Quiz on Simon Armitage's 'Give'

What is the primary setting of Simon Armitage's poem "Give"?

• A public square

• A doorway

• A theatre

• A church

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as something the speaker can do for money in the poem?

• Dance

• Sing

• Juggle

• Eat fire

What does the speaker say they are NOT holding out for in the poem?

• Copper

• Silver

• Gold

• Frankincense or myrrh

How does the poem describe the speaker's position at the end?

• Standing proudly

• Sitting comfortably

• On their knees

• Walking away

What does the speaker receive from the person they're addressing in the poem?

• Money

• Tea

• Food

• Shelter

Which line suggests the speaker's desperation in the poem?

• "Of all the public places, dear"

• "For coppers I can dance or sing"

• "I'm on my knees. I beg of you."

• "For gold-escape from locks and chains"

What is the rhyme scheme of the first stanza in the poem?

• ABAB

• AABB

• ABBA

• ABCB

What does the speaker imply they are willing to do for gold in the poem?

• Dance

• Escape from locks and chains

• Sing

• Juggle

Which of the following is a theme explored in Simon Armitage's poem "Give"?

• Wealth and prosperity

• Desperation and poverty

• Adventure and exploration

• Love and romance

What literary device is predominantly used in the poem to convey the speaker's plea?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Hyperbole

• Repetition