What does the schoolboy in the poem prefer over going to school?

He prefers to enjoy the pleasures of summer and the company of nature, such as the singing birds and the hunter's clarion.

Fill in the blank: A child, like a bird, cannot thrive when under ___ and ___ from authority.

Fear and tension

True or False: The poem suggests that strict supervision in school enhances a child's ability to learn.

False. The poem suggests that strict supervision hinders a child's natural instincts and joy.

What metaphor is used to describe a child's experience under strict teachers?

A bird in a cage, suggesting that both cannot express their true nature and happiness.

What does the speaker in the poem prefer over going to school?

The speaker prefers enjoying nature and the pleasures of summer mornings over the constraints of school.

Fill in the blank: A child caged under strict supervision can never enjoy their natural instincts of ___ and ___ .

Joy and playfulness

True or False: The speaker believes that the strict supervision of the teacher helps the child to learn effectively.

False. The speaker feels that strict supervision hinders the child's ability to enjoy learning.

What metaphor is used to describe a child's potential when kept in a restrictive environment?

The metaphor compares a caged bird, which cannot sing sweetly, to a child who cannot enjoy life under the fear and tension imposed by a teacher.

Fill in the blank: The boy feels ___ and puzzled under the strict supervision of his teacher.

Tired

What argument does the child make to his parents regarding education?

The child argues that if he is taken away from nature and the freedom to learn, he cannot grow and mature like a plant.

Multiple Choice: What does the child's experience at school contrast with? A) Playing outdoors B) Studying mathematics C) Reading books D) Attending family gatherings

A) Playing outdoors