The Village Blacksmith

Who is the worthy friend mentioned in the last stanza of the poem: 'Thanks, thanks to thee, my worthy friend'?

• The poet

• The village blacksmith

• The parson

• The school children

Which of the following is the theme of "The Village Blacksmith"?

• Even though your future is unknown, work hard to make it bright.

• Work out now because you don't know what will be your future.

• Through the trials of life, our futures are worked out.

• When you have the choice to be the village blacksmith, always be the village blacksmith.

What are the phrases used to describe the strength of the blacksmith?

• Brawny arms

• Mighty man

• Sinewy hands

• All of the above

What does the line 'how in the grave she lies' imply in the poem?

• It is about a grave.

• It is about a graveyard in a church.

• It is about the death of the blacksmith's wife.

• None of these

Which of the following does NOT attract the children to the smithy?

• Catching the burning sparks

• Hanging out under the chestnut tree

• Hearing the bellows roar

• Seeing the flaming forge

How many stanzas are there in the poem ' The Village Blacksmith'

• 6

• 7

• 8

• 9

What is the rhyme scheme in the first stanza of the poem 'The village Blacksmith'

• ABABCB

• ABABAB

• ABABCD

• AABBCC

'Thanks, thanks to thee, my worthy friend' Who is the worthy friend here

• The school children

• The poet

• The parson

• The Village Blacksmith

Who is being referred to as poet's 'friend' in the poem 'The Village Blacksmith'

• Reader

• The Village Blacksmith

• The poet himself

• None of these

What is the main occupation of the character in 'The Village Blacksmith'?

• A) Farmer

• B) Blacksmith

• C) Carpenter

• D) Fisherman