In Mrs.Tilscher's class stanza 2 lines 1-4

What does the line "This was better than home" suggest about the speaker's feelings?

• a) The speaker didn’t like school

• • b) The speaker enjoyed school more than home

• c) The speaker felt scared at school

• d) The speaker found home more interesting

What is the effect of comparing the classroom to a "sweet shop"?

• a) The classroom smelled sweet

• b) The classroom was full of children

• c) The classroom was a place of joy and excitement

• d) The classroom sold candy

What literary device is used in the line "The classroom glowed like a sweet shop"?

• a) Simile

• b) Metaphor

• c) Personification

• d) Hyperbole

What is the likely significance of "Brady and Hindley faded, like the faint, uneasy smudge of a mistake"?

• a) The children were learning about these people in class

• b) The mention of these figures brought discomfort but was distant

• c) The teacher made a mistake by talking about them

• d) The students were making mistakes

What does the simile "The classroom glowed like a sweet shop" suggest about the atmosphere in the classroom?

• a) It was overwhelming and confusing

• b) It was dark and unwelcoming

• c) It was bright, appealing, and full of excitement

• d) It was chaotic and noisy

How does the imagery in "Brady and Hindley faded, like the faint, uneasy smudge of a mistake" contribute to the mood of the poem?

• a) It creates a cheerful and light-hearted mood

• b) It introduces a sense of lingering unease and fear

• c) It adds excitement and joy to the classroom atmosphere

• d) It focuses on the mistakes students are making