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Will You Come? by Edward Thomas
Contributed by: Booker
A) Joyful and celebratory
B) Angry and defiant
C) Melancholy and contemplative
D) Humorous and lighthearted
  • 2. The poem begins with an invitation. What is the speaker inviting someone to do?
A) To help him with a difficult task.
B) To walk with him in the countryside.
C) To share a secret plan.
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 bright and sunny summer day.
C) A foggy and mysterious morning.
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 rural, possibly somewhat wild, environment.
B) A desolate desert landscape.
C) A manicured garden.
D) A bustling city street.
  • 5. What emotion seems to be central to the speaker's request?
A) Loneliness and a desire for companionship.
B) Frustration and annoyance.
C) Curiosity and a thirst for knowledge.
D) Excitement and adventure.
  • 6. The phrase "though I may not speak" implies what about the speaker's communication style?
A) He is reserved or finds it difficult to express himself verbally.
B) He prefers to communicate through gestures.
C) He has lost his voice due to illness.
D) He is naturally eloquent and persuasive.
  • 7. What does the speaker hope to share with the invited person?
A) Exciting news and gossip.
B) A quiet, shared experience of nature.
C) A philosophical debate.
D) A feast of food and drink.
  • 8. The poem subtly hints at the passage of time. How is this suggested?
A) By directly stating the date and time.
B) Through descriptions of aging people.
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 meaning of life.
C) The best route to take.
D) Whether the other person will accept his invitation and the nature of their relationship.
  • 10. What is the significance of the speaker's repeated use of "Will you come?"
A) It signifies his complete lack of interest.
B) It emphasizes his hesitant hope and uncertainty.
C) It shows his forceful demand.
D) It indicates he is bored.
  • 11. The poem creates a sense of intimacy. How is this achieved?
A) By focusing on external events and actions.
B) By describing a large gathering of people.
C) Through the use of complex scientific language.
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) Tropical rainforests and exotic wildlife.
C) Fields, hedges, roads, light, and perhaps birdsong.
D) Urban parks and carefully cultivated flowerbeds.
  • 14. The speaker's invitation is not overly demanding. This suggests:
A) He is testing the other person's loyalty.
B) He values the other person's free will and comfort.
C) He is completely indifferent to the outcome.
D) He is trying to manipulate the other person.
  • 15. What is the prevailing mood associated with the landscape described?
A) Chaotic and unsettling.
B) Vibrant and energetic.
C) Quiet, understated beauty, possibly tinged with sadness.
D) Ominous and foreboding.
  • 16. The poem is often interpreted as reflecting Edward Thomas's personal experiences. What might the invitation symbolize in a broader sense?
A) A call to political action.
B) A plea for financial assistance.
C) A desire for connection and understanding in a solitary existence.
D) An invitation to an artistic collaboration.
  • 17. The invitation is to walk. What does walking often symbolize in poetry?
A) A frantic escape.
B) A race or competition.
C) A military march.
D) A journey, reflection, or shared experience.
  • 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 overwhelms the reader with complex ideas.
B) It creates a sense of detachment.
C) It makes the poem difficult to understand.
D) It allows for a direct and emotional connection with the speaker's feelings.
  • 20. What kind of dialogue is the poem, in essence?
A) A heated argument.
B) A public announcement.
C) A factual report.
D) A one-sided invitation, seeking a response.
  • 21. The speaker's awareness of his own potential silence suggests:
A) An eagerness to dominate the conversation.
B) A deliberate act of withholding information.
C) A self-consciousness about his ability to engage verbally.
D) A belief that words are unnecessary.
  • 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) The ambiguity of relationships or future possibilities.
D) A reflection of perfect harmony.
  • 23. The invitation is framed as a gentle request, not a demand. This indicates:
A) An attempt to create obligation.
B) A desire to exert control.
C) Respect for the other person's autonomy.
D) A lack of conviction in the invitation.
  • 24. What is the overall feeling evoked by the poem's ending?
A) Excitement and anticipation of immediate action.
B) Lingering hope, uncertainty, and a quiet sense of solitude.
C) Disappointment and anger.
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 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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