Calling the Violet Quiz

The language used in each of the first five stanzas of this poem includes a(n)______.

• description of the signs of winter

• explanation about why violets sleep

• plea for violets to bloom during spring

• conversation between the violet and the rain

Why does the poet say that "May isn't May" without the violet?

• The poet loves to collect flowers.

• The poet prefers spring to winter.

• The poet knows animals will appear when the violets do.

• The poet thinks the violet is especially beautiful in spring.

Read lines 9–16.

In which line does the poet use figurative language to describe what the flower looks like before it blooms? Fill in the check box with your selection.

• Why do you shiver so,

• Soft is the meadow-grass

• Wrapped in your hood of green,

• So silent and shy?"

Read the dictionary entry below.

troop (noun)

1. 1. a flock

2. 2. a group

3. 3. a herd

4. 4. a swarm

Which meaning fits the way troop is used in lines 43 and 44 of the poem?

• A flock

• A group

• A herd

• A swarm

This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. The, answer Part B.

Part A

Why does the violet refuse to appear at first?

• It dislikes being rained upon.

• It feels too angry to show itself.

• It is too cold until the sun warms it.

• It is afraid of the birds flying around.

Part B

Which line from the poem best supports the answer from Part A?

• Come, pretty Violet, Winter's away

• Hear the rain whisper, "Dear Violet, come!"

• Von troop of sunbeams Are winning you out.

• How can you stay In your underground home.

Which lines from the poem rhyme?

**look back at the poem and find these lines**

• Don't be afraid!

  Lift your blue eyes From the rock's mossy shade!

• All the birds call for you Out of the sky: May is here, waiting.

• Softest of fleecy clouds Float overhead; "Ready and waiting!"

• Are winning you out. Now all is beautiful Under the sky.

Based on the description in the poem, a violet is most likely—

• clumpy and soft

• tall with rough bark

• waxy, thick, and glossy

• small-flowered and colorful

What is the poet’s main message to the violet in the poem?

• The violet is in danger.

• The poet misses the violet.

• The poet is angry with the violet.

• The violet is the most beautiful flower.

Which of the following best describes the author’s voice in the poem?

• Angry

• Encouraging

• Humorous

• Serious