Theme
"In Winter the Steep Lane"
What is the theme of the poem?
A. Nature provides beauty, which should be appreciated. B. Life is full of challenges as one presses forward. C. Winter is a dangerous time to be outside. D. Confidence in one's ability will lead to great success.
B. Life is full of challenges as one presses forward.
"In Winter the Steep Lane"
After reading lines 6-11, what is being described as "absurd' in these lines?"
A. "...tress" (line 6) B. "...sky" (line 7) C. "I..." (line 9) D. "...feet..." (line 11)
C. "I..." (line 9)
"In Winter the Steep Lane"
How does the combination of the poem's title and the first stanza develop the poem?
A. The title and the first stanza contrast each other, reflecting the conflict in the poem. B. They create rhythm to mimic the speaker's sense of balance. C. The title leads right into the first stanza, just as the speaker steps onto the ice and falls. D. The title introduces the setting before the first stanza to present the danger the speaker will encounter.
C. The title leads right into the first stanza, just as the speaker steps onto the ice and falls.
Which words from the poem contribute most to its optimistic mood?
A. sound (line 1), football (line2), far (line 3) B. awakened (line 4), song-bird (line 5), begun (line 16) C. dawn (line 7), cloud (line 9), window (line 18) D. dripping (line 17), wet (line 18), awake (line 19).
B. awakened (line 4), song-bird (line 5), begun (line 16)
"In Winter the Steep Lane"
What key details summarize the poem and its theme?
A. "...a mile or two to go (line 8) B. I crawl for a while then scramble to my feet but stay low (lines 9-11) C. "Up atop a stile" (line 16-17) D. "then down to a field that might be snow. nothing to do but keep going" (line21-25)
D. "then down to a field that might be snow. nothing to do but keep going" (line21-25)
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What do lines 18-20 represent?
A. The speaker's hopes for the future. B. The reasons the speaker fell on the ice. C. The part of nature the speaker hopes to avoid. D. The things the speaker observes in his surroundings.
D. The things the speaker observes in his surroundings.
"In Winter the Steep Lane"
What impact does the word "dodgy" in line 5 of the poem have on the readers perception of the speaker's confidence on the ice?
A. It helps the reader understand the readers comfort on the ice. B. It helps the reader realize how unsteady the speaker is on the ice. C. It helps the reader visualize the speaker standing on the ice. D. It tells the reader the speaker is full of confidence on the ice.
B. It helps the reader understand how unsteady the speaker is on the ice.
Which sentence best describes the theme of the poem?
A. Individual actions do not matter in the grand scheme of things. B. Beginning the day early makes actions more impactful. C. Even small actions can have a significant impact. D. Nature is unaffected by human actions.
C. Even small actions can have a significant impact.
Based on lines 2-3 from the poem, what can be inferred about the subject, "you," from the lines?
A. The subject is careful and quiet. B. The subject does not like to travel. C. The subject is too tired to move quickly. D. The subject is a secretive person.
A. The subject is careful and quiet.
How do lines 21-23 contribute to the poem's theme?
A. By showing that scouting out the journey is part of moving forward. B. By showing the necessity of pausing before making decisions. C. By showing how devastating a setback can be to one's confidence. D. By showing the value of appreciating the uncertainty of nature.
A. By showing that scouting out the journey is part of moving forward.
What does the phrase "losing the pent-up music over-night" in line 11 suggest about the dawn?
A. Dawn silences the sounds of the previous night. B. Dawn interrupts the calm of the night. C. Dawn brings out the music of nature. D. Dawn arrives with energy and excitement.
A. Dawn silences the sounds of the previous night.
A. The speaker thinks his love started the day. B. The speaker is angry about her waking him up. C. The speaker thinks his love is annoying. D. The speaker thinks his love is beautiful.
A. The speaker thinks his love started the day.
"In Winter the Steep Lane"
Which lines from the poem support the inference that the poem takes place at night?
A. Lines 3-5 B. 18-20 C. 21-23 D. 24-25
B. 18-20
How does the figurative language in lines 7-8 contribute to the poem?
A. It reflects the strength of nature. B. It suggests new beginnings. C. It emphasizes the influence of the sunrise. D. It reveals the speaker's need for more rest.
What is the effect of the phrase "for prying' in lines 9 and 10?
A. It creates a sense of aggression and frustration. B. It highlights the difficulty of waking up early. C. It calls attention to the unusual brightness of the sun. D. It reflects the steady patterns of nature.