"Don't Quit" by Edgar A. Guest

How many stanzas are in this poem?

• none

• 1

• 2

• 4

How many lines are in the poem "Don't Quit"?

• 10

• 15

• 20

• 25

When was this poem published?

• 1921

• 1907

• 1867

• 1892

In the poem "Don't Quit," what does the speaker of the poem say success is?

• Failure turned inside out

• An uphill battle

• When funds are low and debts are high

• When things seem worst

From which point of view is this poem written?

• 1st person

• 2nd person

• 3rd person limited

• 3rd person omniscient

In the poem's first 3 lines, the poet began each line with the word "When" and not "If." For what reason might the poet have chosen this particular word?

• He probably liked the sound of that word better.

• There is no reason for chosing such a simple word to begin these 3 lines.

• Each line describes a different trouble in life and trouble in life will happen. It's not a matter of if... it's a matter of when.

What is the tone of this poem? Choose all that apply.

• sad

• encouraging

• hopeful

• angry

• upset

What is the theme (life lesson) that the speaker is trying to teach the reader?

• Not to give up when things in life get hard.

• When things get difficult, you should give up because you never know when things will get better.

• This poem has not theme.

What does the following line means literally?

"When the funds are low and the debts are high"

• When you are sick and cannot pay for a doctor visit

• When you don't have enough money to pay your bills

• There is a silver lining to clouds

What literary device is predominantly used in the poem?

• Personification

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Alliteration