Children of the Poor

How do you know the little girl is poor?

• She saw a delicious roast goose in a window through the candle light.

• At home it was cold too, above her the roof, through which the wind whistled, the largest cracks were stopped up with straw and rags.

• Her little hands were numbed with cold.

• She carried a quantity of matches in an old apron. 

What is the probable reason for children remaining barefoot?

• Lack of money

• Physical illness

• Perpetual state of poverty

• A tradition to remain barefoot

What is the main theme of the poem 'Children of the Poor'?

• A) Wealth and prosperity

• B) Childhood innocence

• C) Poverty and struggle

• D) Adventure and exploration

Which literary device is predominantly used in 'Children of the Poor'?

• A) Metaphor

• B) Simile

• C) Alliteration

• D) Personification

In the context of 'Children of the Poor', what does the word 'destitute' mean?

• A) Wealthy

• B) Homeless

• C) Educated

• D) Hungry

What is the tone of the poem 'Children of the Poor'?

• A) Joyful

• B) Melancholic

• C) Humorous

• D) Indifferent

Which of the following best describes the imagery used in 'Children of the Poor'?

• A) Vivid and colorful

• B) Dark and bleak

• C) Bright and cheerful

• D) Abstract and confusing

What is the effect of poverty on children as depicted in 'Children of the Poor'?

• A) It makes them stronger

• B) It deprives them of basic needs

• C) It gives them more opportunities

• D) It makes them more popular

Which of the following lines from 'Children of the Poor' suggests a sense of hopelessness?

• A) The sun shines brightly

• B) Their dreams are shattered

• C) Laughter fills the air

• D) They dance in the rain

What is the significance of the title 'Children of the Poor'?

• A) It highlights the joy of childhood

• B) It emphasizes the struggles faced by poor children

• C) It suggests a life of luxury

• D) It indicates a journey of adventure