WorksheetsTHE CHARGE OF THE LIGHT BRIGADE
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 15mins
Who wrote the poem The Charge of the Light Brigade?
Alfred Hitchcock
Alfred, Lord Tennyson
Alfred The Butler in Batman
Alfred, Lord Byron
Where were the Light Brigade heading?
The Valley of Death.
The Volley of Death.
The Valley of Danger.
The Volley of Danger.
How many soldiers were there in The Light Brigade?
6 soldiers
60 soldiers
600 soldiers
6000 soldiers
What was the mode of transportation used by the soldiers in the Light Brigade?
On foot.
Horses.
Tanks.
Hydroplanes.
Someone commanded the soldiers to "Charge for the guns". What does this mean?
They had to prepare their guns before going into the battle.
They had to charge their guns using electricity.
They had to get their fully automatic guns ready for battle.
They had to get their guns from the barracks.
One understanding of "Charge for the guns" is getting the guns ready. What do you think is another meaning for the phrase "Charge for the guns"?
Attacking the enemies' wounded soldiers.
Attacking the enemies' barracks.
Attacking the enemies' horses.
Attacking the enemies' weapons.
In Stanza 2, someone asked if there was a man dismayed. Below are some words that reflect the word "dismayed" EXCEPT
alarmed
upset
happy
pleased
discouraged
In Stanza 2, what does the word "blundered" mean?
Made a mistake.
Error.
Perfected.
Succeeded.
Below are what is expected of soldiers of The Light Brigade EXCEPT
They shall not question.
They shall follow orders.
They shall leave the war.
They shall change their guns.
They shall die if they were asked to die.
Based on Stanza 3, what were to the right, left and in front of the soldiers as they rode into the Valley of Death?
Mortar.
Rifles.
Guns.
Cannons.
Based on Stanza 3, what were volleying and thundering?
Cannons.
Cannon balls.
Guns and rifles.
Bullets.
Based on the poem, in what way could the soldiers of The light Brigade die from?
Hit by a cannon ball.
Trampled by horses.
Drowning in the river.
Hurt by a shell.
Shot.
How did the soldiers of The Light Brigade ride into the Valley of Death?
Badly.
Boldly.
Bashfully.
Brilliantly.
The soldiers of The Light Brigade rode boldly into the Valley of Death even though they knew they would die. What does this say about them?
They were delicate.
They were cowardly.
They were dauntless.
They were meek.
The writer wrote that the soldiers were riding "Into the mouth of Hell". What does this imply?
The soldiers of The Light Brigade would suffer and die.
The soldiers of The Light Brigade will bring hell into the valley.
The soldiers of the Light Brigade would win the terrible battle.
The soldiers of The Light Brigade will bring victory into the mouth of hell.
What do you think happened to all the soldiers of The Light Brigade in the end?
They would win the battle.
They would all die.
They would bring down hell.
They would charge for the enemies' guns.
What are the themes of the poem The Charge of The Light Brigade?
War.
Loyalty.
Heroism.
Romance.
Excitement.
What is the tone and mood of The Charge of The Light Brigade?
Cowardice and pleasantness.
Cowardice and sadness.
Heroic and pleasantness.
Heroic and sadness.
What are the moral values that you have learned from reading the poem The Charge of the Light Brigade?
Loyalty.
Violence.
Death.
Heroism.
Bravery.
Below are some messages you have learned from reading The Charge of the Light Brigade EXCEPT
A soldier must follow orders.
A soldier must not be loyal.
A soldier must be brave.
A soldier must always question.
A soldier must always desert battles.
