Year 9 - I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud Quiz

Imagine you are floating in the sky, just like the poet in the first line. What does the poet compare himself to?

• A cloud

• A star

• A wave

• A tree

Answer explanation

The poet compares himself to a cloud in the first line of the poem.

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Maya and Henry are on a nature walk. Where do they see the beautiful daffodils?

• On a mountain

• In a garden

• Beside the lake

• In a forest

Answer explanation

The poet sees the daffodils beside the lake, not on a mountain, in a garden, or in a forest. This makes 'Beside the lake' the correct choice.

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During a nature walk, Anika, Mia, and Maya stumbled upon a beautiful field. How many daffodils did they see at a glance?

• A million

• A thousand

• A hundred

• Ten thousand

Answer explanation

The poet sees ten thousand daffodils at a glance, as mentioned in the poem.

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Imagine Grace and Samuel are reminiscing about a beautiful field of daffodils they once saw. What does the poet's heart do when he remembers the daffodils?

• Fills with pleasure

• Becomes sad

• Becomes angry

• Feels lonely

Answer explanation

The poet's heart fills with pleasure when he remembers the daffodils, as indicated in the correct answer choice.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.8

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During a class discussion, Arjun asked, 'What is the 'bliss of solitude' according to the poet?'

• The stars

• The daffodils

• The inward eye

• The lake

Answer explanation

The 'bliss of solitude' according to the poet is referred to as 'The inward eye'. This suggests finding peace and happiness within oneself rather than external sources like stars, daffodils, or the lake.

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Imagine you are with Grace, Mia, and James in a beautiful meadow. What does the poet feel when he sees the daffodils?

• Joy

• Sadness

• Anger

• Indifference

Answer explanation

The poet feels joy when he sees the daffodils, as indicated by the imagery and tone in the poem.

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William, Avery, and Rohan are discussing their favorite seasons. Can you guess which season is beautifully described in the poem?

• Spring

• Summer

• Autumn

• Winter

Answer explanation

The poem describes the season of Spring, making it the correct choice among the options provided.

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Imagine Grace and Oliver are walking through a field of daffodils. What effect do the daffodils have on their minds?

• They make them forget their worries

• They make them feel lonely

• They make them feel tired

• They make them feel anxious

Answer explanation

The daffodils make the poet forget his worries, as indicated in the correct answer choice.

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William and Arjun are having a debate. Can you help them out? What does the poet compare the daffodils to?

• Stars

• Sun

• Moon

• Clouds

Answer explanation

The poet compares the daffodils to stars, not the sun, moon, or clouds. This comparison highlights the beauty and brightness of the daffodils, similar to the shining stars in the sky.

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When Grace feels lonely, what does she do to cheer herself up?

• Remembers the daffodils

• Goes for a walk

• Writes a poem

• Talks to friends

Answer explanation

When the poet feels lonely, he remembers the daffodils, as indicated in the poem.

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