The Lazy Horse Part 1

What does the word idle mean in line 2?

• Avoiding work

• Dreaming frequently

• Eating hay

• Galloping alone

What event unfolds in lines 41-44?

• Dobbin is searching for his breakfast.

• Dobbin feels afraid of the wilderness.

• Dobbin is debating with himself about what to do next.

• Dobbin feels satisfied with his accomplishment.

How does the word cautious in line 15 convey Dobbin’s point of view?

• Dobbin feels conflicted about what he truly desires.

• Dobbin feels angry that he is required to perform work.

• Dobbin feels nervous about running away.

• Dobbin feels frustrated that he is not appreciated.

How does the use of the words cheerful and triumph in lines 23-24 impact the tone of the poem?

• The words describe a conflict.

• The words create an unrealistic setting.

• The words develop a sense of freedom.

• The words establish an element of surprise.

In what way do the details in lines 25-32 help develop the central idea of the poem?

• They suggest that it is most likely raining on Dobbin’s bed.

• They tell that Dobbin is unwell and angry after having a hard night.

• They explain that the only shelter nearby is Dobbin’s old stable.

• They show that Dobbin is uncomfortable and unhappy alone in the wild.

Which set of lines from the poem supports the inference that Dobbin expected to enjoy his freedom more?

• “As if delivered from a load,

  He galloped to the public road.” (lines 19-20)

• “For well he knew he could not bear

  To sleep out in the open air.” (lines 27-28)

• “‘If this,’ thought he, ‘is all I get,

  A bed unwholesome, cold and wet;’”(lines 37-38)

• “Whether to live in all this danger,

  Or go back sneaking to his manger.” (lines 43-44)

What does the poet mean by the personification “at last his struggling pride gave way” in line 45?

• Dobbin is saddened that his master did not come looking for him overnight.

• Dobbin is lost and having a difficult time finding the path back to his stable.

• Dobbin’s desire for food and shelter is stronger than the embarrassment he would feel going back to his master.

• Dobbin’s fear of being cold and hungry causes him to question his desire to explore the unknown territory.

Based on the context of lines 25-36, what is the meaning of plight in line 36?

• deep ditch

• difficult situation

• nervous disposition

• painful bed

What is a theme of the poem?

• Home is where the heart is.

• Reality does not always meet expectation.

• Running away from home will end in disaster.

• Laziness creates disappointment.

In the poem, why is Dobbin miserable after he runs away?

• He knows his master will not allow him to return home.

• He is lonely without the other animals from the stable.

• He eats something that makes him feel ill.

• He is forced to sleep outside on the ground.