Multiple choice

The woman wanted to go to a place where

Directions: Read the poem given below and answer the question.

On A Tired Housewife

Here lies a poor woman who was always tired,

She lived in a house where help wasn't hired:

Her last words on earth were: 'Dear friends,

I am going

To where there's no cooking, or washing, or sewing,

For everything there is exact to my wishes,

For where they don't eat there's no washing

of dishes.

I'll be where loud anthems will always be ringing,

But having no voice I'll be quit of the singing.

Don't mourn for me now, don't mourn for me never,

I am going to do nothing for ever and ever.'

Anonymous

  1. people would take good care of her

  2. people would sincerely mourn for her

  3. people would not sing or dance

  4. people would not cook, wash or sew
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The poem explicitly states the woman is going 'to where there's no cooking, or washing, or sewing' - a place freed from household labor. This is clearly Option D. Option A is incorrect because the poem speaks of going to a place of rest, not being cared for. Option B is incorrect because she says 'Don't mourn for me' twice. Option C is incorrect because there will be anthems and singing in this place, though without her participation.

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