WorksheetsOnce Upon A Time by Gabriel Okara Quiz
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 7mins
What does the speaker lament in the poem?
The loss of genuine human connections
The abundance of insincere laughter
The lack of material wealth
The absence of technology in society
Which poetic device is used in the phrase "ice-block-cold eyes"?
Simile
Metaphor
Alliteration
Hyperbole
What do the different "faces" mentioned in the poem symbolize?
Different personalities
Facial expressions
The passage of time
Masks people wear in various social situations
What does the speaker express a desire to relearn?
How to shake hands without hearts
How to wear different faces
How to laugh sincerely
How to say insincere goodbyes
Which theme is NOT addressed in the poem?
Authenticity
Nostalgia
Technology
Alienation
What is the speaker's relationship to the person he addresses as "son"?
Father/Mother
Brother
Friend
Stranger
The phrase "shaking hands without hearts" suggests:
Insincere greetings
Genuine affection
Fear
Excitement
Which phrase suggests insincerity in the poem?
"Goodbye"
"Glad to meet you"
"It's been nice talking to you"
"Once upon a time"
Which poetic device is exemplified by the phrase "like dresses" or "like a snake's bare fangs"?
Simile
Metaphor
Personification
Symbolism
What does the repetition of "once upon a time" emphasize?
Present happiness
Past innocence
Future hopes
Eternal truths
What does the speaker long to return to?
Childhood
Old age
Adolescence
Youth
Which word best describes the tone/mood of the poem?
Optimistic
Nostalgic
Angry
Sarcastic
