Mid-Term Break (AQA A-Level English Literature A): Quizzes
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In which year was 'Mid-Term Break' published?
In which year was 'Mid-Term Break' published?
1966
How old was Heaney's brother Christopher when he died?
How old was Heaney's brother Christopher when he died?
Four years old
What is the isolated final line of the poem called?
What is the isolated final line of the poem called?
A monostich
What does the word 'knelling' specifically refer to?
What does the word 'knelling' specifically refer to?
Bells tolling for a death or funeral
How many tercets does the poem contain?
How many tercets does the poem contain?
Seven tercets
How is the mother's grief described in the poem?
How is the mother's grief described in the poem?
Angry tearless sighs
What does the title 'Mid-Term Break' ironically suggest?
What does the title 'Mid-Term Break' ironically suggest?
A tragic interruption, not rest
What is significant about the father's crying?
What is significant about the father's crying?
He had always taken funerals in stride
What is the Irish euphemism for bereavement used in the poem?
What is the Irish euphemism for bereavement used in the poem?
'Sorry for my trouble'
What injury is visible on the child's body?
What injury is visible on the child's body?
A poppy bruise on his left temple