They Gave us a War Nobody Wanted ..Gr VIII

The poet of the poem "They Gave Us a War Nobody Wanted " is

• William Wordsworth

• Lewis Carroll

• Patrick O' Donnell

• James Falconer Kirkup

The poet's purpose in writing this poem is:

• a. to entertain the readers

• b. to inform the readers about important facts

• c. to deliver an important message and think

• d. none

The message of the poem is that-

• All human beings are the same ,whichever country they may belong to.

• Wars are futile and create destruction. Wars are waged by selfish people for their selfish needs and agendas.

• Wars are necessary for us.

• None

The tone of the poet in the line-"All shall be well when the foe is surmounted." is

• critical and sarcastic

• appreciative

• practical and unemotional

• amusing and jocular

The meaning of the word 'surmounted' is

• biased

• overcame

• determined

• related

The line "High powered weapons and missiles are vaunted."....means

• a. The poet refers to the political powers that run a country.

• b.The poet refers to the use of advanced military technology,including missiles ,nuclear weapons and such to flaunt and show off the military power and prowess.

• c. The poet is critical of war and the actions taken to cause destruction.

• d. None

The word 'they' often used in the poem refers to the

• a.common innocent people.

• b. social reformers.

• c.political powers that run a country.

• d. all of the above