Shadow Wash by SHel Silverstein Quiz

What did the speaker do with their shadow in the poem "Shadow Wash"?

• Threw it away

• Washed it in a washtub

• Painted it

• Ignored it

Why did the speaker decide to wash their shadow?

• It was too bright

• It was absolutely filthy

• It was too small

• It was too dark

What did the speaker use to wash the shadow?

• Just water

• Soap and bleach

• Paint and brushes

• A vacuum cleaner

What happened to the shadow after it was washed?

• It disappeared

• It became larger

• It shrunk

• It changed color

Where was the shadow before it was washed?

• On the floor

• On the wall

• In the garden

• In the closet

How did the speaker dry the shadow after washing it?

• Hung it out to dry

• Used a hairdryer

• Left it in the sun

• Used a towel

What is the tone of the poem "Shadow Wash"?

• Serious

• Humorous

• Sad

• Angry

What is the main theme of the poem "Shadow Wash"?

• The importance of cleanliness

• The relationship between light and shadow

• The absurdity of everyday tasks

• The beauty of nature

What literary device is primarily used in "Shadow Wash"?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Hyperbole

What line is an example of personification?

• The wall where it was leaning

• And stuck it in the washtub

• I wrung it out and hung it out to dry,

• I put in soap and bleach and stuff,