What is the first impression the speaker has of the filling station? A. It is spotless and modern B. It is full of flowers and colour C. It is dirty and greasy D. It is quiet and empty

What will the speaker keep for his food? A. Sheep and cows B. Bees C. Fish D. Birds

What does the speaker notice about the fish’s skin? A. It is smooth and shiny B. It is clean and white C. It looks like old wallpaper D. It glows in the dark

What detail shows the fish has survived many battles? A. Its size B. The hooks and lines in its mouth C. Its colour D. Its gills

What is alliteration? A. The repetition of vowel sounds B. The repetition of the same consonant sound at the start of words C. The use of words with opposite meanings D. A comparison using “like” or “as”

Where does The Prodigal work? A. On a fishing boat B. On a pig farm C. In a gas station D. In a hotel

What kind of peace does the speaker hope to find? A. Loud and joyful peace B. Party-like happiness C. “Peace comes dropping slow” D. Fast and busy peace

Which line shows simile? A. The sun is a golden coin. **B. Her smile was like sunshine. C. The waves whispered to the shore. D. The room was silent as stone.

What does Bishop realise by the end of Filling Station? A. Life is meaningless B. There is love and care even in messy places C. Cleanliness is most important D. The station should be closed down

What everyday object shows the presence of love in Filling Station? A. A calendar B. A toolbox C. A doily and a plant D. A radio

How does Bishop describe the pigs in the poem? A. Beautiful and graceful B. Dangerous and violent C. Filthy but content D. Clean and quiet

What does the speaker finally do with the fish? A. Cooks it B. Lets it go C. Mounts it on the wall D. Keeps it as a pet

What does the prodigal try to hide with drinking? A. His anger B. His excitement C. His loneliness and shame D. His joy