The Tyger by William Blake

In which century was William Blake writing?

• 18th century
• 16th century
• 17th century
• 20th century

The word 'could' is changed in the final stanza of 'The Tyger'. What word does it change to?

• Should
• Might
• Dare
• Bold

In which set of poems does 'The Tyger' appear in?

• The Songs of Innocence
• The Songs of Experience

In which set of poems does 'The Lamb' feature?

• The Songs of Innocence
• The Songs of Experience

Which line in 'The Tyger' refers to the story of Icarus, who flew too close to the sun with his wax wings?

• 'What the flame dare seize the fire?'
• 'On what wings dare he aspire?
• 'And when the stars threw down their spears'
• 'What immortal hand or eye'

Blake is well-known for his poems exploring religious questions, but he also wrote about-

• philosophical exploits

• social ills

• economic explanations

• adventure narratives

Blake claimed he was inspired by-

• Mystical Visions

• A drive to be the best version of himself

• The love of his life, Catherine

• His idyllic upbringing

William Blake made his living as-

• a writer

• an actor

• an engraver

• a pastor

Blake's trade explains this aspect of his poetry

• The references to tools like anvil and metal

• The artistic renderings

• The social awareness

• The religious underpinnings

Blake often wrote with pairs of poems/collections. Why?

• To offer contrast

• To offer a similar perspective

• to appeal to different audiences - the working class and the learned

• All of the above