Question

1. how does the reference to \the men of agincourt\ in line 16 impact the meaning of the poem?

a the reference implies that the clerk was a famous frenchman.
b the reference implies that the clerk died a noble death.
c the reference suggests that the speaker does not respect the clerk’s choices.
d the reference suggests that the speaker and the clerk were close friends.

part b

1. select two lines from the poem that support the answer chosen in part a.

a \here lies a clerk who half his life had spent\ (line 1)
b \toiling at ledgers in a city grey,\ (line 2)
c \thinking that so his days would drift away\ (line 3)
d \the gleaming eagles of the legions came,\ (line 6)
e \his lance is broken; but he lies content\ (line 11)

1. how does the poem reflect the poet’s experiences serving as prime minister at the start of world war i?

a it draws attention to the hardships of leaders who face impending conflict.
b it shows his support for the war effort by encouraging citizens to fight for an honorable cause.
c it highlights the monotony of toiling day after day at the same job.
d it gives the impression that government will reward citizens who enlist in the army.

Explanation:

Question 13

• Option A: Men of Agincourt were English, so A is wrong.
• Option B: Agincourt was a heroic battle, so referencing it implies the clerk died nobly.
• Option C: The reference is positive, so C is wrong.
• Option D: The reference doesn't imply friendship.

• Line 11 ("His lance is broken; but he lies content") shows contentment in death, like a noble end.
• Line 6 ("The gleaming eagles of the legions came") relates to battle, supporting a noble death context.

• Option A: As PM in WWI, the poem reflects hardships of leaders in conflict.
• Option B: The poem is about a clerk, not encouraging citizens.
• Option C: The poem is about a clerk's death, not job monotony.
• Option D: No mention of government reward.

Answer:

B. The reference implies that the clerk died a noble death.

Question 14 (Assuming Part A answer is B)