Literature Questions

1 Read the poem A Fighters Lines below and answer the questions that follow.
A Fighters Lines
I am old and worn
and have lost all my strength
sufferings
and the history of all the fight for independence
that know no name
or life
from the wheelchair of the rest of my days
I, body and energy crushed
see and cannot do much
these times are too big a challenge
for the remnants of my crippled years
the net of deceit spread everywhere
disturbs me.
In the name of justice
Wake up and form ranks sons of our ancestor
Be brave
And erect a wall of people
Stand up heirs of our freedom
I have no more voice
It is you now who should speak!

a) Who is the persona?

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b) What did the persona do for his country?
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c) Why do you think the persona is on a wheelchair?
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d) Which word from Stanza 2 shows that the persona has a few more years remaining of his
life?
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e) Give two examples of net of deceit.
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f. I have no more voice
It is you now who should speak!
What do you think the persona means by the lines above. Explain in your own words.
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2 Read the poem Leisure below and answer the questions that follow.

Leisure
What is this life, full of care,
We have no time to stand and stare.
No time to stand beneath the boughs
And stare as long as sheep or cows.
No time to see, when woods we pass,
Where squirrels hide their nuts in grass.
No time to see, in broad daylight,
Streams full of stars, like stars at night.
No time to turn at Beautys glance,
And watch her feet, how can they dance.
No time to wait till her mouth can
Enrich that smile her eyes began.
A poor life this if, full of care,
We have no time to stand and stare.
William Henry Davies

a. Where is the poem set?

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b. List three things that can be seen in the poem.
i)
ii)
iii)

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c. What does the persona mean when he says A poor life this if, full of care?
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d. What would you do to show your appreciation towards nature? Give one example.
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