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

What kind of fish does the speaker catch? A. A small trout B. A large, old fish C. A goldfish D. A shark

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

Who seems to bring a sense of care or love to the filling station? A. The father B. The mother (through small touches like plants and doilies) C. The customers D. The sons

Where is the speaker when he dreams of Innisfree? A. In a field B. On a boat C. On a city street D. In a classroom

What is onomatopoeia? A. A long descriptive sentence B. A word that sounds like the noise it describes C. The repetition of a word or phrase D. A type of rhythm in poetry

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

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

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 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