"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 Pour away the ocean He was my North Stop all the clocks

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 was my North The deceased's name He is dead

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

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

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

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