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- 1. Multiple Choice
In Stanza 3, what is a "laughing fellow rover" in the line "And all I ask is a merry yarn from a laughing fellow rover?"
A "laughing fellow rover" is a car called a Rover.
A "laughing fellow rover" is a laughing person who is also exploring the sea.
A "laughing fellow rover" is a sea with many waves that looks like it's laughing.
A "laughing fellow rover" is a seagull.
- 2. Multiple Choice
According to the poem, what does the narrator want from "a laughing fellow rover?"
The silent wind.
An adventurous voyage.
A song of the sea.
A amusing tale (story).
- 3. Multiple Choice
Which event is mentioned before all the others?
The shaking of the white sail.
The crying of the seagulls.
The breaking of grey dawn.
The flying of the white clouds.
- 4. Multiple Choice
According to the poem, a windy day can create:
The running tide.
The joyous laughter.
The flung spray.
The gypsy life.
- 5. Multiple Choice
What will the narrator most likely do "when the long trick's over?"
Settle down far away from the sea.
Study the stars and the night sky.
Become a writer of tall tales.
Relive a memory of great sea adventure.
- 6. Multiple Choice
In the phrase "vagrant gypsy life," what does the word "vagrant" mean?
doubtful
wandering
obvious
barren
- 7. Multiple Choice
Which descriptive phrase is the closest to being an opinion of the poem?
The wheel's kick
The lonely sea
The wind's song
A tall ship
- 8. Multiple Choice
Why did the author probably write "Sea Fever?"
To encourage traveling by sea
To praise the power of the wind
To express his love for the sea
To share a familiar sea yarn (story)
- 9. Multiple Choice
Which of these is the best summary of the poem?
Life at sea has many disadvantages
The creatures of the sea are a wonder to behold
The sea has a certain call for some people
The sea is a lonely place
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