5 Questions
What does the tiger in the zoo do?
Stalks in his vivid stripes in the cage
Where should the tiger be according to the poem?
Sliding through long grass near the water hole
How does the tiger react to visitors at the zoo?
Ignores visitors while stalking the length of his cage
What does the tiger do at night in the zoo?
Hears the last voice at night and stares at brilliant stars
What is described as being behind bars for the tiger?
His vivid stripes
Study Notes
Tiger in the Zoo
- The tiger is confined in the zoo.
- According to the poem, the tiger should be in its natural habitat, free from captivity.
- The tiger reacts indifferently to visitors at the zoo, not showing any excitement or interest.
- At night, the tiger pacing back and forth in its enclosure, suggesting boredom and restlessness.
- The tiger's freedom and natural instincts are described as being behind bars, implying a sense of confinement and restriction.
Test your understanding of 'A Tiger in the Zoo' poem by identifying the stanzas that describe the tiger in the zoo and those that depict the tiger in the jungle. This quiz will assess your comprehension of the contrasting imagery used to evoke the tiger's captivity and its natural environment.
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