Poem "Carry" Quiz

What did the narrator see come out of the water? (line 2)

• A mirror

• A hawk and a fish

• Only a fish

• A coin

What element did the fish find painful? (line 4)

• Fire

• Water

• Earth

• Air

According to the poem, what feeling did the hawk show? (lines 7-8)

• Sleepiness

• Hunger

• Fear

• Confusion

What does the water hide within it, according to the poem? (lines 18-20)

• Peace and calm

• Rough hands of the undertow

• Sunlight

• Friendly creatures

What does the water promise to those who come close? (lines 23-27)

• To reveal hidden treasures

• To swallow them

• To shape around them and carry them to a new world

• To dry them off

What simile is used to describe water in the poem? (lines 14-17)

• A hungry animal

• A stretched silver coin

• A burning fire

• A soft fabric

How does the poet describe the combination of the hawk and fish? (lines 7-13)

• As a ghost trailing behind fins

• As a fierce battle underwater

• As a peaceful swimmer

• As a creature crawling on land

How is the significance of falcons in the United Arab Emirates similar to the portrayal of the hawk in this poem? (lines 7-9)

• Both are symbols of national pride.

• Both are common pets.

• Both are portrayed as abundant and nonthreatening.

• Both are used as symbols of power and survival.

How do the lines "and water is never lonely, / it holds so many." (lines 21-22) contribute to the central idea of the poem?

• They highlight the water's capacity for violence.

• They reveal the solitariness of the water.

• They emphasize the community within water.

• They illustrate the water's clarity.

How does the imagery in "I will gather you / into the hands of something stronger, older, deeper" (lines 28-29) affect the reader?

• It creates a sense of safety and wonder.

• It generates fear.

• It encourages communication.

• It evokes sadness.