"Funeral Blues" by W.H. Auden

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  

1. What is the first line of the poem "Funeral Blues"? Cut off the telephone Stop all the clocks He was my North Pour away the ocean

2. How was the dog supposed to be prevented from barking? A juicy bone With a muzzle By putting him outside By giving him away

3. What message were the airplanes (or aeroplanes) going to write in the air? Directions to the funeral He is dead The deceased's name He was my North

4. What color gloves were the traffic policemen to wear? Black cotton gloves Gray wool gloves White satin gloves Red satin gloves

5. What day did Auden say was his day of rest? Sunday Tuesday Wednesday Saturday

6. How does the quote end? "He was my noon, my midnight, my talk, my ____" Light Song Sun Night

7. According to Auden, were the stars accepted? Yes No

8. What does Auden want done with the sun? Packed up Dismantle Scribbled out Silenced

9. How does this line go? "Pour away the ____ and sweep up the woods". Answer: (Five letter word)

10. What is the last word of this poem? Nothing Blues Dead Good