The Land of Counterpane poem

Read this line from the poem.

And planted cities all about.

What does the word “planted” mean as it is used in this line?

• Buried in the ground

• Covered with grass

• Set up in a certain way

• Given away as a gift

Which line best shows that the speaker likes to pretend?

• “When I was sick and lay a-bed”

• “I had two pillows at my head”

• “To keep me happy all the day”

• “I was the giant great and still”

Read these lines from the poem.

And sees before him, dale and plain,

The pleasant land of counterpane.

What does the word “sees” suggest in these lines?

• pictures

• plans

• understands

• discovers

The speaker begins to describe things that are not really happening in which stanza of the poem?

• Stanza 1

• Stanza 2

• Stanza 3

• Stanza 4

What is the main message of the poem?

• Anything can be fun when you imagine.

• It is never pleasant to be sick in bed.

• It is never pleasant to be sick in bed.

• Being sick makes you want to be outside.

What about the speaker remains the same throughout the entire poem?

• Travels around the world

• Enjoys the outdoors

• Is afraid to try new things

• Likes to play with toys