Mad (a poem)

What does the word "pointed" mean in the poem?

• The word 'pointed' means sharp or direct.
• The word 'pointed' signifies a gentle or subtle approach.
• The word 'pointed' refers to a vague or unclear statement.
• The word 'pointed' means rounded or soft.

What does the word "tipped" mean in the poem?

• To balance or stabilize.
• To criticize or condemn.
• To support or uphold.
• To incline or tilt.

What does the word "thread" mean in the poem?

• A type of fabric used in sewing.
• A digital thread in computer programming.
• A physical object that holds items together.
• A connection or narrative line that links ideas or emotions.

Why does the narrator go to the moon?

• To narrator is mad at her mother.

• To establish a permanent base on the moon.
• To collect moon rocks for research.
• To find alien life forms.

What is the mother doing in the front yard?

• The mother is watching TV in the front yard.
• The mother is searching for her child.

• The mother is reading a book in the front yard.
• The mother is playing in the front yard.

What does the child do to get the mother's attention?

• The child plays with toys silently.
• The child ignores the mother completely.
• The child sits quietly and waits.
• The child whistles.

Why is the mother looking far and deep?

• The mother is worried about her child.

• The mother is lost in thought about the past.
• The mother is waiting for someone to arrive.
• The mother is admiring the scenery.