Multiple choice

The woman described in the poem

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. lived in her own house

  2. worked in the house of a rich man

  3. was very busy doing chores

  4. was no more

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The poem begins with "Here lies a poor woman," which is a traditional epitaph phrase indicating someone who has died. The woman states these are her "last words on earth" before going to a place of eternal rest where she will "do nothing for ever and ever." These phrases clearly indicate the woman is deceased. Option D correctly identifies that the woman is no longer alive.