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Will You Come? by Edward Thomas - Quiz
Contributed by: Booker
A) Melancholy and contemplative
B) Joyful and celebratory
C) Humorous and lighthearted
D) Angry and defiant
  • 2. The poem begins with an invitation. What is the speaker inviting someone to do?
A) To attend a formal party.
B) To help him with a difficult task.
C) To share a secret plan.
D) To walk with him in the countryside.
  • 3. What kind of weather is described in the poem?
A) A foggy and mysterious morning.
B) A harsh and stormy winter night.
C) A bright and sunny summer day.
D) A mixture of sun and rain, or uncertain weather.
  • 4. The speaker mentions the "hedge-row" and the "road." What do these suggest about the setting?
A) A manicured garden.
B) A bustling city street.
C) A desolate desert landscape.
D) A rural, possibly somewhat wild, environment.
  • 5. What emotion seems to be central to the speaker's request?
A) Loneliness and a desire for companionship.
B) Frustration and annoyance.
C) Excitement and adventure.
D) Curiosity and a thirst for knowledge.
  • 6. The phrase "though I may not speak" implies what about the speaker's communication style?
A) He is naturally eloquent and persuasive.
B) He has lost his voice due to illness.
C) He is reserved or finds it difficult to express himself verbally.
D) He prefers to communicate through gestures.
  • 7. What does the speaker hope to share with the invited person?
A) A philosophical debate.
B) A feast of food and drink.
C) Exciting news and gossip.
D) A quiet, shared experience of nature.
  • 8. The poem subtly hints at the passage of time. How is this suggested?
A) Through descriptions of aging people.
B) By directly stating the date and time.
C) Through references to changing light or seasons.
D) By mentioning historical events.
  • 9. The speaker's questioning nature is evident. What is he questioning?
A) The current political climate.
B) The best route to take.
C) Whether the other person will accept his invitation and the nature of their relationship.
D) The meaning of life.
  • 10. What is the significance of the speaker's repeated use of "Will you come?"
A) It indicates he is bored.
B) It emphasizes his hesitant hope and uncertainty.
C) It signifies his complete lack of interest.
D) It shows his forceful demand.
  • 11. The poem creates a sense of intimacy. How is this achieved?
A) Through the use of complex scientific language.
B) By focusing on external events and actions.
C) By describing a large gathering of people.
D) Through the direct address and the implied shared experience.
  • 12. What is implied about the relationship between the speaker and the invited person?
A) It is a relationship that could be deepened by shared experience.
B) It is a relationship of deep animosity.
C) It is a strained and antagonistic relationship.
D) It is a relationship of casual acquaintance.
  • 13. The poem evokes a sense of the natural world. What elements of nature are present?
A) Tropical rainforests and exotic wildlife.
B) Fields, hedges, roads, light, and perhaps birdsong.
C) Urban parks and carefully cultivated flowerbeds.
D) Deserts, mountains, and oceans.
  • 14. The speaker's invitation is not overly demanding. This suggests:
A) He is completely indifferent to the outcome.
B) He is testing the other person's loyalty.
C) He values the other person's free will and comfort.
D) He is trying to manipulate the other person.
  • 15. What is the prevailing mood associated with the landscape described?
A) Ominous and foreboding.
B) Quiet, understated beauty, possibly tinged with sadness.
C) Chaotic and unsettling.
D) Vibrant and energetic.
  • 16. The poem is often interpreted as reflecting Edward Thomas's personal experiences. What might the invitation symbolize in a broader sense?
A) A desire for connection and understanding in a solitary existence.
B) A call to political action.
C) A plea for financial assistance.
D) An invitation to an artistic collaboration.
  • 17. The invitation is to walk. What does walking often symbolize in poetry?
A) A race or competition.
B) A military march.
C) A journey, reflection, or shared experience.
D) A frantic escape.
  • 18. What is the implied consequence if the invited person does not come?
A) The speaker will immediately forget about the invitation.
B) The speaker will find someone else to accompany him.
C) The speaker will likely remain alone with his thoughts.
D) The speaker will be enraged.
  • 19. The poem is characterized by its simplicity. What effect does this have on the reader?
A) It allows for a direct and emotional connection with the speaker's feelings.
B) It overwhelms the reader with complex ideas.
C) It makes the poem difficult to understand.
D) It creates a sense of detachment.
  • 20. What kind of dialogue is the poem, in essence?
A) A factual report.
B) A public announcement.
C) A one-sided invitation, seeking a response.
D) A heated argument.
  • 21. The speaker's awareness of his own potential silence suggests:
A) A self-consciousness about his ability to engage verbally.
B) A deliberate act of withholding information.
C) A belief that words are unnecessary.
D) An eagerness to dominate the conversation.
  • 22. What might the "uncertain" weather represent metaphorically in the poem?
A) A celebration of natural cycles.
B) The ambiguity of relationships or future possibilities.
C) A clear sign of impending danger.
D) A reflection of perfect harmony.
  • 23. The invitation is framed as a gentle request, not a demand. This indicates:
A) A lack of conviction in the invitation.
B) A desire to exert control.
C) An attempt to create obligation.
D) Respect for the other person's autonomy.
  • 24. What is the overall feeling evoked by the poem's ending?
A) Resolution and complete happiness.
B) Excitement and anticipation of immediate action.
C) Lingering hope, uncertainty, and a quiet sense of solitude.
D) Disappointment and anger.
  • 25. Edward Thomas is known for his poetry about nature and the English countryside. How does "Will You Come?" fit into this thematic trend?
A) It is an allegory for industrialization.
B) It criticizes the natural world.
C) It uses the rural setting as a backdrop for exploring human emotions and relationships.
D) It is purely a descriptive poem with no emotional content.
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