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WorksheetsPower and Conflict Knowledge Quiz
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 25mins
What does the traveler describe seeing in the desert in the poem 'Ozymandias'?
A vibrant oasis with lush vegetation
A statue with a sneering face
A city full of people and bustling markets
A river flowing through the sand
What message is conveyed by the words on the pedestal in 'Ozymandias'?
A greeting to travelers
A warning to future leaders
A boast about the king's enduring legacy
A call to admire the king's artistic taste
How does the poem 'Ozymandias' reflect on the theme of impermanence?
By describing the eternal beauty of art
By showing the lasting impact of a wise ruler
By depicting the decay of a once-great statue
By highlighting the ongoing development of civilization
What is the condition of the statue described in 'Ozymandias'?
Intact and standing upright
Partially buried and broken
Newly constructed and shiny
Being restored by archaeologists
What does the speaker in William Blake's 'London' observe in every face he meets?
Joy and contentment
Marks of weakness, marks of woe
Signs of prosperity
Expressions of happiness
According to the poem 'London' by William Blake, what does the speaker hear in every infant's cry?
Laughter and joy
Fear and sorrow
Fear
Excitement
In 'London,' what runs down the palace walls according to the speaker?
Water from the rain
The blood of a hapless soldier
Paint
Vines and moss
What is the effect of the youthful harlot's curse in the poem 'London'?
It brings joy to the streets
It causes the infant to laugh
It blasts the new-born infant's tear and blights with plagues the marriage hearse
It decorates the city
What did the speaker find tied to a willow tree one summer evening in "The Prelude" by William Wordsworth?
A) A small boat
B) A large ship
C) A floating leaf
D) A swimming fish
What does the speaker compare the boat's movement through the water to in "The Prelude"?
A) A bird flying
B) A fish swimming
C) A swan
D) A leaf falling
What natural feature does the speaker encounter that grows in stature and seems to move towards him in "The Prelude"?
A) A forest
B) A mountain
C) A cloud
D) A huge peak
According to the poem, what is absent in the speaker's thoughts in "The Prelude"?
Darkness and solitude
Pleasant images of trees, sea, or sky
Troublesome dreams
Mighty forms
What effect do the 'huge and mighty forms' have on the speaker in "The Prelude"?
They bring joy and peace
They cause confusion and fear
They were a trouble to the speaker's dreams
They inspire creativity
Who painted the Duchess according to the poem "My Last Duchess"?
The Duke
Fra Pandolf
The Duchess herself
An unknown artist
What is the Duke's reaction to the Duchess's behavior in the poem "My Last Duchess"?
He is pleased and proud
He is indifferent and uncaring
He is jealous and controlling
He is supportive and encouraging
What does the Duke suggest about the Duchess's nature?
She was humble and reserved
She was easily impressed and too expressive
She was cunning and deceitful
She was intelligent and wise
According to the Duke in "My Last Duchess," what sparked joy in the Duchess?
The Duke's presence
The painting of her
A delicious meal
A bough of cherries brought to her
In "My Last Duchess", what does the speaker imply when he says, "She thanked men, – good! but thanked Somehow – I know not how – as if she ranked My gift of a nine-hundred-years-old name With anybody’s gift."?
He is pleased with her gratitude.
He feels his gift is undervalued.
He appreciates her modesty.
He is indifferent to her reaction.
In "My Last Duchess", what does the phrase "Much the same smile? This grew; I gave commands; Then all smiles stopped together." suggest about the speaker's actions?
He ordered to maintain the smile.
He was pleased with the smiles.
He caused the smiles to cease, possibly indicating harm.
He requested more smiles.
In "My Last Duchess", what is the significance of the reference to "Claus of Innsbruck cast in bronze for me!" in the context of the poem?
It highlights the speaker's artistic taste.
It signifies the speaker's wealth and power.
It is a metaphor for stability and permanence.
It shows the speaker's appreciation for historical art.
According to the poem, what was the command given to the Light Brigade?
A) Retreat immediately
B) Charge for the guns
C) Stand down and hold position
D) Negotiate peace
How did the soldiers of the Light Brigade react to the command?
A) They questioned the command
B) They refused to follow the command
C) They obeyed without question
D) They deserted the battlefield
What is the primary theme reflected in "The Charge of the Light Brigade"?
