A Wife in London Quotes + Context Flashcards
1
Q
When was ‘A Wife In London’ set? (War)
A
Boer War
2
Q
What did Thomas Hardy think of the war?
A
Hardy opposed everything about war
3
Q
Who is ‘A Wife In London’ about?
A
A wife who has lost her husband in war
4
Q
How many men died in the Boer war
A
55,000 British Men
5
Q
Who is ‘A Wife In London’ protesting to?
A
The Government
6
Q
Finish the quote: ‘Tis the ……… ; the fog hangs ………
A
morrow
thicker
7
Q
Finish the quote: A ………. knock cracks …….
A
messenger’s
smartly
8
Q
Finish the quote: And of ……….-………. jaunts by brake and ……
A
home-planned
burn
9
Q
Finish the quote: Fresh–…..–penned in ………. feather
A
firm
highest
10
Q
Finish the quote: She sits in the …….. vapour
A
tawny
11
Q
Finish the quote: He - has …….. - in the far …….. ……. …..
A
fallen
South Land
