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3. What does the speaker compare himself to in order to playfully challenge the
children?
(a) A knight in shining armor

(b) The Bishop of Bingen

(c) An old mustache
4. Where does the speaker say he will keep the children?

(a) In the turret of the castle
(b) In the dungeon of his heart

(c) In the Mouse-Tower on the Rhine

5. What is the significance of the “Mouse-Tower on the Rhine” mentioned in the
poem?
(a) It’s a place where the children want to go.

(b) It’s a historical reference to a tower in Germany associated with a legend.

(c) It’s a fictional location created by the poet.

B. Answer the questions briefly.

1. What is “The Children’s Hour” and why is it significant in the poem?
2. Who are the children mentioned in the poem, and what are their characteristics?

3. How does the speaker describe the actions of the children as they approach
him?

4. What does the speaker compare himself to, and why?
5. What happens when the children approach the speaker?

Critical & Analytical
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C. Think and Answer.

1. What is the significance of the “Mouse-Tower on the Rhine” in the poem?

2. How does the speaker express his affection for the children?

D. Answer these questions with reference to context.

They climb up into my turret

O’er the arms and back of my chair;

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