Day 10 English Homework

Read the poems below then answer the questions that follow. 

World’s Hardest Test by Kenn Nesbitt

Preparing today for the standardised test

our teacher said there was a lot to digest.

We’d have to divide by the square root of three

and learn to spell zygote, facade and marquis.

We’d need to play xylophone, trumpet and flute, 5

accordion, banjo, piano and lute,

recite all the capital cities by heart

and learn to take rocketship engines apart.

We’d have to speak Latin, Swahili and Greek,

learn nuclear fusion and fencing technique, 10

remember the fables of Persia and Rome

and crack all the codes in the human genome.

Then just when we thought that our heads might explode

from learning Chinese or dissecting a toad

she told us the very best thing she could say: 15

that she was just kidding; it’s April Fool’s Day.

Answer the following questions by choosing the letter of the best answer.

What does the word “digest” in line 2 refer to?

Read the poems below then answer the questions that follow. 

World’s Hardest Test by Kenn Nesbitt

Preparing today for the standardised test

our teacher said there was a lot to digest.

We’d have to divide by the square root of three

and learn to spell zygote, facade and marquis.

We’d need to play xylophone, trumpet and flute, 5

accordion, banjo, piano and lute,

recite all the capital cities by heart

and learn to take rocketship engines apart.

We’d have to speak Latin, Swahili and Greek,

learn nuclear fusion and fencing technique, 10

remember the fables of Persia and Rome

and crack all the codes in the human genome.

Then just when we thought that our heads might explode

from learning Chinese or dissecting a toad

she told us the very best thing she could say: 15

that she was just kidding; it’s April Fool’s Day.

Answer the following questions by choosing the letter of the best answer.

What is the significance of the words “zygote”, “facade” and “marquis” in the 4th line?

Read the poems below then answer the questions that follow. 

World’s Hardest Test by Kenn Nesbitt

Preparing today for the standardised test

our teacher said there was a lot to digest.

We’d have to divide by the square root of three

and learn to spell zygote, facade and marquis.

We’d need to play xylophone, trumpet and flute, 5

accordion, banjo, piano and lute,

recite all the capital cities by heart

and learn to take rocketship engines apart.

We’d have to speak Latin, Swahili and Greek,

learn nuclear fusion and fencing technique, 10

remember the fables of Persia and Rome

and crack all the codes in the human genome.

Then just when we thought that our heads might explode

from learning Chinese or dissecting a toad

she told us the very best thing she could say: 15

that she was just kidding; it’s April Fool’s Day.

Answer the following questions by choosing the letter of the best answer.

Which best summarises stanza 2?

Read the poems below then answer the questions that follow. 

World’s Hardest Test by Kenn Nesbitt

Preparing today for the standardised test

our teacher said there was a lot to digest.

We’d have to divide by the square root of three

and learn to spell zygote, facade and marquis.

We’d need to play xylophone, trumpet and flute, 5

accordion, banjo, piano and lute,

recite all the capital cities by heart

and learn to take rocketship engines apart.

We’d have to speak Latin, Swahili and Greek,

learn nuclear fusion and fencing technique, 10

remember the fables of Persia and Rome

and crack all the codes in the human genome.

Then just when we thought that our heads might explode

from learning Chinese or dissecting a toad

she told us the very best thing she could say: 15

that she was just kidding; it’s April Fool’s Day.

Answer the following questions by choosing the letter of the best answer.

According to the speaker, the following are languages that they need to learn EXCEPT:

I. Swahili

II. Persian

III. Roman

IV. Latin

V. Japanese

VI. Greek

Read the poems below then answer the questions that follow. 

World’s Hardest Test by Kenn Nesbitt

Preparing today for the standardised test

our teacher said there was a lot to digest.

We’d have to divide by the square root of three

and learn to spell zygote, facade and marquis.

We’d need to play xylophone, trumpet and flute, 5

accordion, banjo, piano and lute,

recite all the capital cities by heart

and learn to take rocketship engines apart.

