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Will You Come? by Edward Thomas
Contributed by: Booker
A) Joyful and celebratory
B) Melancholy and contemplative
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 help him with a difficult task.
B) To attend a formal party.
C) To walk with him in the countryside.
D) To share a secret plan.
  • 3. What kind of weather is described in the poem?
A) A bright and sunny summer day.
B) A mixture of sun and rain, or uncertain weather.
C) A harsh and stormy winter night.
D) A foggy and mysterious morning.
  • 4. The speaker mentions the "hedge-row" and the "road." What do these suggest about the setting?
A) A manicured garden.
B) A rural, possibly somewhat wild, environment.
C) A desolate desert landscape.
D) A bustling city street.
  • 5. What emotion seems to be central to the speaker's request?
A) Frustration and annoyance.
B) Loneliness and a desire for companionship.
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 has lost his voice due to illness.
B) He is naturally eloquent and persuasive.
C) He prefers to communicate through gestures.
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) A quiet, shared experience of nature.
C) A feast of food and drink.
D) Exciting news and gossip.
  • 8. The poem subtly hints at the passage of time. How is this suggested?
A) Through references to changing light or seasons.
B) Through descriptions of aging people.
C) By directly stating the date and time.
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) The meaning of life.
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 shows his forceful demand.
B) It indicates he is bored.
C) It signifies his complete lack of interest.
D) It emphasizes his hesitant hope and uncertainty.
  • 11. The poem creates a sense of intimacy. How is this achieved?
A) By describing a large gathering of people.
B) By focusing on external events and actions.
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 that could be deepened by shared experience.
B) It is a relationship of casual acquaintance.
C) It is a strained and antagonistic relationship.
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) Tropical rainforests and exotic wildlife.
B) Fields, hedges, roads, light, and perhaps birdsong.
C) Deserts, mountains, and oceans.
D) Urban parks and carefully cultivated flowerbeds.
  • 14. The speaker's invitation is not overly demanding. This suggests:
A) He is trying to manipulate the other person.
B) He is completely indifferent to the outcome.
C) He is testing the other person's loyalty.
D) He values the other person's free will and comfort.
  • 15. What is the prevailing mood associated with the landscape described?
A) Chaotic and unsettling.
B) Quiet, understated beauty, possibly tinged with sadness.
C) Vibrant and energetic.
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 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 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 likely remain alone with his thoughts.
B) The speaker will find someone else to accompany him.
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 allows for a direct and emotional connection with the speaker's feelings.
C) It creates a sense of detachment.
D) It makes the poem difficult to understand.
  • 20. What kind of dialogue is the poem, in essence?
A) A heated argument.
B) A one-sided invitation, seeking a response.
C) A factual report.
D) A public announcement.
  • 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 celebration of natural cycles.
B) A clear sign of impending danger.
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) An attempt to create obligation.
B) A lack of conviction in the invitation.
C) A desire to exert control.
D) Respect for the other person's autonomy.
  • 24. What is the overall feeling evoked by the poem's ending?
A) Excitement and anticipation of immediate action.
B) Resolution and complete happiness.
C) Disappointment and anger.
D) Lingering hope, uncertainty, and a quiet sense of solitude.
  • 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 purely a descriptive poem with no emotional content.
B) It is an allegory for industrialization.
C) It uses the rural setting as a backdrop for exploring human emotions and relationships.
D) It criticizes the natural world.
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