1.     What does the speaker compare himself and other children to in the stanza discussing joy and freedom?

A)   Flowers

B)   Caged birds

C)   Trees

D)   Stars

           Answer: B) Caged birds

2.     In the first stanza, which of the following elements contributes to the speaker’s joy on a summer morning?

A)   The sound of the huntsman’s horn

B)   The heat of the sun

C)   The smell of flowers

D)   The presence of other children

           Answer: A) The sound of the huntsman’s horn

3.     What does the term “learning’s bower” refer to in the poem?

A)   A garden

B)   A place of learning

C)   A type of school

D)   A library

Answer: B) A place of learning

4.     In the stanza that discusses the sorrow of attending school, how does the speaker feel about the education system?

A)   It is beneficial for all children.

B)   It is dull, tiring, and oppressive.

C)   It inspires creativity and joy.

D)   It allows for freedom of expression.

Answer: B) It is dull, tiring, and oppressive.

5.     What metaphor does the speaker use to illustrate the impact of a restrictive education on children’s growth?

A)   A flower blooming

B)   A bird in a cage

C)   Buds nipped in spring

D)   A tree in winter

Answer: C) Buds nipped in spring

6.     According to the speaker, what happens if children are stripped of their joy during their formative years?

A)   They will succeed in life.

B)   They will thrive and grow.

C)   They will face sorrow and dismay as adults.

D)   They will become more creative.

Answer: C) They will face sorrow and dismay as adults.

7.     Which emotion does the speaker predominantly express in the stanza about school?

A)   Joy

B)   Anger

C)   Displeasure

D)   Excitement

Answer: C) Displeasure

8.     What literary device is primarily used in the comparison of a child’s experience in school to a bird in a cage?

A)   Simile

B)   Personification

C)   Metaphor

D)   Alliteration

Answer: C) Metaphor

9.     What does the phrase “sweet company” refer to in the first stanza?

A)   The joy of friendship

B)   The beauty of nature

C)   The presence of birds singing

D)   The excitement of hunting

Answer: C) The presence of birds singing

10. In the stanza discussing the child’s feelings about school, what does the term “drooping” suggest about the child’s state?

A)   He is excited.

B)   He is energetic.

C)   He is tired and disheartened.

D)   He is playful.

Answer: C) He is tired and disheartened.

11. What does the speaker imply about the relationship between joy in childhood and education?

A)   Education enhances joy.

B)   Education should be joyful and freeing.

C)   Education is the sole source of joy.

D)   Joy is not related to education.

Answer: B) Education should be joyful and freeing.

12. Which line in the poem expresses the idea of lost potential due to restrictions?

A)   “Ah! then at times I drooping sit”

B)   “By sorrow and cares dismay”

C)   “Nor in my book can I take delight”

D)   “How shall the summer arise in joy”

Answer: D) “How shall the summer arise in joy”

13. What does the speaker wish to convey by addressing “Father and Mother” in the last stanza?

A)   A plea for more homework

B)   A request for freedom and understanding

C)   A desire to leave school

D)   A complaint about peers

Answer: B) A request for freedom and understanding