Unit-13: The Chimney Sweeper

Unit-13

The Chimney Sweeper

a.    Who composed the poem?

Ans- William Blake composed the poem.

b.    Why did the speaker cry?

Ans- The speaker cried because his mother died early, and his father sold him into a chimney sweeping business.

c.    What does the expression ‘That curled like a lamb’s back’ mean?

Ans- The expression ‘That curled like a lamb’s back’ means Tom’s hair that was curly like that of lamb’s fur.

d.    How did the angel open the black coffins?

Ans- The angel opened the black coffins using a bright key.

e.    At what condition would Tom get joy?

Ans- If Tom became a good boy, he would get joy.

f.     What do you think there might be in their bags?

Ans- In their bags, I think there might be the tools needed for chimney sweeping.

g.    What did the angel tell Tom?

Ans- The angel told Tom that if he were a good boy, then, he’d have God for his father and never miss joy.

h.    How was the morning?

Ans- The morning was dark and cold.

i.      At the end of the poem what message was given to Tom?

Ans- If we do our duty, we don’t fear harm.