We’d have to speak Latin, Swahili and Greek,

learn nuclear fusion and fencing technique, 10

remember the fables of Persia and Rome

and crack all the codes in the human genome.

Then just when we thought that our heads might explode

from learning Chinese or dissecting a toad

she told us the very best thing she could say: 15

that she was just kidding; it’s April Fool’s Day.

Answer the following questions by choosing the letter of the best answer.

The speaker mentioned that they were to learn to take rocketship engines apart. What do you think was the purpose of this?

Read the poems below then answer the questions that follow. 

World’s Hardest Test by Kenn Nesbitt

Preparing today for the standardised test

our teacher said there was a lot to digest.

We’d have to divide by the square root of three

and learn to spell zygote, facade and marquis.

We’d need to play xylophone, trumpet and flute, 5

accordion, banjo, piano and lute,

recite all the capital cities by heart

and learn to take rocketship engines apart.

We’d have to speak Latin, Swahili and Greek,

learn nuclear fusion and fencing technique, 10

remember the fables of Persia and Rome

and crack all the codes in the human genome.

Then just when we thought that our heads might explode

from learning Chinese or dissecting a toad

she told us the very best thing she could say: 15

that she was just kidding; it’s April Fool’s Day.

Answer the following questions by choosing the letter of the best answer.

Line 15 states that the very best thing the speaker’s teacher could say was that she was kidding. Why do you think the speaker feels this way?

Read the poems below then answer the questions that follow. 

World’s Hardest Test by Kenn Nesbitt

Preparing today for the standardised test

our teacher said there was a lot to digest.

We’d have to divide by the square root of three

and learn to spell zygote, facade and marquis.

We’d need to play xylophone, trumpet and flute, 5

accordion, banjo, piano and lute,

recite all the capital cities by heart

and learn to take rocketship engines apart.

We’d have to speak Latin, Swahili and Greek,

learn nuclear fusion and fencing technique, 10

remember the fables of Persia and Rome

and crack all the codes in the human genome.

Then just when we thought that our heads might explode

from learning Chinese or dissecting a toad

she told us the very best thing she could say: 15

that she was just kidding; it’s April Fool’s Day.

Answer the following questions by choosing the letter of the best answer.

The last line expresses that the speaker’s teacher was saying that she was just kidding as it was April Fool’s Day. What is her joke’s relevance to the day?

Read the poems below then answer the questions that follow. 

World’s Hardest Test by Kenn Nesbitt

Preparing today for the standardised test

our teacher said there was a lot to digest.

We’d have to divide by the square root of three

and learn to spell zygote, facade and marquis.

We’d need to play xylophone, trumpet and flute, 5

accordion, banjo, piano and lute,

recite all the capital cities by heart

and learn to take rocketship engines apart.

We’d have to speak Latin, Swahili and Greek,

learn nuclear fusion and fencing technique, 10

remember the fables of Persia and Rome

and crack all the codes in the human genome.

Then just when we thought that our heads might explode

from learning Chinese or dissecting a toad

she told us the very best thing she could say: 15

that she was just kidding; it’s April Fool’s Day.

Answer the following questions by choosing the letter of the best answer.

What literary devices are used in the poem to create a lighthearted tone?

Read the poem below then answer the questions that follow.

Cherries by F. E. Weatherley 

Under the tree the farmer said,

Smiling and shaking his wise old head:

“Cherries are ripe! but then, you know,

There’s the grass to cut and the corn to hoe;

We can gather the cherries any day, 5

But when the sun shines we must make our hay;

To-night, when the work has all been done,

We’ll muster the boys, for fruit and fun.”

Up on the tree a robin said,

Perking and cocking his saucy head, 10

“Cherries are ripe! and so to-day

We’ll gather them while you make the hay;

For we are the boys with no corn to hoe,

No cows to milk, and no grass to mow.”

