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WorksheetsTartary
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is the central idea of the poem?
The poet describes real life in Tartary.
The poet imagines a life of beauty, luxury, and freedom.
The poet complains about his current life.
The poet describes his childhood memories.
The poem is written in the form of —
A letter
A fantasy or dream
A diary entry
A story of adventure
What does the poet imagine the trumpeters would do every day?
Announce wars
Wake him up in the morning
Summon him to every meal
Guard his palace gates
The line “Yellow as honey, red as wine” is an example of which figure of speech?
Personification
Metaphor
Simile
Alliteration
What mood or tone does the poem convey overall?
Angry and gloomy
Joyful and imaginative
Fearful and dark
Realistic and serious
The word *‘bray’* in the line “And in my courtyard bray” means —
Sing softly
Make a loud sound
Whisper gently
Echo quietly
Which of the following words is a synonym of *‘glades’*?
Forest clearings
Mountains
Rivers
Valleys
Which of the following words is an antonym of *‘trembling’* (as used in the poem)?
Shaking
Still
Nervous
Quivering
The poet’s robe is described as being —
Simple and white
Made of silver and pearls
Beaded in white, gold, and green
Woven from wool
The word *‘scimitar’* refers to —
A long flowing robe
A curved sword
A royal crown
A musical instrument
What can you infer about the poet’s personality from this poem?
He is practical and realistic.
He loves wealth but not nature.
He is imaginative and enjoys beauty.
He dislikes people.
What does “Her trembling lake like foamless seas” suggest?
The lake is rough and stormy.
The lake is calm and smooth.
The lake is dirty and still.
The lake is covered in foam.
Why does the poet mention musical instruments like “harp, flute, and mandoline”?
To show his love for music and beauty
To show off his wealth
To describe noise in his kingdom
To show that Tartary is noisy
What might the phrase “Her bird-delighting citron-trees” imply?
The trees frighten birds away
Birds enjoy resting and singing in these trees
The trees are dry and barren
The trees are covered with snow
Which of these best describes the poet’s *imaginary Tartary*?
A place of hard work and discipline
A land full of battles and danger
A land of nature, luxury, and beauty
A city filled with noise and pollution
