WorksheetsQuiz on 'The Lake Isle of Innisfree' by W.B. Yeats
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What does the poet long for in the poem?
The peace of Innisfree
The chaos of the city
The noise of the crowd
The warmth of the sun
What does the poet plan to build at Innisfree?
A large mansion
A small cabin
A treehouse
A stone castle
How many rows of bean plants does the poet intend to grow?
Five rows
Ten rows
Seven rows
Nine rows
What type of hive does the poet want to have?
A wasp nest
A beehive
A butterfly garden
A birdhouse
What does the poet say he will experience at Innisfree?
Endless noise
A busy lifestyle
Complete peace of mind
Constant distractions
What natural sound does the poet mention hearing?
Birds chirping
Wind howling
Lake water lapping
Leaves rustling
What time of day do the crickets sing?
At noon
At midnight
At dawn
At sunset
What bird is mentioned in the poem?
Sparrow
Pigeon
Eagle
Linnet
What does the poet want to enjoy at Innisfree?
The excitement of the city
The company of friends
The beauty of nature
The luxury of life
How does the poet feel about living alone at Innisfree?
He feels scared
He feels content
He feels bored
He feels lonely
What materials does the poet mention for building his cabin?
Glass and steel
Bricks and mortar
Clay and twisted sticks
Wood and nails
What is the overall theme of the poem?
Urban life
Nature and solitude
Friendship
Adventure
What does the poet associate with the depth of his heart?
The lake water lapping
The sound of the city
The laughter of friends
The silence of night
What does the poet express a desire to do?
Return to Innisfree
Travel the world
Write more poems
Become famous
What feeling does the poet convey about Innisfree?
It is a place of chaos
It is a place of peace
It is a place of sadness
It is a place of fear
