Tiger in the Zoo Poem Analysis

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What does the tiger in the zoo do?

Bares his white fangs and claws terrorizing the village
Snarls around houses at the jungle's edge
Stalks in his vivid stripes in the cage (correct)
Slides through long grass near the water hole

Where should the tiger be according to the poem?

Locked in a concrete cell behind bars
Stalking the length of his cage ignoring visitors
Sliding through long grass near the water hole (correct)
Terrorizing the village baring his white fangs and claws

How does the tiger react to visitors at the zoo?

Snarls at visitors around houses at the jungle's edge
Ignores visitors while stalking the length of his cage (correct)
Bares his white fangs and claws at visitors
Stalks in his vivid stripes near visitors

What does the tiger do at night in the zoo?

<p>Hears the last voice at night and stares at brilliant stars (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is described as being behind bars for the tiger?

<p>His vivid stripes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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.

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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.