Bartholomew Blue Quiz

Which of these lines from the poem helps the reader know what the word confounded means in line 7?

• Bartholomew just wasn’t able to choose.

• He’d go down to breakfast (a little bit smelly),

• He’d end up with yesterday’s oatmeal instead.

• Each hour would bring yet another decision . . .

Read these lines from the poem. The imagery used in these lines allows the reader to know that —

• Bartholomew’s routine has been repeated for a long time

• Bartholomew does not realize his clothes are getting old

• Bartholomew’s clothes have been damaged by birds

• Bartholomew works in a dirty environment

What idea does the poet convey through the description of Bartholomew in lines 25 through 30?

• That he has grown very large

• That he has become very inactive

• That he has learned to solve his problem

• That he has found other ways to entertain himself

Click the photo to read lines from the first stanza.

The repetition in this line emphasizes the idea that Bartholomew —

• follows a routine for selecting different outfits in the morning

• has difficulty finding outfits that match

• believes that he has too many choices to make

• thinks that getting ready in the morning requires too much time

Click the photo to read lines from the poem.

What is the poet most likely suggesting in these lines?

• Bartholomew enjoys the scent of trees.

• Bartholomew likes to spend time with nature.

• Bartholomew has decided to wear a tree costume.

• Bartholomew has finally become useful as a tree.

Which idea about change is developed in the poem “Bartholomew Blue”?

• He does not change because he doesn't know of any other choices to make.

• The character is reluctant to embrace change because he finds comfort in the routines and patterns he know.

• Change can be scary and requires courage and an action plan.

• The world around us is constantly changing, and it's difficult to be certain of anything.  

Which lines from the poem best supports the idea that Bartholomew is reluctant to embrace change?

• Bartholomew just wasn’t able to choose.
  Completely confounded, he’d settle once more
  On what he had chosen the morning before.

• What program to watch on today’s television?What method of transport to travel to work?

• Bartholomew Blue was a gentleman who

  Could never decide what he wanted to do.

• Two fried eggs and bacon? Some cinnamon bread?