At night the farmer said; “Here’s a trick! 15

These roguish robins have had their pick.”

Answer the following questions by choosing the letter of the best answer.

In lines 1-4, why does the farmer hesitate to pick the cherries right away?

Read the poem below then answer the questions that follow.

Cherries by F. E. Weatherley 

Under the tree the farmer said,

Smiling and shaking his wise old head:

“Cherries are ripe! but then, you know,

There’s the grass to cut and the corn to hoe;

We can gather the cherries any day, 5

But when the sun shines we must make our hay;

To-night, when the work has all been done,

We’ll muster the boys, for fruit and fun.”

Up on the tree a robin said,

Perking and cocking his saucy head, 10

“Cherries are ripe! and so to-day

We’ll gather them while you make the hay;

For we are the boys with no corn to hoe,

No cows to milk, and no grass to mow.”

At night the farmer said; “Here’s a trick! 15

These roguish robins have had their pick.”

Answer the following questions by choosing the letter of the best answer.

What does line 6 mean?

Read the poem below then answer the questions that follow.

Cherries by F. E. Weatherley 

Under the tree the farmer said,

Smiling and shaking his wise old head:

“Cherries are ripe! but then, you know,

There’s the grass to cut and the corn to hoe;

We can gather the cherries any day, 5

But when the sun shines we must make our hay;

To-night, when the work has all been done,

We’ll muster the boys, for fruit and fun.”

Up on the tree a robin said,

Perking and cocking his saucy head, 10

“Cherries are ripe! and so to-day

We’ll gather them while you make the hay;

For we are the boys with no corn to hoe,

No cows to milk, and no grass to mow.”

At night the farmer said; “Here’s a trick! 15

These roguish robins have had their pick.”

Answer the following questions by choosing the letter of the best answer.

What is the significance of describing the robin’s head as saucy?

Read the poem below then answer the questions that follow.

Cherries by F. E. Weatherley 

Under the tree the farmer said,

Smiling and shaking his wise old head:

“Cherries are ripe! but then, you know,

There’s the grass to cut and the corn to hoe;

We can gather the cherries any day, 5

But when the sun shines we must make our hay;

To-night, when the work has all been done,

We’ll muster the boys, for fruit and fun.”

Up on the tree a robin said,

Perking and cocking his saucy head, 10

“Cherries are ripe! and so to-day

We’ll gather them while you make the hay;

For we are the boys with no corn to hoe,

No cows to milk, and no grass to mow.”

At night the farmer said; “Here’s a trick! 15

These roguish robins have had their pick.”

Answer the following questions by choosing the letter of the best answer.

What are lines 11-14 implying?

Read the poem below then answer the questions that follow.

Cherries by F. E. Weatherley 

Under the tree the farmer said,

Smiling and shaking his wise old head:

“Cherries are ripe! but then, you know,

There’s the grass to cut and the corn to hoe;

We can gather the cherries any day, 5

But when the sun shines we must make our hay;

To-night, when the work has all been done,

We’ll muster the boys, for fruit and fun.”

Up on the tree a robin said,

Perking and cocking his saucy head, 10

“Cherries are ripe! and so to-day

We’ll gather them while you make the hay;

For we are the boys with no corn to hoe,

No cows to milk, and no grass to mow.”

At night the farmer said; “Here’s a trick! 15

These roguish robins have had their pick.”

Answer the following questions by choosing the letter of the best answer.

How are the robins contrasted to the farmer in terms of their responsibilities?

Read the poem below then answer the questions that follow.

Cherries by F. E. Weatherley 

Under the tree the farmer said,

Smiling and shaking his wise old head:

“Cherries are ripe! but then, you know,

There’s the grass to cut and the corn to hoe;

We can gather the cherries any day, 5

But when the sun shines we must make our hay;

To-night, when the work has all been done,

We’ll muster the boys, for fruit and fun.”

