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