10 Questions
Who is the author of the poem 'Upon the Burning of Our House'?
Anne Bradstreet
What event is described in the poem?
A fire destroying the author's house
What does the author do when she sees the fire?
Cry out to God for help
How does the author feel about the loss of her belongings?
She accepts it as just and thanks God
What does the author see when she looks at the ruins of her house?
The places where she used to sit and lie
Which word best describes the author's initial reaction to the fire?
Fearful
What does the author do after waking up and seeing the fire?
She prays to God for help
What does the author mean when she says 'He might of all justly bereft But yet sufficient for us left'?
God could have taken everything from her, but He left enough for her to survive
What does the author see when she looks at the ruins of her house?
The remnants of her belongings
What does the author do when she can no longer bear to look at the fire?
She thanks God for what she has left
Test your knowledge of Anne Bradstreet's poem "Upon the Burning of Our House" with this quiz. Explore the themes, symbols, and poetic devices used in this famous work of literature.
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