Up on the tree a robin said,

Perking and cocking his saucy head, 10

“Cherries are ripe! and so to-day

We’ll gather them while you make the hay;

For we are the boys with no corn to hoe,

No cows to milk, and no grass to mow.”

At night the farmer said; “Here’s a trick! 15

These roguish robins have had their pick.”

Answer the following questions by choosing the letter of the best answer.

What is the farmer’s use of the word “trick” implying about the robins?

Read the poem below then answer the questions that follow.

Cherries by F. E. Weatherley 

Under the tree the farmer said,

Smiling and shaking his wise old head:

“Cherries are ripe! but then, you know,

There’s the grass to cut and the corn to hoe;

We can gather the cherries any day, 5

But when the sun shines we must make our hay;

To-night, when the work has all been done,

We’ll muster the boys, for fruit and fun.”

Up on the tree a robin said,

Perking and cocking his saucy head, 10

“Cherries are ripe! and so to-day

We’ll gather them while you make the hay;

For we are the boys with no corn to hoe,

No cows to milk, and no grass to mow.”

At night the farmer said; “Here’s a trick! 15

These roguish robins have had their pick.”

Answer the following questions by choosing the letter of the best answer.

What are the last two lines of the poem, lines 15-16, implying?

Read the poem below then answer the questions that follow.

Cherries by F. E. Weatherley 

Under the tree the farmer said,

Smiling and shaking his wise old head:

“Cherries are ripe! but then, you know,

There’s the grass to cut and the corn to hoe;

We can gather the cherries any day, 5

But when the sun shines we must make our hay;

To-night, when the work has all been done,

We’ll muster the boys, for fruit and fun.”

Up on the tree a robin said,

Perking and cocking his saucy head, 10

“Cherries are ripe! and so to-day

We’ll gather them while you make the hay;

For we are the boys with no corn to hoe,

No cows to milk, and no grass to mow.”

At night the farmer said; “Here’s a trick! 15

These roguish robins have had their pick.”

Answer the following questions by choosing the letter of the best answer.

How does the robin differ from the farmer in their approach to gathering cherries?

Read the poem below then answer the questions that follow.

Choosing Their Names by Thomas Hood 

Our old cat has kittens three-

What do you think their names should be?

One is tabby with emerald eyes,

And a tail that’s long and slender,

And into a temper she quickly flies 5

If you ever by chance offend her.

I think we shall call her this-

I think we shall call her that-

Now, don’t you think that Pepperpot

Is a nice name for a cat? 10

One is black with a frill of white,

And her feet are all white fur,

If you stroke her she carries her tail upright

And quickly begins to purr.

I think we shall call her this- 15

I think we shall call her that-

Now, don’t you think that Sootikin

Is a nice name for a cat?

One is a tortoishell yellow and black,

With plenty of white about him; 20

If you tease him, at once he sets up his back,

He’s a quarrelsome one, ne’er doubt him.

I think we shall call him this-

I think we shall call him that-

Now, don’t you think that Scratchaway 25

Is a nice name for a cat?

Our old cat has kittens three

And I fancy these their names will be:

Pepperpot, Sootikin, Scratchaway-There!

Were ever kittens with these to compare? 30

And we call the old mother-

Now, what do you think?

Tabitha Longclaws Tiddley Wink.

Answer the following questions by choosing the letter of the best answer.

Which of the following best summarises the first stanza?

Read the poem below then answer the questions that follow.

Choosing Their Names by Thomas Hood 

Our old cat has kittens three-

What do you think their names should be?

One is tabby with emerald eyes,

And a tail that’s long and slender,

And into a temper she quickly flies 5

If you ever by chance offend her.

I think we shall call her this-

I think we shall call her that-

Now, don’t you think that Pepperpot

Is a nice name for a cat? 10

One is black with a frill of white,

And her feet are all white fur,

If you stroke her she carries her tail upright

And quickly begins to purr.

I think we shall call her this- 15

I think we shall call her that-

Now, don’t you think that Sootikin

Is a nice name for a cat?

