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How does the poet initially describe the sea in the poem?
How does the poet initially describe the sea in the poem?
- As dangerous and unpredictable
- As turbulent and loud
- As vast and intimidating
- As calm and quiet (correct)
Why is the rock known as perilous?
Why is the rock known as perilous?
- Due to frequent earthquakes in the area
- It is home to dangerous wildlife
- Because it is difficult to climb
- It caused shipwrecks and claimed many lives (correct)
Who was Ralph the Rover?
Who was Ralph the Rover?
- A fisherman living by the sea
- A pirate looting shipwrecks (correct)
- A sailor on a merchant ship
- A lighthouse keeper
What did Ralph the Rover do to the inchcape bell?
What did Ralph the Rover do to the inchcape bell?
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How did the crew react to the bad weather?
How did the crew react to the bad weather?
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Study Notes
The Poem's Description of the Sea
- The sea is initially described as calm and serene, with a "sleeping" atmosphere.
The Rock and Ralph the Rover
- The rock is known as perilous because it is a hazard to navigation.
- Ralph the Rover was a pirate who sailed the seas.
- Ralph the Rover cut the Inchcape Bell, which was a warning device on the rock, silencing it and rendering it useless.
The Crew's Reaction to the Bad Weather
- The crew was initially unconcerned about the bad weather, but as the storm worsened, they became fearful and panicked.
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Test your knowledge on 'The Inchcape Rock' poem by answering questions about the poet's description of the sea, the placement of the inchcape bell, the reason behind the rock being called perilous, and Ralph the Rover.
