The Snail" by John Clare

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What does the snail do when danger is imminent?

Attacks the danger
Freezes in place
Seeks a new hiding spot
Retreats into its house (correct)

What does the snail stick close to without fear of falling?

Birds and insects
Other snails
Water bodies
Grass, leaf, fruit, or wall (correct)

What does the snail do when danger is imminent?

He climbs onto a leaf or fruit to escape
He shrinks into his house with much displeasure (correct)
He becomes more active and ventures out of his house
He seeks shelter in the grass or under a wall

How does the snail react to the slightest touch on its horns?

It shrinks into its house with displeasure (D) Signup and view all the answers

How does the snail react when its horns are touched?

He shrinks into his house with much displeasure (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does the snail stick close to without fearing to fall?

Grass (A) Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Snail Behavior

When danger is imminent, the snail withdraws into its shell.
The snail sticks close to a vertical surface, such as a wall or a tree, without fear of falling.
When danger is imminent, the snail withdraws into its shell for protection.
The snail reacts to the slightest touch on its horns by withdrawing into its shell.
The snail reacts to the touch on its horns by withdrawing into its shell for protection.
The snail sticks close to a vertical surface, such as a wall or a tree, without fearing to fall.

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Test your knowledge of poetry with this quiz on "The Snail" by John Clare. See how well you remember the details and themes of this classic poem as you answer questions about its imagery and meaning.