Poem 'Good Night' Quiz

According to the poem 'Good Night,' what causes the speaker to become suddenly afraid?

• The light was turned off.

• The curtain whispered to the shade.

• Two ghosts had things to say.

• The speaker had a dream.

What is the speaker's reason for turning on the light, as mentioned in the poem 'Good Night'?

• Because the night is different from the day.

• Because the bed is too cold or too hot.

• Because the speaker needs a little drink.

• Because the speaker is afraid of the dark.

What does the speaker anticipate someone will say about the night, according to the poem 'Good Night'?

• That it is full of ghosts.

• That it is too dark to see anything.

• That there is nothing in the night that isn't there by day.

• That the night is a time for dreams.

In line 12, the suffix -ly in the word suddenly helps the reader understand that suddenly means —

• 6. in a fast way

• 6. without being fast

• 6. known for being fast

• a person who is fast

What is the most likely reason the poet includes the figurative language in lines 6 and 7 of the poem?

• 1. To suggest that the speaker’s room is too quiet at night

• 1. To emphasize what causes the speaker to imagine something

• 1. To describe objects that cannot be seen during the night

• 1. To emphasize why the speaker’s room is too dark at night

Which line from the poem best explains the speaker’s problem?

• 6. that isn’t there by day — (line 3)

• 6. I’m afraid. (line 13)

• 6. I know just what you’ll say — (line 16)

• The reason is, (line 20)

Which line helps the reader understand that the poet uses a first-person point of view in the poem?

• 1. Of course there’s nothing (line 1)

• 1. except that sometimes (line 4)

• 1. by moonlight (line 5)

• 1. that I’m all right, (line 29)

What theme does the poet express in the poem?

• 6. Dreams make life more interesting.

• 6. People need to accept advice from others.

• 6. Some problems come from our imagination.

• Some new experiences are more pleasant than others.