Pied Beauty, God’s Grandeur, Spring… / Gerard Manley Hopkins

Test Practice

Synthesize Information

With your partner, discuss how to answer these questions about the selection.

1. What theme is shared by “Pied Beauty” and “God’s Grandeur”?
a. God has created many beautiful things.
b. God’s power never weakens.
c. Humans have ruined the world.
d. Praise God for his creations.


How does the information you gather as you read help you eliminate incorrect answers?

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