The hand that rocks the cradle

1. What is the main theme of “The Hand That Rocks the Cradle”?

• Freedom

• Power of mothers

• Nature

• War

2. The phrase “The hand that rocks the cradle” refers to:

• Fathers

• Children

• Mothers

• Teachers

3. What does the cradle symbolize in the poem?

• Society

• Childhood

• Nature

• The government

4. According to the poem, what controls the world?

• Wealth

• War

• The hand that rocks the cradle

• Knowledge

5. 5. Which literary device is used in the line “The hand that rocks the cradle is the hand that rules the world”?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Hyperbole

6. The poem highlights the role of mothers in shaping:

• Politics

• Society

• War strategies

• Education systems

7. According to the poem, what is a mother’s greatest influence on?

• The economy

• The future of society

• Religion

• Technology

8. The phrase “rules the world” in the poem implies:

• Physical dominance

• Influence over the future

• Government power

• Technological control

9. The poem emphasizes the connection between motherhood and:

• Financial success

• World peace

• National identity

• Leadership

10. How does the poem reflect Victorian-era values?

• It dismisses women’s roles in society

• It elevates the role of mothers as key influencers

• It focuses on industrial progress

• It promotes gender equality