Beehive (Poem): A Legend of the Northland

Topics in this chapter

• Northland Setting and Folklore
• Plot and Character Transformation
• Greed and Moral Lesson
• Poetic Devices and Rhyme
• Legend Form and Symbolism

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Practice questions

1. Question 1Q-BC8205

   What is the setting of the poem 'A Legend of the Northland'?

   1. A.A tropical rainforest near the equator
   2. B.A dry desert region in the Middle East
   3. C.The snowy northern region where days are short and nights are long
   4. D.A bustling modern metropolis in Europe
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2. Question 2Q-B942E5

   How do the people of the Northland dress their children during the winter season?

   1. A.In light cotton clothes
   2. B.In funny furry clothes
   3. C.In waterproof raincoats
   4. D.In bright silk garments
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3. Question 3Q-293CFD

   Why are the harnesses of the reindeer in the Northland described as 'funny'? Provide a brief reason based on the poem's context.

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4. Question 4Q-FA806C

   What form of narrative poetry is 'A Legend of the Northland' classified as?

   1. A.A sonnet
   2. B.An epic
   3. C.A ballad
   4. D.An ode
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5. Question 5Q-EAD568

   Who is going about the earth, according to the poem, preaching and performing fasting?

   1. A.Saint Peter
   2. B.Saint Nicholas
   3. C.Saint Paul
   4. D.Saint Francis
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