2 - 3) we grew Fondante d’Automne – / and it sat in his palm, like a lightbulb. (Lines 10-11) Within seconds he was spitting out the teeth of the rich. (Line 20) I gazed, entranced, / as the blue flame played on its luteous stem. (Lines 34-35) 5 "Mrs Midas" appears in which of Carol Ann Duffy's collections? Rapture (2003) Standing Female Nude (1985) Selling Manhattan (1987) The World's Wife (1999) 6 What does Mrs Midas dream about the night after her husband's wish comes true? The music of Pan Giving birth to a golden child A bowl of apples Her husband's embrace 7 Which best describes Mrs Midas's attitude toward her husband? Cold and uncaring Angry and mournful Exasperated but accepting Loving and supportive 8 What does "halcyon" mean in Line 41? A golden, glowing light Chaotically passionate A type of gold A past time that was idyllic and peaceful 9 How many lines does each stanza have? 7 5 6 4 10 Which is an example of simile in the poem? its little tongue / like a precious latch (Lines 45-46) The kitchen filled with the smell of itself, relaxed, its steamy breath / gently blanching the windows (Lines 2 - 3) We’d a caravan in the wilds, in a glade of its own (Lines 49-50) But now I feared his honeyed embrace, / the kiss that would turn my lips to a work of art. (Lines 41-42) 11 Which perspective is the poem told from? First person Limited third-person Second person Omniscient third-person 12 What does the word "luteous" mean in Line 35? Yellow tinged with green or brown Solid gold A faint glow A flower stem 13 What does "a beautiful lemon mistake" (Line 57) refer to in the poem? The hare that Midas attempted to touch Midas's footprints The golden table after Midas touched it The golden trout in the river 14 In which month is the poem set? September October June August 15 What does Midas do after making his wish? Enter the house Ask for wine Laugh All of the above 16 Which is an example of alliteration used in the poem? its perfect ore limbs, its little tongue (Line 50) a hare hung from a larch (Line 58) under the cover of dark (Line 53) then with my fingers wiped the other’s glass like a brow (Line 5) 17 Which Greek god is EXPLICITLY referenced in the poem? Dionysus Pan Demeter Zeus 18 What is an allegory? A traditional story, especially one concerning the early history of a people or explaining some natural or social phenomenon, and typically involving supernatural beings or events. A figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable. An expression designed to call something to mind without mentioning it explicitly; an indirect or passing reference. A story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, typically a moral or political one. 19 What does the word "caravan" mean in Line 49? A vehicle equipped for living in, typically a trailer towed by a car and used when traveling for recreation. Any large group of people, typically with vehicles or animals, traveling together in single file. A group of people, especially traders or pilgrims, traveling together across a desert in Asia or North Africa. A covered horse-drawn wagon. 20 Which of the following describes the relationship between the myth of Midas and the poem "Mrs Midas?" Mrs Midas is a translation of the myth. Mrs Midas alludes to the myth, but is actually about the Field of the Cloth of Gold. Mrs Midas is an ironic commentary on the myth. Mrs Midas is a creative retelling of the myth through a feminist lens. 21 What does Mrs Midas NOT do in response to Midas's ability to turn everything he touches into gold? Lock the cat in the cellar. Wear protective gloves before touching him. Put a chair in front of her bedroom door. Demand that he move out. 22 Which of the following animals is NOT referenced in the poem? Trout Hare Flies Deer 23 Which of the following is NOT alluded to in the poem? the Bible the Field of the Cloth of Gold Miss Macready the Greek god Pan 24 What "stopped" Mrs Midas "dead" due to memories of her husband (Line 65)? Hearing the music of Pan A bowl of apples Golden trout A dream about their baby 25 Which of the following is NOT a theme in the poem? mortality the trauma of war marriage and relationships greed and masculinity