One is a tortoishell yellow and black,

With plenty of white about him; 20

If you tease him, at once he sets up his back,

He’s a quarrelsome one, ne’er doubt him.

I think we shall call him this-

I think we shall call him that-

Now, don’t you think that Scratchaway 25

Is a nice name for a cat?

Our old cat has kittens three

And I fancy these their names will be:

Pepperpot, Sootikin, Scratchaway-There!

Were ever kittens with these to compare? 30

And we call the old mother-

Now, what do you think?

Tabitha Longclaws Tiddley Wink.

Answer the following questions by choosing the letter of the best answer.

Pepperpot was described to run away when offended. What does this say about the kitten’s character?

Read the poem below then answer the questions that follow.

Choosing Their Names by Thomas Hood 

Our old cat has kittens three-

What do you think their names should be?

One is tabby with emerald eyes,

And a tail that’s long and slender,

And into a temper she quickly flies 5

If you ever by chance offend her.

I think we shall call her this-

I think we shall call her that-

Now, don’t you think that Pepperpot

Is a nice name for a cat? 10

One is black with a frill of white,

And her feet are all white fur,

If you stroke her she carries her tail upright

And quickly begins to purr.

I think we shall call her this- 15

I think we shall call her that-

Now, don’t you think that Sootikin

Is a nice name for a cat?

One is a tortoishell yellow and black,

With plenty of white about him; 20

If you tease him, at once he sets up his back,

He’s a quarrelsome one, ne’er doubt him.

I think we shall call him this-

I think we shall call him that-

Now, don’t you think that Scratchaway 25

Is a nice name for a cat?

Our old cat has kittens three

And I fancy these their names will be:

Pepperpot, Sootikin, Scratchaway-There!

Were ever kittens with these to compare? 30

And we call the old mother-

Now, what do you think?

Tabitha Longclaws Tiddley Wink.

Answer the following questions by choosing the letter of the best answer.

Lines 13-14 state that if you stroke Sootikin, she will carry her tail upright and will quickly begin to purr. What does this imply about how the kitten feels?

Read the poem below then answer the questions that follow.

Choosing Their Names by Thomas Hood 

Our old cat has kittens three-

What do you think their names should be?

One is tabby with emerald eyes,

And a tail that’s long and slender,

And into a temper she quickly flies 5

If you ever by chance offend her.

I think we shall call her this-

I think we shall call her that-

Now, don’t you think that Pepperpot

Is a nice name for a cat? 10

One is black with a frill of white,

And her feet are all white fur,

If you stroke her she carries her tail upright

And quickly begins to purr.

I think we shall call her this- 15

I think we shall call her that-

Now, don’t you think that Sootikin

Is a nice name for a cat?

One is a tortoishell yellow and black,

With plenty of white about him; 20

If you tease him, at once he sets up his back,

He’s a quarrelsome one, ne’er doubt him.

I think we shall call him this-

I think we shall call him that-

Now, don’t you think that Scratchaway 25

Is a nice name for a cat?

Our old cat has kittens three

And I fancy these their names will be:

Pepperpot, Sootikin, Scratchaway-There!

Were ever kittens with these to compare? 30

And we call the old mother-

Now, what do you think?

Tabitha Longclaws Tiddley Wink.

Answer the following questions by choosing the letter of the best answer.

According to the third stanza, Scratchaway becomes angry when teased. Which of the following is NOT a reason why he does this?

Read the poem below then answer the questions that follow.

Choosing Their Names by Thomas Hood 

Our old cat has kittens three-

What do you think their names should be?

One is tabby with emerald eyes,

And a tail that’s long and slender,

And into a temper she quickly flies 5

If you ever by chance offend her.

I think we shall call her this-

I think we shall call her that-

Now, don’t you think that Pepperpot

Is a nice name for a cat? 10

One is black with a frill of white,

And her feet are all white fur,

If you stroke her she carries her tail upright

And quickly begins to purr.

