Climbing My Grandfather Quiz

What does the speaker decide to do at the beginning of the poem?

• Climb a building

• Climb a mountain

• Climb a ladder

• Climb a tree

What does the speaker notice about his grandfather's shoes?

• They are new and shiny

• They are dusty and cracked

• They are wet and muddy

• They are colorful and stylish

What does the metaphor of 'earth-stained hand' symbolize?

• The grandfather's passion for painting

• The grandfather's interest in pottery

• The grandfather's rural work and life experience

• The grandfather's love for gardening

What does the speaker find in his grandfather's arm?

• A tattoo

• A bracelet

• A watch

• A scar

What does the speaker feel when resting at his grandfather's shoulder?

• Fear

• Anxiety

• Excitement

• Peace

What does the metaphor of 'drinking among teeth' symbolize?

• Gaining wisdom from the grandfather's words and advice

• Quenching thirst from a mountain spring

• Drinking from a river

• Eating a delicious meal

What does the speaker see when he reaches the summit?

• A forest

• A river flowing

• Clouds and birds circling

• A city skyline

What does the use of temperature as a motif symbolize?

• The grandfather's love for cold weather

• The caring and nurturing qualities in the grandfather

• The speaker's desire for adventure

• The speaker's fear of heights

What does the structure of the poem visually mirror?

• A river

• A valley

• A mountain

• A desert

What is an interesting fact about the poet Andrew Waterhouse?

• He was a professional athlete

• He was a teacher and environmentalist

• He was a scientist

• He was a chef