Tennyson's 'Crossing the Bar' Poem Context
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>Divine and unseen power who is always guiding us</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Crossing the Bar' was said to be the crown of Tennyson's life's work by whom?

    <p>&quot;This is the crown of your life's work.&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

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