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WorksheetsThe Chimney Sweeper
Total questions: 39
Worksheet time: 20mins
What is the rhyme scheme of stanza 1?
ABAB
ABCB
AABB
ABCA
Why did the author break the stanzas in the way that he did?
because each stanza has a different mood
Because each stanza represents the chimney sweep's growth
Because each stanza has a certain rhythm and rhyme scheme throughout the poem.
Because each stanza develops a different theme
Explain how the speaker helps Tom deal with the loss of his hair.
He says that being bald makes him look older
He says that now the dirt won't ruin his hair.
He says that shaving his hair is a sign of a successful sweeper.
all of the above
What does the symbol of the "coffins of black" refer to?
It represents the chimney flue itself because it is dark, cramped, and covered in soot.
It represents the dark streets of London for a homeless child.
It represents the almost certain fate of chimney sweeps.
Both A and C
What is the mood of stanzas 1-3?
Melancholy and Grim
Grim but optimistic
Grim but playful
Pessimistic and Mirthful
How does the mood change in stanzas 4 and 5?
It changes from grim to celebratory and liberating.
It changes from optimistic to grim and pessimistic.
It changes from grim to deadly and critical.
It changes from celebratory and liberating to grim.
What is the tone of the poem? "How does the author feel about the topic of using children as chimney sweeps?
accusatory and angry
unbiased and calm
reflective and Optimistic
tranquil and critical
Which of the following could be a theme of the poem?
In life, there are some situations that are challenging and require change, but hope is never completely lost.
Children should make the best of challenging situations.
Sometimes all hope is lost, and there is nothing that can restore it.
Both B and C
Which of the following quotes explains what the speaker finally gets Tom to understand?
"So if all do their duty, they need not fear harm."
"And by came an Angel who had a bright key."
"Were all of them locked up in coffins of black."
None of the above
the following line from stanza 4 is important because...
"And wash in a river and shine in the sun."
it contrasts the usual condition of the chimney sweeps
It is symbolic of heaven where deceased chimney sweeps go after they are killed in a chimney accident.
It shows how important the idea of bathing and being clean is to chimney sweeps.
all of the above
The poem’s ("The Chimney Sweeper") main tension (conflict) comes from:
The natural world of sheep and fields and the dirty, sooty world of the city
The painful world of human beings and the heavenly world of God and the angels
The innocence of the chimney sweeps and the financial and social circumstances that create their misery
The comforting world of sleep and dreams and the harsh realities of the waking working world
How did the speaker of 'The Chimney Sweeper' get his job?
he ran away from home to take it up
he was discovered by a talent scout
his father sold him into it
it is a family business
In 'The Chimney Sweeper', when does Tom Dacre start crying?
when his head is shaved
when he gets up in the morning
when he enters a dark chimney
when he thinks of his home
What is the main idea of the poem 'The Chimney Sweeper'?
Children had to work dirty jobs in the 1800
The poem is a criticism of the unjustifiable and harshness of child labour
William Blake did not like chimneys
Chimney sweeps were always children
Where does Tom Ducre dream the various chimney sweepers are kept?
in a grand palace
in their master's basement
in a 5 star hotel
in black coffins
The poem resolves itself by saying:
That life as a chimney sweep isn't as bad as Tom originally thought
That consolation can be found through religion and duty, even in a miserable situation
That as long as you do your job correctly, you can avoid work place injuries
That life as a chimney sweep, though it is difficult, gives you an opportunity to make friends
What were the health risks to the boys who worked as Chimney Sweepers?
Stunted their growth
Lungs became diseased
The boys became disfigured
All these options
Typically how old were the boys that worked as chimney sweepers?
4 to 6 years old
2 to 5
12 to 16
8 years old
William Blake lived during which time period?
1760-1857
1754-1825
1757-1827
1755-1824
What major historical event took place during William Blake's life?
The Civil War
World War I
The American Revolutionary War
England declares war on Spain
In Stanza one - "Weep, Weep" is an example of what type of literary device?
onomatopoeia and assonance
onomatopoeia and allusion
onomatopoeia and irony
onomatopoeia and simile
Which of the following represents a major theme in the poem, "The Chimney Sweeper?"
The theme of poverty of the life of working children.
The theme of money and happiness.
The theme of hope and fear.
The theme that life always improves with time.
Why is the boy called, "the little black thing" in the poem?
Because that is how chimney sweeper look.
To explain that the chimney sweepers are dirty.
To express that the chimney sweeper needs to take a bath.
To express that he is not important and doesn't matter - reduced to being called a thing.
How did the speaker of "The Chimney Sweeper" get his job?
he ran away from home to take it up
his father sold him into it
he was discovered by a talent scout
it is the family business
