1. Which question would help analyze the multiple layers of meaning in "The Cremation of Sam McGee"? a. What is the significance of the Northern Lights in the poem? b. What is the main theme of the poem? c. Who is the narrator of the poem? d. What is the setting of the poem? 2. What is an example of a layer of meaning created through contrast in the poem? a. The contrast between Sam's warm home in Tennessee and the cold Arctic b. The friendship between Sam and the narrator c. The journey over the Dawson trail d. The beauty of the Northern Lights 3. What is a central source of tension and ambiguity in the poem? a. The narrator's fear of breaking his promise b. The harsh Arctic environment c. The journey over the Dawson trail d. Sam McGee's fear of the icy grave 4. What is the driving force behind the narrator's actions in the poem? a. The journey over the Dawson trail b. The promise to cremate Sam McGee c. The beauty of the Northern Lights d. The friendship between Sam and the narrator 5. What contributes to the poem's sense of ambiguity and mystery? a. The warmth of Sam's home in Tennessee b. The eerie and mysterious atmosphere of the Arctic c. The narrator's sense of adventure d. The beauty of the Northern Lights 6. What unexpected twist adds to the poem's layers of meaning? a. Sam McGee's contentment in the furnace b. The narrator's fear of the icy grave c. The harsh Arctic environment d. The journey over the Dawson trail 7. What element of the poem emphasizes the struggle and hardship faced by the characters? a. The beauty of the Northern Lights b. The harshness of the Arctic environment c. The warmth of Sam's home in Tennessee d. The friendship between Sam and the narrator 8. What literary device does the author use to create layers of meaning in the poem? a. The repeated mention of the Northern Lights b. The description of the journey over the Dawson trail c. The dialogue between Sam and the narrator d. The detailed description of the furnace