AMC Piano by D H Lawrence 2

What is the main theme of the poem?

• Power of music

• Power of memory

• Power of song

• Power of childhood

What atmosphere is created in the first stanza?

• Sadness

• Anger

• Joy

• Gentleness

Why does Lawrence refer to himself as a child in the third person?

• He feels different as a grown man

• He wants to distance himself from the memory

• He wants to emphasise his vulnerability

• He wants to highlight his growth

What effect does the use of sibilants have in the line 'pressing the small poised smiles as she sings'?

• Creates a sinister tone

• Creates a soothing tone

• Creates a joyful tone

• Creates a melancholic tone

Why does Lawrence describe the memories as a 'Vista of years'?

• To show the passage of time

• To emphasise the beauty of the memories

• To highlight the importance of the memories

• To create a sense of nostalgia

What does the phrase 'acidic mastery of song' suggest?

• The song is unpleasant

• The song is powerful

• The song is manipulative

• The song is nostalgic

What does the phrase 'the heart of me weeps' indicate?

• A sense of joy

• A sense of anger

• A sense of sadness

• A sense of relief

What does the phrase 'the tinkling piano our guide' symbolise?

• The importance of music in their lives

• The guidance of their religious beliefs

• The comfort of their cosy parlour

• The memories of their childhood

What does the phrase 'the great black piano appassionato' suggest?

• Intense emotions

• Darkness and sadness

• Powerful memories

• Childhood nostalgia

Why does Lawrence use the simile 'I weep like a child'?

• To emphasise his vulnerability

• To contrast with his manhood

• To highlight the power of music

• To reflect on his childhood