What is the title of the poem?

• A Backward Spring

• A Spring Awakening

• A Spring Retreat

• A Forward Spring

What are the trees afraid to put forth?

• Leaves

• Fruits

• Buds

• Flowers

What is the fret of each bush of barberry waiting to bloom?

• Sly sour winds

• Heavy rain

• Bright sunshine

• Gentle breeze

Which flower betrays no gloom according to the text?

• Rose

• Myrtle

• Primrose

• Snowdrop

The myrtle asks if it's worth the fight with____________.

• Frost and rime

• Sunshine

• Rain

• Thunderstorms

What is the central theme of the poem?

• Nature's beauty

• Seasonal changes

• Renewal and growth

• Human emotions

Which flower symbolizes hope in the poem?

• Myrtle

• Primrose

• Snowdrop

• Both Primrose and Snowdrop

What is the central theme of the poem "A Backward Spring" by Thomas Hardy?

• Fear of the unknown

• Resilience and optimism

• Nostalgia and remembrance

• Natural beauty and serenity

Which of the following best describes the attitude of the trees and grass in the poem?

• Eager and enthusiastic

• Cautious and hesitant

• Defiant and bold

• Indifferent and passive

What is the significance of the snowdrop and primrose in the poem?

• They symbolize hope and perseverance.

• They represent the harshness of winter.

• They reflect the beauty of nature.

• They signify the passage of time.