What is the setting described in the first stanza of "After Blenheim"?

The setting is a calm summer evening where Old Kaspar is sitting in the sun outside his cottage, and his granddaughter Wilhelmine is playing on the grass nearby.

What object does Peterkin find while playing near the rivulet?

Peterkin finds a large, smooth, and round object, which turns out to be a skull.

How does Old Kaspar react when he sees the object Peterkin brings to him?

Old Kaspar shakes his head sadly and sighs, identifying the object as a skull from someone who died in the Battle of Blenheim.

What do Peterkin and Wilhelmine ask Kaspar after he identifies the skull?

They ask him to explain what the battle was about and why the people fought each other.

According to Kaspar, who won the Battle of Blenheim?

Kaspar says the English defeated the French in the battle.

Why is Kaspar unable to explain the reason for the war to his grandchildren?

Kaspar admits he could not clearly understand or make out why the English and French fought each other.

What does the word "rivulet" mean in the context of the poem?

Rivulet means a small stream of water where Peterkin found the skull.

True or False: Kaspar is confident in explaining the reasons behind the battle.

False. Kaspar expresses uncertainty about the reasons for the war, indicating a lack of clarity about its significance.

How does the poem describe Wilhelmine’s expression when she asks about the war?

Wilhelmine looks up with "wonder-waiting eyes," showing her curiosity and amazement.

What question does Peterkin ask about the outcome of the battle?

Peterkin asks what good came of the battle in the end.