The Soul's Prayer Quiz

'The Soul's Prayer' is a poem by Sarojini Naidu, an Indian poetess. What is the poem about?

• A child's imaginary conversation with God

• A historical event in India

• A description of nature

• A political speech

What does the child ask God to reveal in the poem?

• The mysteries of life and death

• The secrets of the universe

• The future of humanity

• The meaning of happiness

In stanza 2, what does the speaker crave to taste?

• Joy and pain

• Fame and fortune

• Love and friendship

• Knowledge and wisdom

What does God assure the child in stanza 4?

• That she will experience all passionate rapture and despair

• That she will never suffer

• That she will be famous

• That she will understand all mysteries

What does the child ultimately seek from God in stanza 6?

• The simple secret of My peace

• A life without pain

• Eternal happiness

• Knowledge of the universe

What metaphor does God use to describe life in stanza 7?

• A prism of light

• A journey

• A battle

• A dream