Poetry Analysis Quiz

Before You Were Mine: What does the speaker wish to know about her mother’s past?

• Her carefree life before having children

• Her professional life

Climbing My Grandfather: What metaphor does the speaker use for their grandfather?

• A tree

• A mountain

Eden Rock: What does “Eden Rock” symbolize?

• A dangerous place

• A place of eternal connection and reunion

The Farmer’s Bride: How does the speaker describe his bride’s reaction to their marriage?

• Enthusiastic

• Frightened and withdrawn

Follower: How does the speaker feel about his father’s strength?

• Proud and admiring

• Frustrated

Letters from Yorkshire: What keeps the connection between the two people despite the distance?

• Visits

• Letters and emotional support

Love’s Philosophy: What does the speaker argue about love?

• It is fleeting

• It is as natural as the connections in nature

Mother: What role does the speaker’s mother play in the poem?

• A distant figure

• A protective influence

Any Distance: What does the “line” symbolize in the poem?

• The future

• The connection between the speaker and their partner

Neutral Tones: How does nature reflect the emotional tone in the poem?

• It is cold and barren, mirroring emotional detachment

• It is warm and full of life