RI/RL.3-5 Love and Friendship by Emily Brontë 1846

What does the wild rose-briar symbolize?

• Holly-tree

• Love

• Friendship

• Winter

What does the holly-tree symbolize?

• Love

• Winter

• Rose-briar

• Friendship

According to the text, which blooms most constantly?

• The holly-tree in winter

• The wild rose-briar in spring

• The holly-tree all year round

• The rose-briar in summer

Why should one scorn the rose-wreath?

• It is not green

• It does not smell good

• It is not fair in winter

• It is too common

What does the poet suggest to deck with instead of the rose-wreath?

• With nothing

• With the holly’s sheen

• With summer blossoms

• With winter flowers

What will happen when December comes?

• The rose-wreath will bloom

• The rose-briar will be called fair

• The holly will lose its leaves

• The garland will remain green

What is the main theme of the poem?

• The beauty of nature

• The contrast between love and friendship

• The importance of being fair

• The changing seasons

Why is the holly described as dark when the rose-briar blooms?

• Because it is jealous

• Because it is not its season to bloom

• Because it symbolizes sadness

• Because it is always dark