"There But for the Grace"

What is the central theme of the poem?

• Nature's beauty

• The unpredictability of life

• Friendship and love

• The passage of time

The repetition of the word "Luckily" suggests:

• A sense of hope

• The role of chance in life

• A feeling of sadness

• A feeling of regret

What does the line "The net had one eyehole, and you got through it?" imply?

• A sense of confinement

• The importance of persistence

• Narrow escape from danger

• The beauty of nature

How does the poet feel about the subject's survival as suggested in the last two lines?

• Angry

• Indifferent

• Amazed

• Anxious

Which line from the poem suggests that tiny, almost invisible things can have a big impact on our fate?

• "Because you turned left. Because you turned right."

• "Luckily there was a wood."

• "by a step, a hairsbreadth"

• "Thanks to, because, and yet, in spite of."

In lines 10-11, the words rain, shadow, and sunny weather most likely-

• Relate to good times and hard times

• Describe the hopes of the speaker

• Convey an upbeat, jaunty tone

• Add to the positive, optimistic mood

In lines 12-16, the speaker most likely repeats the word luckily to-

• Express gratitude that the world is such a lucky place

• Emphasize that survival often depends on luck

• Encourage people to focus on the positive

• Explain steps people can take to survive a tragedy

What is an important idea in "There But for the Grace"?

• Being prepared can help people avoid tragedy.

• Nature and hope are comforts in times of trouble.

• Nothing is impossible with a positive attitude.

• Good or bad fortune can suddenly change a life.