I think we shall call her this- 15

I think we shall call her that-

Now, don’t you think that Sootikin

Is a nice name for a cat?

One is a tortoishell yellow and black,

With plenty of white about him; 20

If you tease him, at once he sets up his back,

He’s a quarrelsome one, ne’er doubt him.

I think we shall call him this-

I think we shall call him that-

Now, don’t you think that Scratchaway 25

Is a nice name for a cat?

Our old cat has kittens three

And I fancy these their names will be:

Pepperpot, Sootikin, Scratchaway-There!

Were ever kittens with these to compare? 30

And we call the old mother-

Now, what do you think?

Tabitha Longclaws Tiddley Wink.

Answer the following questions by choosing the letter of the best answer.

What is the relevance of pointing out each of the kittens’ colours?

Read the poem below then answer the questions that follow.

Choosing Their Names by Thomas Hood 

Our old cat has kittens three-

What do you think their names should be?

One is tabby with emerald eyes,

And a tail that’s long and slender,

And into a temper she quickly flies 5

If you ever by chance offend her.

I think we shall call her this-

I think we shall call her that-

Now, don’t you think that Pepperpot

Is a nice name for a cat? 10

One is black with a frill of white,

And her feet are all white fur,

If you stroke her she carries her tail upright

And quickly begins to purr.

I think we shall call her this- 15

I think we shall call her that-

Now, don’t you think that Sootikin

Is a nice name for a cat?

One is a tortoishell yellow and black,

With plenty of white about him; 20

If you tease him, at once he sets up his back,

He’s a quarrelsome one, ne’er doubt him.

I think we shall call him this-

I think we shall call him that-

Now, don’t you think that Scratchaway 25

Is a nice name for a cat?

Our old cat has kittens three

And I fancy these their names will be:

Pepperpot, Sootikin, Scratchaway-There!

Were ever kittens with these to compare? 30

And we call the old mother-

Now, what do you think?

Tabitha Longclaws Tiddley Wink.

Answer the following questions by choosing the letter of the best answer.

What is the significance of the last lines of stanzas 1-3?

Read the poem below then answer the questions that follow.

Choosing Their Names by Thomas Hood 

Our old cat has kittens three-

What do you think their names should be?

One is tabby with emerald eyes,

And a tail that’s long and slender,

And into a temper she quickly flies 5

If you ever by chance offend her.

I think we shall call her this-

I think we shall call her that-

Now, don’t you think that Pepperpot

Is a nice name for a cat? 10

One is black with a frill of white,

And her feet are all white fur,

If you stroke her she carries her tail upright

And quickly begins to purr.

I think we shall call her this- 15

I think we shall call her that-

Now, don’t you think that Sootikin

Is a nice name for a cat?

One is a tortoishell yellow and black,

With plenty of white about him; 20

If you tease him, at once he sets up his back,

He’s a quarrelsome one, ne’er doubt him.

I think we shall call him this-

I think we shall call him that-

Now, don’t you think that Scratchaway 25

Is a nice name for a cat?

Our old cat has kittens three

And I fancy these their names will be:

Pepperpot, Sootikin, Scratchaway-There!

Were ever kittens with these to compare? 30

And we call the old mother-

Now, what do you think?

Tabitha Longclaws Tiddley Wink.

Answer the following questions by choosing the letter of the best answer.

Which best presents what the poem is all about?

Read the poem below then answer the questions that follow.

Choosing Their Names by Thomas Hood 

Our old cat has kittens three-

What do you think their names should be?

One is tabby with emerald eyes,

And a tail that’s long and slender,

And into a temper she quickly flies 5

If you ever by chance offend her.

I think we shall call her this-

I think we shall call her that-

Now, don’t you think that Pepperpot

Is a nice name for a cat? 10

One is black with a frill of white,

And her feet are all white fur,

If you stroke her she carries her tail upright

And quickly begins to purr.

