The Willow Tree Poem Quiz

What is the Willow compared to in the poem?

• A mountain of knowledge

• A bent over woman

• A shelter for many

• A great wind dancer

According to the poem, where is the Willow located?

• In a valley

• On the water's edge

• Atop a hill

• In a dense forest

What do the children do with the Willow tree?

• They climb its branches

• They swing on its vines

• They read books under it

• They plant flowers around it

What does the Willow tree provide for people?

• Fruit and flowers

• Shade and rest

• Wood and leaves

• Water and air

How is the Willow tree described in the last two lines of the poem?

• As a leafy enchanter

• As a silent observer

• As a gentle giant

• As a wise old sage

Which definition best fits the way guarding is used in line 6?

• to protect against harm

• to watch over to prevent escape

• to take precautions

• to stay close

Which line from the poem is an example of a hyperbole?

• They all find their rest (line 21)

• Oh, year after year (line 27)

• A mountain of knowledge (line 12)

• A shelter for many (line 15)

In line 20, what does the word blithe mean?

Choose 2 correct answers.

• Thoughtful

• Boldly courageous

• lighthearted

• cheerful

• easily bored

This question has two parts.

Part A: People like the Willow tree because-

• it has vines to swing on

• it is a constant presence

• it provides shade

• it dances with the wind

Part B: Which line from the poem supports the answer in Part A?

• All take their chances (line 32)

• Some come to hide (line 24)

• Oh, year after year (line 27)

• They all find their rest (line 21)