Those Winter Sundays

Which word in the poem tells us that the difficult environment in the home was long lasting?

• fearing

• chronic

• lonely

• breaking

Which stanza best presents the father as a protector or hero?

• stanza 1

• stanza 2

• stanza 3

Who is the speaker of the poem 'Those Winter Sundays'?

• Robert Hayden

• A young child

• A father

• An adult

Which TWO of the following quotes from the poem best show that the speaker was ungrateful as a child?

• No one ever thanked him.

• Fearing the chronic angers of the house

• Speaking indifferently to him

• Slowly I would rise and dress

The poem shows us that a father's love is ________.

Which of the following words would fit in this sentence? Choose ALL the words that apply.

• Sacrificial

• Unappreciated

• Powerful

• Selfish

Choose the best explanation to complete the sentence: The vivid images of the father's 'cracked hands' highlight that....

• ...he was hardworking and tough.

• ...he loved the child a lot and was dedicated and committed.

• ...he endured much pain and hardship to provide for his child.

Which of the following quotes best support the idea that the father's love is sacrificial?

• Made banked fires blaze

• Sundays too my father got up early

• When the rooms were warm, he'd call

• What did I know, what did I know

Which TWO of the following are thematic ideas of the poem? The poem highlights the importance of ...

• ...cherishing a parent's selfless acts of love.

• ...communication between father and child.

• ...a warm fire in a cold house.

• ...working hard during the winter.

Which word in the poem 'Those Winter Sundays' suggests a sense of regret or missed understanding?

• A) Chronic

• B) Indifferently

• C) Regret

• D) Realized

What is the primary theme of the poem 'Those Winter Sundays'?

• A) The beauty of nature

• B) The complexity of family relationships

• C) The joy of childhood

• D) The importance of education