Beehive (Poem): The Lake Isle of Innisfree

Topics in this chapter

• Innisfree Setting and Details
• The Speaker’s Longing
• Nature and Inner Peace
• Sensory Imagery
• City and Nature Contrast
• Poetic Devices and Symbolism

Cheat sheet

Practice questions

1. Question 1Q-11D345

   What does the poet intend to build at Innisfree?

   1. A.A large stone mansion
   2. B.A small cabin of clay and wattles
   3. C.A modern brick house
   4. D.A wooden fortress
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2. Question 2Q-8A9FA7

   How many bean rows does the speaker plan to grow at Innisfree?

   1. A.Five
   2. B.Seven
   3. C.Nine
   4. D.Twelve
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3. Question 3Q-6FB5C5

   What sound does the poet hear 'deep heart's core' even when he is standing on the roadways or pavements grey?

   1. A.The roaring of city traffic
   2. B.The song of the nightingale
   3. C.The low sounds of the city crowd
   4. D.The lake water lapping with low sounds by the shore
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4. Question 4Q-E8750C

   Which of the following describes the time of day when the midnight shines a glimmer and noon a purple glow, according to the poem?

   1. A.Midnight and noon
   2. B.Morning and evening
   3. C.Dawn and dusk
   4. D.Sunrise and sunset
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5. Question 5Q-6C07CE

   What type of bird is specifically mentioned as filling the evening air at Innisfree?

   1. A.Sparrow
   2. B.Linnet
   3. C.Pigeon
   4. D.Cuckoo
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