A) The unpredictability of life
B) The horror of war
C) The valor and honor in obedience and sacrifice
D) The joy of victory
According to the poem 'Exposure,' what does nothing happening signify?
Peace and quiet
The end of the war
A continuous state of tension and anticipation
Joy among the soldiers
What metaphor is used in 'Exposure' to describe the bullets?
Flights of birds
Hailstones
Streaks of lightning
Flakes of snow
What question does the speaker ask in the poem 'Exposure'?
The purpose of the war
The loyalty of their leaders
The nature of their enemy
Whether they are dying
What is the mood conveyed by the phrase "Slowly our ghosts drag home" in Exposure?
Joy and excitement
Indifference and boredom
Sorrow and weariness
Surprise and curiosity
What is the primary reason the houses on the island are built squat according to the poem "Storm on the Island"?
To look more attractive
To withstand the storms
To save on building materials
To blend in with the landscape
According to Storm on the Island, what natural element is notably absent on the island?
Rocks
Trees
Sand
Water
What simile is used in Storm on the Island to describe the "flung spray" during a storm?
"Spits like a tame cat"
"Roars like a lion"
"Whistles like a bird"
"Glares like a tiger"
How do the islanders react to the storm according to Storm on the Island?
They evacuate the island
They celebrate the rain
They sit tight and endure
They call for help
What is the main feeling expressed by the soldier in the poem "Bayonet Charge" by Ted Hughes?
Excitement
Terror
Happiness
Indifference
According to the poem, what simile describes the hare in "Bayonet Charge"?
Like a bullet
Like a flame
Like a shadow
Like a whisper
What imagery is used to describe the soldier's movement towards the hedge in "Bayonet Charge"?
He moved silently like a ghost
He plunged with his bayonet
He danced gracefully
He walked casually
In "Remains" by Simon Armitage, what is the narrator's reaction after opening fire?
A) He feels justified and at peace
B) He is haunted by the memory
C) He receives a medal for bravery
D) He quits his job immediately
How does the narrator describe his ongoing experience with the incident in the poem "Remains"?
A) He forgets about it over time
B) He revisits the place every year
C) He repeatedly walks over the blood-shadow
D) He writes a letter of apology
What is the state of the person described in Remains when the speaker closes their eyes?
Peaceful and calm
Dug in behind enemy lines
Enjoying a vacation
Sleeping soundly
According to Remains, what cannot flush the person out?
Water and food
Dreams and memories
The drink and the drugs
Loud noises
Where is the person metaphorically located in relation to the speaker in the poem Remains?
Far away in a dream
Near to the knuckle, here and now
On a distant battlefield
Lost in a crowd
What does the speaker imply by "his bloody life in my bloody hands" in Remains?
The speaker is physically holding someone injured
The speaker feels responsible for someone's life
The speaker is a surgeon
The speaker is witnessing a crime
What action does the speaker describe that involves Sellotape in the poem "Poppies"?
Fixing a broken vase
Bandaging a wound
Collecting cat hairs
Sealing an envelope
What does the narrator trace on reaching the top of the hill in Poppies?
The path leading down the hill
The inscriptions on the war memorial
The outline of the clouds in the sky
The flight of the birds
What does the narrator dream of hearing at the end of the poem Poppies?
The sound of the wind
The rustling of leaves
The noise of the city
Her son's childhood voice
What is the setting described at the beginning of the poem "War Photographer"?
In a bustling city street
In a quiet darkroom
In a war-torn country
In a peaceful countryside
What does the war photographer recall while developing photos in the poem "War Photographer"?
The laughter of children
The cries of a man's wife
The cheers of a crowd
The silence of the night
How does the poem "War Photographer" describe the reaction of the newspaper's readers to the photos?
They feel deep sorrow and cry
They are indifferent and uninterested
They are angry and demand action
They are inspired to help
What does the speaker in "The Emigrée" metaphorically describe as "sunlight-clear"?
Her childhood memories
Her passport
The city's streets
The grammar book
According to the poem "The Emigrée," what cannot break the speaker's original view of her city?
The brightest sunlight
The mildest weather
The worst news
The city's walls
In "The Emigrée," what is described as tasting of sunlight?
The city's air
The speaker's tongue
The molecule of every color
The grammar spilled from a doll
What does the speaker claim about her relationship with her city in "The Emigrée"?
She can return anytime she wants
Her city dances with her through walls
She has a passport from the city
The city is forgotten and lost
