We Are Seven – MCQs & Summary

By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman | Last updated: June 5, 2025

Summary:

We Are Seven is a conversation between an old man (the narrator) and a young girl about her family. The girl insists that she has seven siblings, even though two of them have died. Despite the narrator’s attempts to explain that death separates the living from the dead, the girl continues to count them as part of her family. Her innocent perspective highlights the difference between the adult and childlike views of death. The poem’s tone is gentle and thought-provoking, emphasizing the innocence and emotional resilience of children.

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1. : What is the central theme of We Are Seven?



2. : Who are the two main characters in the poem?



3. : How does the little girl view her deceased siblings?



4. : How many siblings does the girl say she has?



5. : How many of the girl’s siblings are actually alive?



6. : Where are the girl’s deceased siblings buried?



7. : What does the girl do near her siblings’ graves?



8. : What does the old man (narrator) try to explain to the girl?



9. : How does the girl respond to the narrator’s logic about death?



10. : What is the tone of the poem?



 

Question Answer
Poem Name We Are Seven
Poet William Wordsworth
Year Written 1798
Year Published 1798 (in Lyrical Ballads)
Poem Type Narrative Poem
Themes Childhood innocence, perception of death, love for family
Rhyme Scheme ABAB
Tone Gentle, thought-provoking
Key Imagery A little girl, churchyard, graves, nature
Unusual Aspect A child’s view of death contrasts with adult logic

 

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