Poem: What Has Happened to Lulu? by Charles Causley

Name two things that the persona noticed in Lulu’s bedroom.

• A doll and a bed.

• A shoe and a doll.

• Her room was empty

What caused the curtain to flap free?

• The wind was blowing

• The curtain was not tied.

• The window was opened.

What excuse did the mother give when the persona asked her about the cry he heard?

• It was nothing at all.

• It was just a dream.

• It was a gust of rain.

What is the poem about?

• A sibling running away.

• A gust of rain.

• A child crying in the middle of night.

“What has happened to Lu?"

How would you describe the tone of voice of the persona?

• Intrigued.

• Shocked and happy.

• Sad and grieving.

Why does the persona mention 'Lu'?

• To show that there is another sibling in the family.

• To show the degree of their closeness.

• To show she wants to shorten the name.

How should Lulu and her mother resolve their issue?

• Discuss their expenses.

• Discuss their understanding.

• Discuss their differences.

Answer the question based on the poem read:

Who cried? Why?

• Mother because Lulu went home.

• Mother because Lulu ran away.

• Persona because Lulu ran away.

Based on the line “You don't know what to do?" in stanza 6, sum up the mother's feelings.

• Mother is at a loss about what is happening and cannot think straight.

• Mother is digesting what had happened.

• Mother asked Lulu what she had done.

What does the 'curtain flapping free' symbolize?

• Freedom that Lulu is looking for.

• It was windy and the window is opened.

• Somebody is running fast.