Quiz on A Child’s Sleep by Carol Ann Duffy

What does the mother feel when standing at the edge of her child's sleep?

• Confusion

• Excitement

• Anxiety

• Calmness

What does the metaphor of 'small wood' in the poem suggest?

• A vast dream

• Brightness

• Isolation

• Danger

What emotion does the adjective 'sacred' evoke in the poem?

• Fear

• Joy

• Peace

• Anger

What does the word 'heart' symbolize in the poem?

• Confusion

• Importance

• Sadness

• Anger

What does the metaphor of 'pebble dropped' imply in the poem?

• Calmness

• Brightness

• Intrusiveness

• Softness

What does the adjective 'maternal' suggest about the 'greater dark' outside the room?

• Wisdom

• Danger

• Kindness

• Sadness

What does the enjambement in the last stanza indicate?

• A sense of finality

• A continuation of thought

• A change in tone

• A pause in the action

What is the purpose of the long, complex sentences in the poem?

• To confuse the reader

• To create a dream-like feel

• To provide clarity

• To increase tension

What does the phrase 'wordlessly good' imply about the child?

• Mischievous

• Innocent

• Cruel

• Intelligent

What connotation does the word 'sleep' have in the poem?

• Bright

• Chaotic

• Dangerous

• Peaceful