Quiz on Jane Weir and Carol Ann Duffy's Poems

What is the nationality of Jane Weir?

• Anglo-Italian

• Anglo-French

• Anglo-Spanish

• Anglo-German

For which newspaper was 'Poppies' commissioned by Carol Ann Duffy?

• The Guardian

• The Times

• The Independent

• The Telegraph

What is the main theme of the poem 'Poppies' as described by Jane Weir?

• The beauty of nature

• Contemporary war and its effects

• The history of England

• The joy of motherhood

What aspect of human experience did Jane Weir aim to convey in 'Poppies'?

• The excitement of adventure

• The simplicity of rural life

• The universal experience of loss and fear in parenthood

• The happiness of family life

According to the text, what is the poet's obligation as written by Plato?

• To create new forms of poetry

• To bear witness

• To engage in combat

• To entertain the masses

Which of the following poets is NOT mentioned in the text as a reference to 'war poetry'?

• Wilfred Owen

• Siegfried Sassoon

• John Keats

• Isaac Rosenberg

How do modern poets largely experience war, as stated in the text?

• By serving as soldiers in war zones

• Through direct combat

• Through media such as emails, texts, and interviews

• By writing official inquiries

What action did the author invite fellow poets to do regarding the matters of war?

• To join the military

• To bear witness, each in their own way

• To write a collective poem

• To stop writing about war

What imagery is used to describe the poppies in the poem "Poppies"?

• spasms of paper red

• a treasure chest

• an ornamental stitch

• a wishbone

What action does the speaker take before the subject leaves in the poem "Poppies"?

• They listen to the subject's voice

• They pin a poppy onto the subject's lapel

• They trace the inscriptions on the war memorial

• They release a songbird from its cage