1 What religious sector were H.D.'s parents members of? Catholic Hasidic Judaism Moravian Episcopalian 2 Why did H.D. leave Bryn Mawr Affair with a professor Boredom Illness Poor grades 3 Where did H.D. meet Ezra Pound? University of Pennsylvania Europe Bryn Mawr Childhood church 4 What is a distinguishing quality of Imagist poetry? Passive voice Concise language Riddles Disturbing imagery 5 When did H.D.'s poems first appear in print? 1916 1913 1924 1933 6 Where did H.D. live in Europe long-term besides Britain? Italy Switzerland Denmark Germany 7 What is one form of writing H.D. used several times during her career? Play Tribute Comedy Manifesto 8 In what context did H.D.'s poetic style shift to longer, more elaborate work? During both World Wars Explorations of Greek mythology When she was in love Discussions of her Freudian analysis 9 Which one of these is one of H.D.'s published collections? The Usual Star Flowers for Helen Egypt in Flames Crouching Toward Bethlehem 10 Which long poem was considered one of H.D.'s greatest works? Dionysus Morning Dew Helen in Egypt The Chalice 11 What is agate? A colorful, fine-grained stone A species of wildflower A type of rock found in Switzerland A ruler of Egypt 12 Is the white violet the sea violet in the poem "Sea Violet"? Yes There are three kinds of violets in the poem No Both the blue violet and white violet are sea violets 13 What does the sea violet do, "fronting all the wind"? Lies Flutters Shifts Sways 14 What keeps the sea-violet company in "Sea Violet"? Torn shells Blue violets Rolling hills Sparse leaves 15 What tone does the speaker exhibit when describing the sea violet as "fragile," "fronting all the wind / among the torn shells"? Sadness Admiration Fear Contempt 16 What is ironic about H.D.'s use of "greater" in the phrase "The greater blue violets"? She insinuates that blue represents evil She knows white violets are larger by the sea She doesn't actually believe the blue violets are greater She feels the blue and white violets are equal 17 What effect does H.D.'s repetition of the phrase "who would change for these" have? The phrase lulls the reader into submission The speaker seems to stammer with fear The question becomes a statement of powerful belief The question reminds one of the ocean 18 What does H.D. feel is more valuable than many blue violets combined? A garden of equality An ocean view One root of a white violet A promise of stability 19 Why is the distinction between the words "fronting" and "flutter[ing]" important? One action is brave and resilient and one is mild and passive One violet is false and one is genuine It evokes the word freedom The distinction reveals the similarities between the two violets 20 In what stanza of "Sea Violet" does H.D. pose a similar query like the one in the last stanza of "Sea Rose"? Fourth stanza Second stanza First stanza Third stanza 21 Which violet does H.D. refer to directly in the last stanza of "Sea Violet"? The white violet All violets The blue violet The violet that stands out from blue and white violets 22 Why is the frailty H.D. describes in "Sea Violet" different than the frailty expected of women in a patriarchal society? The frailty expected of women in the patriarchy is a form of flattery, and H.D.'s frailty is a criticism H.D. is talking about fragile masculinity The frailty reveals the hardship endured, and the strength in both survival and revealing vulnerability The frailty of H.D. seeks to emphasize how women should not be expected to carry the burdens of men 23 What effect does the switch to second person have in the last stanza of "Sea Violet"? The change evokes a sense of respect and allyship 2nd person allows H.D. to fully express her anger The reader feels sorry for the violet The white violet becomes a separate, foreign identity 24 What does H.D. mean when she writes "but you catch the light—" in the last stanza of "Sea Violet" The sea violet is potent and radiant, despite its fragility The sea violet is valuable in that it lights up the sandy bank The sea violet combats the darkness The sea violet is more beautiful than the blue violet 25 What does the reference to both "frost" and "fire" evoke in the last line of "Sea Violet"? The ambivalence men have about respecting women or denigrating them The pros and cons of the sea violet, which is flawed but precious The dualities of the feminine spirit, as well as its intensity, splendor, and strength The fear women have of disintegration and physical harm
