16 Questions
What is the nightingale's primary goal in the poem?
To become a famous singer
The nightingale is initially hesitant to practice singing with the frog.
False
What is the frog's occupation in the poem?
A music teacher
The frog charges the nightingale a ______________ fee for the lessons.
modest
Match the following characters from the poem with their titles:
Owl = of Sandwich Duck = of Kent Mallard = Trent Martin = Cardinal Mephisto
Why does the nightingale's voice become 'hoarse and quivering'?
Because she has been practicing for six hours
The nightingale's performances are successful until the end of the poem.
False
How much money does the nightingale still owe the frog?
Sixty shillings
What was the frog's habit every night?
He croaked away from dusk to dawn
The nightingale was not impressed by the frog's criticism of her song.
False
What was the reaction of the other creatures when the nightingale sang?
They were dumbstruck and admired her melody.
The frog claimed to be the owner of the _________ tree.
sumac
Match the creatures with their reactions to the nightingale's song:
Ducks = Swam and serenaded her Herons = Waded to her as she sang Loon = Wept beneath the summer moon Toads, teals, and tiddlers = Cheered and were enraptured
The frog's criticism of the nightingale's song was constructive.
False
What did the frog claim to do for the Bog Trumpet?
He wielded his pen for it.
What did the nightingale ask the frog about her song?
If he liked her song
Study Notes
The Frog and the Nightingale
- A frog lived in Bingle Bog and croaked every night from dusk to dawn, creating a loud, unpleasant noise.
- The other creatures in the bog disliked the frog's voice, but couldn't stop him from singing.
- One night, a nightingale appeared and sang a beautiful melody, captivating the entire bog and earning applause from the creatures.
The Nightingale's Encounter with the Frog
- The nightingale was surprised by the frog's criticism of her song, saying it was "not too bad" but lacked a certain force.
- The frog, considering himself a great singer, offered to teach the nightingale how to improve her singing in exchange for a fee.
- The nightingale was flattered and impressed by the frog's offer, and agreed to take lessons.
The Frog's Training Methods
- The frog trained the nightingale with strict vocal exercises, making her sing in the rain and charging her for lessons.
- The nightingale's singing improved, but she became exhausted and lost her natural talent.
- The frog's motivation was to make money from the nightingale's performances, charging admission fees to the creatures who came to listen.
The Consequences of the Frog's Training
- The nightingale's singing became uninspired and lost its natural beauty, causing the audience to lose interest.
- The ticket office gross declined, and the nightingale became sorrowful and pale, addicted to the applause and unable to sing without the frog's guidance.
A poem about a frog's persistent croaking in Bingle Bog, despite the annoyance of other creatures, until a nightingale's song changes the scene.
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