LIT 4 - 6

What does the fisherman mend on the day the world ends?

• A. A broken boat
• B. A glimmering net
• C. A torn sail
• D. A fishing rod
• E. A pair of boots

Who translates “A Song on the End of the World”?

• A. Wislawa Szymborska
• B. Anthony Milosz
• C. Adam Zagajewski
• D. Janusz Kaminski
• E. John Paul II

What type of boat is mentioned in the poem?

• A. Red-sailed boat
• B. Blue-sailed boat
• C. Yellow-sailed boat
• D. Green-sailed boat
• E. White-sailed boat

What natural element is described as gold-skinned?

• A. A snake
• B. A lizard
• C. A tree
• D. A fish
• E. A bird

Who is most likely to be disappointed according to the poem?

• A. Those who expected fireworks
• B. Those who expected lightning and thunder
• C. Those who expected rainbows
• D. Those who expected sunny weather
• E. Those who expected snowfall

When is the world most likely to end according to the poem?

• A. When the sun stops shining
• B. When the moon turns red
• C. When the bumblebee visits a rose
• D. When the oceans dry up
• E. When the stars disappear

What is a likely theme of "A Song on the End of the World"?

• A. The chaos of the apocalypse
• B. The beauty of everyday life
• C. The fear of the unknown
• D. The joy of new beginnings
• E. The struggle for survival

If the poem were to be set in a city instead of nature, which activity might replace “a fisherman mends a glimmering net”?

• A. A chef prepares a feast
• B. A mechanic fixes a car
• C. A gardener plants flowers
• D. A teacher grades papers
• E. A painter finishes a mural

How does the poem’s portrayal of the end of the world compare to typical apocalyptic literature?

• A. It is more chaotic and violent
• B. It focuses on mundane activities
• C. It depicts supernatural events
• D. It emphasizes scientific phenomena
• E. It shows a battle between good and evil

Compare the tone of “A Song on the End of the World” to a typical carpe diem poem.

• A. It is more hopeful and celebratory
• B. It is darker and more ominous
• C. It is serene and accepting
• D. It is frantic and desperate
• E. It is detached and indifferent