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Will You Come? by Edward Thomas
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 mixture of sun and rain, or uncertain weather.
C) A bright and sunny summer day.
D) A harsh and stormy winter night.
  • 4. The speaker mentions the "hedge-row" and the "road." What do these suggest about the setting?
A) A desolate desert landscape.
B) A rural, possibly somewhat wild, environment.
C) A manicured garden.
D) A bustling city street.
  • 5. What emotion seems to be central to the speaker's request?
A) Excitement and adventure.
B) Curiosity and a thirst for knowledge.
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 is reserved or finds it difficult to express himself verbally.
D) He has lost his voice due to illness.
  • 7. What does the speaker hope to share with the invited person?
A) A feast of food and drink.
B) Exciting news and gossip.
C) A philosophical debate.
D) A quiet, shared experience of nature.
  • 8. The poem subtly hints at the passage of time. How is this suggested?
A) By directly stating the date and time.
B) By mentioning historical events.
C) Through descriptions of aging people.
D) Through references to changing light or seasons.
  • 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 meaning of life.
C) The best route to take.
D) The current political climate.
  • 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 shows his forceful demand.
C) It emphasizes his hesitant hope and uncertainty.
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) Through the direct address and the implied shared experience.
D) By focusing on external events and actions.
  • 12. What is implied about the relationship between the speaker and the invited person?
A) It is a relationship of casual acquaintance.
B) It is a strained and antagonistic relationship.
C) It is a relationship that could be deepened by shared experience.
D) It is a relationship of deep animosity.
  • 13. The poem evokes a sense of the natural world. What elements of nature are present?
A) Fields, hedges, roads, light, and perhaps birdsong.
B) Deserts, mountains, and oceans.
C) Tropical rainforests and exotic wildlife.
D) Urban parks and carefully cultivated flowerbeds.
  • 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 trying to manipulate the other person.
C) He is completely indifferent to the outcome.
D) He is testing the other person's loyalty.
  • 15. What is the prevailing mood associated with the landscape described?
A) Chaotic and unsettling.
B) Ominous and foreboding.
C) Quiet, understated beauty, possibly tinged with sadness.
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 call to political action.
B) A desire for connection and understanding in a solitary existence.
C) An invitation to an artistic collaboration.
D) A plea for financial assistance.
  • 17. The invitation is to walk. What does walking often symbolize in poetry?
A) A military march.
B) A race or competition.
C) A frantic escape.
D) A journey, reflection, or shared experience.
  • 18. What is the implied consequence if the invited person does not come?
A) The speaker will be enraged.
B) The speaker will find someone else to accompany him.
C) The speaker will immediately forget about the invitation.
D) The speaker will likely remain alone with his thoughts.
  • 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 one-sided invitation, seeking a response.
B) A public announcement.
C) A heated argument.
D) A factual report.
  • 21. The speaker's awareness of his own potential silence suggests:
A) A deliberate act of withholding information.
B) An eagerness to dominate the conversation.
C) A belief that words are unnecessary.
D) A self-consciousness about his ability to engage verbally.
  • 22. What might the "uncertain" weather represent metaphorically in the poem?
A) A reflection of perfect harmony.
B) A celebration of natural cycles.
C) The ambiguity of relationships or future possibilities.
D) A clear sign of impending danger.
  • 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) Lingering hope, uncertainty, and a quiet sense of solitude.
B) Excitement and anticipation of immediate action.
C) Resolution and complete happiness.
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 criticizes the natural world.
B) It is purely a descriptive poem with no emotional content.
C) It is an allegory for industrialization.
D) It uses the rural setting as a backdrop for exploring human emotions and relationships.
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