5 Questions
What does the word 'this' refer to in the line 'But this alone won’t do it'?
The act of hacking and chopping of a tree
What does the word 'it' refer to in the line 'But this alone won’t do it'?
The act of complete killing of a tree
What metaphor is used in the poem 'On Killing A Tree'?
Tree as a metaphor for human life
What does the word 'no' signify in the line 'No, the root is to be pulled out'?
Denial of former possibilities of killing a tree by hacking and chopping
What finally kills the tree in the poem 'On Killing A Tree'?
Uprooting the tree entirely from the anchoring earth
Test your understanding of the poem "On Killing A Tree" by Gieve Patel with this short answer quiz. Answer questions about the poem's themes, literary devices, and specific lines to demonstrate your comprehension.
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