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When was the poem 'Crossing the Bar' first published?
When was the poem 'Crossing the Bar' first published?
- 1895
- 1889 (correct)
- 1860
- 1875
What does the metaphor of 'crossing the bar' in the poem refer to?
What does the metaphor of 'crossing the bar' in the poem refer to?
- Departure from this life to the next life (correct)
- Overcoming a physical obstacle
- Achieving success in life
- Completing a journey on a ship
What did Tennyson compare the difficulty of crossing the harbour to?
What did Tennyson compare the difficulty of crossing the harbour to?
- Comparable to riding a horse
- Similar to crossing a bridge
- Requiring the expert guidance of a pilot (correct)
- Being as easy as walking on land
Who did Tennyson explain as the 'pilot' in the poem?
Who did Tennyson explain as the 'pilot' in the poem?
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'Crossing the Bar' was said to be the crown of Tennyson's life's work by whom?
'Crossing the Bar' was said to be the crown of Tennyson's life's work by whom?
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