I think we shall call her this- 15

I think we shall call her that-

Now, don’t you think that Sootikin

Is a nice name for a cat?

One is a tortoishell yellow and black,

With plenty of white about him; 20

If you tease him, at once he sets up his back,

He’s a quarrelsome one, ne’er doubt him.

I think we shall call him this-

I think we shall call him that-

Now, don’t you think that Scratchaway 25

Is a nice name for a cat?

Our old cat has kittens three

And I fancy these their names will be:

Pepperpot, Sootikin, Scratchaway-There!

Were ever kittens with these to compare? 30

And we call the old mother-

Now, what do you think?

Tabitha Longclaws Tiddley Wink.

Answer the following questions by choosing the letter of the best answer.

What is the main purpose of the poem “Choosing Their Names” by Thomas Hood?

Read the poem below then answer the questions that follow.

The Mocking-Bird and the Donkey by William C. Bryant

A mock-bird in a village

Had somehow gained the skill

To imitate the voices

Of animals at will.

And singing in his prison, 5

Once, at the close of day,

He gave, with great precision,

The donkey’s heavy bray.

Well pleased, the mock-bird’s master

Sent to the neighbours ’round, 10

And bade them come together

To hear that curious sound.

They came, and all were talking

In praise of what they heard,

And one delighted lady 15

Would fain have bought the bird.

A donkey listened sadly,

And said: “Confess I must

That these are shallow people,

And terribly unjust. 20

“I’m bigger than the mock-bird,

And better bray than he,

Yet not a soul has uttered

A word in praise of me.”

Answer the following questions by choosing the letter of the best answer.

Which best summarises the first stanza of the poem?

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The Mocking-Bird and the Donkey by William C. Bryant

A mock-bird in a village

Had somehow gained the skill

To imitate the voices

Of animals at will.

And singing in his prison, 5

Once, at the close of day,

He gave, with great precision,

The donkey’s heavy bray.

Well pleased, the mock-bird’s master

Sent to the neighbours ’round, 10

And bade them come together

To hear that curious sound.

They came, and all were talking

In praise of what they heard,

And one delighted lady 15

Would fain have bought the bird.

A donkey listened sadly,

And said: “Confess I must

That these are shallow people,

And terribly unjust. 20

“I’m bigger than the mock-bird,

And better bray than he,

Yet not a soul has uttered

A word in praise of me.”

Answer the following questions by choosing the letter of the best answer.

What does the word “prison” symbolise in line 5 of the poem, and what does it tell you about the mock-bird’s situation?

Read the poem below then answer the questions that follow.

The Mocking-Bird and the Donkey by William C. Bryant

A mock-bird in a village

Had somehow gained the skill

To imitate the voices

Of animals at will.

And singing in his prison, 5

Once, at the close of day,

He gave, with great precision,

The donkey’s heavy bray.

Well pleased, the mock-bird’s master

Sent to the neighbours ’round, 10

And bade them come together

To hear that curious sound.

They came, and all were talking

In praise of what they heard,

And one delighted lady 15

Would fain have bought the bird.

A donkey listened sadly,

And said: “Confess I must

That these are shallow people,

And terribly unjust. 20

“I’m bigger than the mock-bird,

And better bray than he,

Yet not a soul has uttered

A word in praise of me.”

Answer the following questions by choosing the letter of the best answer.

What is the significance that people appreciate the mock-birds’ ability to copy voices?

Read the poem below then answer the questions that follow.

The Mocking-Bird and the Donkey by William C. Bryant

A mock-bird in a village

Had somehow gained the skill

To imitate the voices

Of animals at will.

And singing in his prison, 5

Once, at the close of day,

He gave, with great precision,

The donkey’s heavy bray.

Well pleased, the mock-bird’s master

Sent to the neighbours ’round, 10

And bade them come together

To hear that curious sound.

They came, and all were talking

In praise of what they heard,

And one delighted lady 15

Would fain have bought the bird.

