Poem- The Humbling River

The speaker's primary dilemma is caused by--

• Their desire to accomplish challenges alone

• Their lack of physical strength

• Their confusion over not being able to achieve great things

• Their lack of faith and belief in themselves

Why is the speaker confused about not being able to overcome their dilemma?

• The speaker has crossed many rivers in the past.

• The speaker knows that weaker people are able to accomplish similar challenges.

• The speaker is too weak to understand their dilemma.

• The speaker has been able to overcome and conquer everything else before.

In which stanza does the angel begin speaking?

• Stanza 3

• Stanza 5

• Stanza 7

• Stanza 1

How does the focus of the poem shift from stanza 1-4 and stanza 5-10?

• The focus shifts from self-doubt in stanza 1-4 to bravery in stanza 5-10.

• The focus shifts from the problem in stanza 1-4 to the solution in stanza 5-10.

• The focus shifts from accomplishments in stanza 1-4 to failures in stanza 5-10.

• The focus of the poem does not shift.

The tone of stanza 1-4 can best be described as--

• Afraid and threatened

• Heartbroken and depressed

• Confused and frustrated

• Regretful and remorseful

The speaker uses repetition in the last stanza in order to--

• Emphasize the main message of the poem.

• Remind the reader of their accomplishments.

• Highlight the need to do things alone.

• Provide an amusing ending to the poem.

In the poem, the "river" likely symbolizes--

• A frustrating event in life that tests our bravery

• An obstacle in life that cannot be overcome alone

• Being out in nature in order to become better people

• A tragedy that allows us to realize who we really are

The poem develops a major theme of--

• Appreciating the beauty and challenges that being in nature brings

• Bravely facing even the toughest obstacles that life throws at you

• Reaching out to those around you for assistance with challenges you can't face alone

• Having religious faith that allows you to achieve amazing things