The Soldier Quotes + Context

Question 1

When did Rupert Brooke die?

Answer 1

WW1 1915

Question 2

Who is Rupert Brooke writing a love poem to in the Soldier?

Answer 2

England

Question 3

How did Rupert Brooke die?

Answer 3

Mosquito Bite (Greece)

Question 4

How reliable is The Soldier poem? (give reason why)

Answer 4

Not reliable –> Brooke never experienced trench warfare and was listening to government

Question 5

What did the poem The Soldier support?

Answer 5

Fighting and dying for ones country

Question 6

What expedition did Rupert Brooke take part in?

Answer 6

Antwerp Expedition October 1914 - between: Belgm, Brits, French, Germns

Question 7

What type of poem is The Soldier? (Not sonnet)

Answer 7

Propaganda poem

Question 8

Finish the quote: A …. whom England bore, ……., made …….

Answer 8

dust
shaped
aware

Question 9

Finish the quote: In ….. at peace under an …….. ……….

Answer 9

hearts
English
Heaven

Question 10

Finish the quote: Washed by the ……., blest by …… of home

Answer 10

rivers
suns

Question 11

Finish the quote: A pulse in the ……… ……., no less

Answer 11

eternal mind