A donkey listened sadly,

And said: “Confess I must

That these are shallow people,

And terribly unjust. 20

“I’m bigger than the mock-bird,

And better bray than he,

Yet not a soul has uttered

A word in praise of me.”

Answer the following questions by choosing the letter of the best answer.

A lady in the village bought the bird right away after hearing its voice-imitating skill. What does this say about her decision?

Read the poem below then answer the questions that follow.

The Mocking-Bird and the Donkey by William C. Bryant

A mock-bird in a village

Had somehow gained the skill

To imitate the voices

Of animals at will.

And singing in his prison, 5

Once, at the close of day,

He gave, with great precision,

The donkey’s heavy bray.

Well pleased, the mock-bird’s master

Sent to the neighbours ’round, 10

And bade them come together

To hear that curious sound.

They came, and all were talking

In praise of what they heard,

And one delighted lady 15

Would fain have bought the bird.

A donkey listened sadly,

And said: “Confess I must

That these are shallow people,

And terribly unjust. 20

“I’m bigger than the mock-bird,

And better bray than he,

Yet not a soul has uttered

A word in praise of me.”

Answer the following questions by choosing the letter of the best answer.

Based on the last stanza, besides feeling sad, how do you interpret the donkey’s feelings about the events in the poem?

Read the poem below then answer the questions that follow.

The Mocking-Bird and the Donkey by William C. Bryant

A mock-bird in a village

Had somehow gained the skill

To imitate the voices

Of animals at will.

And singing in his prison, 5

Once, at the close of day,

He gave, with great precision,

The donkey’s heavy bray.

Well pleased, the mock-bird’s master

Sent to the neighbours ’round, 10

And bade them come together

To hear that curious sound.

They came, and all were talking

In praise of what they heard,

And one delighted lady 15

Would fain have bought the bird.

A donkey listened sadly,

And said: “Confess I must

That these are shallow people,

And terribly unjust. 20

“I’m bigger than the mock-bird,

And better bray than he,

Yet not a soul has uttered

A word in praise of me.”

Answer the following questions by choosing the letter of the best answer.

What does the mocking-bird’s ability to imitate the donkey’s bray suggest about the poem’s theme?

Read the poem below then answer the questions that follow.

The Mocking-Bird and the Donkey by William C. Bryant

A mock-bird in a village

Had somehow gained the skill

To imitate the voices

Of animals at will.

And singing in his prison, 5

Once, at the close of day,

He gave, with great precision,

The donkey’s heavy bray.

Well pleased, the mock-bird’s master

Sent to the neighbours ’round, 10

And bade them come together

To hear that curious sound.

They came, and all were talking

In praise of what they heard,

And one delighted lady 15

Would fain have bought the bird.

A donkey listened sadly,

And said: “Confess I must

That these are shallow people,

And terribly unjust. 20

“I’m bigger than the mock-bird,

And better bray than he,

Yet not a soul has uttered

A word in praise of me.”

Answer the following questions by choosing the letter of the best answer.

What might the poem suggest about the value of talent?

Read the poem below then answer the questions that follow.

The Mocking-Bird and the Donkey by William C. Bryant

A mock-bird in a village

Had somehow gained the skill

To imitate the voices

Of animals at will.

And singing in his prison, 5

Once, at the close of day,

He gave, with great precision,

The donkey’s heavy bray.

Well pleased, the mock-bird’s master

Sent to the neighbours ’round, 10

And bade them come together

To hear that curious sound.

They came, and all were talking

In praise of what they heard,

And one delighted lady 15

Would fain have bought the bird.

A donkey listened sadly,

And said: “Confess I must

That these are shallow people,

And terribly unjust. 20

“I’m bigger than the mock-bird,

And better bray than he,

Yet not a soul has uttered

A word in praise of me.”

Answer the following questions by choosing the letter of the best answer.

What is the tone of the poem towards the people who are impressed by the mocking-bird’s imitation?