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WorksheetsThe Charge of the Light Brigade
Total questions: 37
Worksheet time: 28mins
What is the setting of this poem?
A battlefield nicknamed The Valley of Death
in the light brigade
in America during the revolutionary war
in a museum
What is the major conflict in the poem?
the leader sent British soldiers into a battle they couldn't win
the men had to ride horses instead of having tanks
the Russians and Cossacks lost the battle
the 600 men won the battle
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.
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.
Based on Stanza 3, what were volleying and thundering?
Cannons.
Cannon balls.
Guns and rifles.
Bullets.
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.
In stanza 2, who does "someone" refer to?
The commander
The teacher
The boss
Which phrase could be the motto of the light brigade?
half a league
do and die
someone had made a blunder
into the jaws of death
What happened when they entered the valley?
they were welcomed
they were given a feast
they were being attacked
they attacked the enemies
How far did the soldiers had to march?
5 kilometres
5 miles
2.5 kilometres
2.5 miles
Why is the war described as 'mouth of hell' and 'jaws of death'?
there were sharks during the war
there were many open doors
there were deaths and bloodshed
there were devils
What is the most destructive weapon used by the enemies?
tank
sword
gun
cannon
Why did the soldiers followed the commander's orders although they knew he had made a mistake?
The soldiers were courageous
The soldiers had to obey their commanding officer.
The soldiers enjoyed being attacked.
The soldiers do not know how to think for themselves.
Which phrase shows that a soldier MUST obey the order of his commander?
Onward! The light brigade!
Into the Valley of Death
Theirs not to question why
Cannons to the right of them
What do these lines tell us about the soldiers?
The soldiers did not feel afraid although they knew that they were going to the deadly battlefield.
The soldiers feel angry whem they knew their captain had made a mistake
In stanza 3, what happened to the soldiers?
They ran away from the battlefield.
They were attacked by cannons in all directions.
What is the meaning of 'league' ?
Made mistake
A measurement of distance
Attack violently
Worried or scared
What is the meaning of 'blundered' ?
Made mistake
A measurement of distance
Attack violently
Worried or scared
What is the duty of the soldiers?
To question the order of their commander
To give order to their commanders
To never make a mistake
To die for their country
Which of the following words means 'scared'?
League
Volleyed
DIsmayed
Blundered
Which line in the poem indicates that the soldiers are marching towards their death?
Half a league onward
Into the valley of Death
Cannon in front of them
Forward, the Light Brigade!
The Light Brigade is the name of the battle.
TRUE
FALSE
Why is the location of this battle called the "Valley of death"?
It's the name of the place
It's to emphasize that many soldiers died that day
it's to show the danger of the place
"Volleyed and thundered" [line 21].
Language: What does it mean?
Outpouring of guns and cannon balls at once with explosive noise
Outpouring of bullets and cannon balls with loud noise
Outpouring of bullets with continuous explosive noise
Outpouring of cannon balls with continuous shooting
"Stormed at with shot and shell" [line 22]
Language: What does it mean?
Attacked by gunfire and cannon balls
Rained by arrow and gun shots
Ambushed by bombs and cannons
Charged with gunfire
"Boldly they rode and well" [line 23]
Language: What does this show about the soldiers?
were not scared of the enemy even though they received order that looked like a suicide mission.
were overwhelmed with the feeling of terror and sadness
were excited and heroic to fight their enemy
had lost courage and enthusiasm
Why did Tennyson write this poem?
Tennyson was a soldier in the Crimean War.
He wanted to display the good sides of war.
Tennyson's brother was in the Crimean War.
He was asked to memorialise and write a tribute about the catastrophic charge.
What is the effect of the repetition of "not" in stanza 2?
"Theirs not to make reply
Theirs not to reason why"
It amplifies the mistake of the one responsible for the charge.
It reinforces the responsibility of the soldiers to obey orders.
It emphasizes that a big problem occurred in the valley.
It clarifies why they were traveling such a far distance.
What was the significance of stanza two to the plot of the poem?
This was the stanza where they were given the orders to enter the valley.
This was the stanza where they boldly rode into battle while surrounded by the enemy.
This was the stanza where they were dying and only a few survive.
This was the stanza where the speaker encourages the reader to remember and honor the Light Brigade.
What was the significance of stanza three to the plot of the poem?
This was the stanza where they were given the orders to enter the valley.
This was the stanza where they boldly rode into battle while surrounded by the enemy.
This was the stanza where they were dying and only a few survive.
This was the stanza where the speaker encourages the reader to remember and honor the Light Brigade.
