Who was the Poet Laureate of the United Kingdom from 1813 until his death in 1843?

Robert Southey

Fill in the blank: 'After Blenheim' is a powerful ______ poem that critiques the glorification of war.

Anti-war

True or False: The poem 'After Blenheim' glorifies the Battle of Blenheim as a significant victory.

False. The poem critiques the glorification of war and highlights its futility and devastation.

What term refers to the small stream mentioned in the poem?

Rivulet

In the poem, what does Kaspar frequently find while plowing his fields?

Skulls of soldiers

Fill in the blank: The Battle of Blenheim was a part of the War of the ______ Succession.

Spanish

Which military leaders are praised in the poem for their roles in the victory?

Duke of Marlborough and Prince Eugene

True or False: The poem suggests that war has no impact on innocent civilians.

False. The poem emphasizes the devastating effects of war on innocent people.

What does the phrase 'famous victory' signify in the context of the poem?

It is used ironically to question the value of military triumphs that cause suffering.

Fill in the blank: The children’s innocent questions in the poem contrast with Kaspar’s ______ acceptance of war.

Resigned

What does Kaspar admit he cannot explain to the children about the war?

The reason for the war

True or False: The children in the poem accept war's glory without questioning its consequences.

False. The children question the purpose of the war.