Mood and Events in Poetry

The transcript is a poetic reflection on a ship's journey that has successfully concluded, but with the tragic loss of its captain. The narrative expresses both triumph and deep mourning, as the speaker reflects on the captain's death and the voyage's end. The poem captures the duality of victory and loss, celebrating the ship's achievements while lamenting the fallen leader.

What is the initial mood of the poem as the ship returns?

• Fearful

• Joyful

• Angry

• Confused

What event changes the speaker's mood from joy to sorrow?

• The ship is damaged

• The captain is found dead

• The ship is lost at sea

• The people are not celebrating

What does the speaker urge the captain to do?

• Give a speech

• Rise and hear the celebrations

• Set sail again

• Rest peacefully

How do the people on the shore react to the ship's return?

• They are indifferent

• They are angry

• They are eager and celebratory

• They are confused

What is the state of the captain when the speaker finds him?

• Celebrating

• Cold and dead

• Giving orders

• Asleep

What does the speaker do after realizing the captain's fate?

• Joins the celebration

• Walks the deck mournfully

• Sails away

• Calls for help

What is the final mood of the poem?

• Hopeful

• Joyful

• Angry

• Mournful