Beehive (Poem): No Men Are Foreign

Topics in this chapter

• Universal Brotherhood and Equality
• Anti-War and Peace Message
• Shared Humanity and Nature
• Poetic Form and Devices
• Interpretation and Contemporary Relevance

Cheat sheet

Practice questions

1. Question 1Q-DECFD8

   What does the poet James Kirkup imply by the opening line 'Remember, no men are strange, no countries foreign'?

   1. A.All human beings across the world share the same fundamental identity and humanity.
   2. B.People from other countries speak languages that we cannot understand.
   3. C.Every nation has unique geographical boundaries that separate it from others.
   4. D.Foreign lands have entirely different climates and natural resources.
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2. Question 2Q-A0690C

   According to the poem, what common elements do all people share beneath all uniforms?

   1. A.The same political ideologies and legal systems
   2. B.A single body, breath, and the same earth upon which we all walk
   3. C.Identical cultural traditions and religious beliefs
   4. D.The same financial status and lifestyle
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3. Question 3Q-89A0B3

   What does the phrase 'aware of sun and air and water' suggest about people from different countries?

   1. A.They experience different weather patterns.
   2. B.They require entirely different natural resources to survive.
   3. C.They are sustained by the same natural elements provided by nature without discrimination.
   4. D.They suffer from natural calamities more often than others.
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4. Question 4Q-C1BCA8

   How does the poet describe the common routine of people during times of peace?

   1. A.Farming and harvesting through peaceful sunlit labor
   2. B.Engaging in global trade and commerce
   3. C.Traveling across continents for leisure
   4. D.Participating in international sports events
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5. Question 5Q-5AEF46

   What happens during times of war, according to James Kirkup?

   1. A.Only the losing country suffers economic losses.
   2. B.The earth is defiled and the air we share is polluted by hatred and violence.
   3. C.Governments become stronger and more united.
   4. D.New resources are discovered for the surviving population.
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