A River of Words Quiz

Where did Williams Carlos Williams grow up?

• Rutherford
• New York
• Germany
• Switzerland

Why do you think Willie stayed outside after his friends went home?

• He had no home to go to
• He liked to be alone
• He went to the river to be inspired
• He didn't like be indoors

What made Willie feel calm in high school?

• Track practice
• Studying
• Mr. Abbott reading poetry
• Nap time

What was Willies first poem about?

• An archer
• Dogs
• Stars
• High School

Willie only wrote poems that rhymed

• True
• False

Willie felt as free as the __________________ when he wrote poems.

• Grand Canyon
• Atlantic Ocean
• Birds
• Passaic River

Why did Willie look for a new job?

• He didn't like writing poetry anymore
• His mom didn't like his poetry
• He wasn't earning money from poetry
• He wasn't good at poetry

Who was Carlos?

• A baker
• William's uncle (mom's brother)
• An old friend
• William's teacher

What idea did Willie like after hearing about Carlos?

• Healing others and providing for his family
• Getting married
• Opening a bakery
• Becoming a teacher

When Willie moved back home after college, what did he do?

• Delivered babies
• Mow lawns
• Start a family
• Drink coffee and eat donuts