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Why i like the hospital by Tony Hoagland

Quiz by Sreenithya Sivaganesan

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  • Q1
    What is the main theme of 'Why I Like the Hospital'?
    The beauty of nature
    Acceptance of life and death
    Fear of illness
    Love and relationships
    30s
  • Q2
    The speaker describes the hospital as a place that feels:
    Lonely and isolating
    Chaotic and busy
    Warm and inviting
    Cold and sterile
    30s
  • Q3
    What does the speaker appreciate about the people in the hospital?
    Their indifference
    Their wealth
    Their authority
    Their vulnerability
    30s
  • Q4
    Which emotion does the speaker frequently associate with the hospital?
    Joy
    Hope
    Nostalgia
    Fear
    30s
  • Q5
    How does the speaker view the concept of healing?
    As solely emotional
    As purely physical
    As a complex process
    As unnecessary
    30s
  • Q6
    The imagery in the poem evokes a sense of:
    Despair
    Confusion
    Isolation
    Community
    30s
  • Q7
    What does the speaker suggest about life in a hospital?
    It is full of fear
    It is a journey of connection
    It is purely transactional
    It is monotonous
    30s
  • Q8
    Which aspect of hospital life does the speaker find intriguing?
    The shared human experience
    The technology
    The architecture
    The staff's professionalism
    30s
  • Q9
    How does the speaker feel about the idea of mortality?
    They resent it
    They embrace it
    They ignore it
    They fear it
    30s
  • Q10
    What kind of language does Hoagland use in the poem?
    Abstract and vague
    Formal and archaic
    Conversational and relatable
    Technical and clinical
    30s
  • Q11
    In the poem, the hospital serves as a metaphor for:
    Isolation
    Society
    Transition and change
    Conflict
    30s
  • Q12
    Which of the following best describes the tone of the poem?
    Jubilant
    Somber
    Reflective
    Sarcastic
    30s
  • Q13
    The speaker observes that in the hospital, people:
    Hide their true selves
    Are more genuine
    Are always angry
    Are indifferent
    30s
  • Q14
    What does the speaker imply about the nature of suffering?
    It should be avoided
    It is pointless
    It is purely negative
    It can foster connection
    30s
  • Q15
    The poem suggests that vulnerability can lead to:
    Isolation
    Conflict
    Weakness
    Growth
    30s

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