Class XI Upon Westminister Bridge short questions and answes by B.Ray(M.A.)

             Upon Westminister Bridge

1. ‘Upon Westminster Bridge’ is a /an—Sonnet.

2. In the poem, ‘Upon Westminster Bridge’ the poet is described—the city of London.

3. The ‘Westminster Bridge’ is situated over the river—the Thames.

4. “The city now doth like a garment wear” – Here ‘doth’ is—old English word.

5. The river Thames is flowing—smoothly.

6. ‘Upon Westminster Bridge’ is written on—Sept 3, 1802.

7. The poet was crossing the Westminster Bridge—in the early morning.

8. The sun steeped the—valley,rock and hill.

9. Who was with Wordsworth on his way to France ?

Ans. Sister Dorothy was with Wordsworth on the way to France.

10. What’s the rhyme-scheme of the poem ?

Ans.  The rhyme-scheme of the poem is as follows : abba abba ; cd cd cd.

11. What type of sonnet is ‘Upon Westminster Bridge’ ?

Ans. The sonnet , ‘Upon Westminster Bridge’ is a Patrarchan Sonnet.

12. What does the poet see from the Westminster Bridge ?

Ans. The poet sees the beauty of the city of London in the bright morning from Westminster Bridge.

13. What is described as the garment of the city in the poem, ‘Upon Westminster Bridge ?

Ans. The beauty of the morning or the first ray of the morning sun on London is described as the garment of the city.

14. Why is everything bright and glittering ?

Ans. Everything bright and glittering  because of smokeless atmosphere.

15.  How does the poet personify the city of London ?

Ans. The poet implies that the city of London has a mighty heart which is at rest.

16. How does the city of London look beautiful ?

Ans. The city of London looks beautiful because it wears the garment of bright morning.