Poems as Teachers Quiz

Who is the host of the Poetry Unbound mini season?

• Joanna Trzeciak

• Wisława Szymborska

• Pádraig Ó Tuama

• Krista Tippett

What is the main theme of the 'Poems as Teachers' miniseries?

• Technology and Society

• Love and Relationships

• Conflict and the Human Condition

• Nature and Environment

Which poem by Wisława Szymborska is featured in the episode?

• Map

• Miracle Fair

• A Word on Statistics

• View with a Grain of Sand

What does the poem 'A Word on Statistics' primarily explore?

• Technological advancements

• Historical events

• Human characteristics and behaviors

• The beauty of nature

Which poet is NOT mentioned in the episode?

• Robert Frost

• Mosab Abu Toha

• Yehuda Amichai

• Joy Harjo

What is the purpose of using statistics in Szymborska's poem?

• To provide factual data

• To start a conversation about human nature

• To criticize scientific methods

• To predict future events

What does Pádraig Ó Tuama hope listeners will do while engaging with the poems?

• Write their own poems

• Think about themselves as they listen to the poems

• Critique the poems

• Memorize the poems

Which book by Wisława Szymborska contains the poem 'A Word on Statistics'?

• View with a Grain of Sand

• Miracle Fair

• Poems New and Collected

• Map

What is the ultimate question raised by conflict, according to the episode?

• Are we capable of change?

• Is peace achievable?

• Is war inevitable?

• Can technology solve conflicts?

What does the episode suggest about the nature of the statistics in the poem?

• They are scientifically accurate

• They are historical facts

• They are meant to be humorous

• They are made up to provoke thought