Something Told the Wild Geese — Questions and Answers

Something Told the Wild Geese — Questions and Answers

1. Why the Geese Leave

Questions

1. What makes the geese decide to leave, according to the poem “Something Told the Wild Geese”?

2. According to the poem “Something Told the Wild Geese”, why do the geese need to leave though the weather is still warm?

3. In the poem “Something Told the Wild Geese”, why did the wild geese have to leave?

4. Why do you think the wild geese fly south during winter, as implied in the poem “Something Told the Wild Geese”?

Common Answer

The wild geese leave because their natural instinct tells them that winter is coming. They fly to a warmer place before the cold, snow and ice arrive.

2. “Something” / Warning / Instinct

Questions

1. In the poem “Something Told the Wild Geese”, what does the poet refer to by “something”?

2. According to the poem “Something Told the Wild Geese”, what warning do the wild geese get?

Common Answer

“Something” means the natural instinct of the wild geese. Their instinct warns them that winter is coming and tells them that it is time to leave.

3. Signs That Winter Is Coming

Questions

1. What happens to the leaves and berries in the poem “Something Told the Wild Geese”?

2. What changes in nature tell us that winter is near in the poem “Something Told the Wild Geese”?

3. What is the season in the poem “Something Told the Wild Geese”? Explain.

4. What does the phrase “sagging orchards” mean in the poem “Something Told the Wild Geese”?

5. What does the expression “lustre-glossed” indicate in the poem “Something Told the Wild Geese”?

Common Answer

Nature shows many signs that winter is near, although the weather is still warm. Changes in the leaves, berries and orchards tell the geese that the season is changing and cold weather will soon come.

4. Memory of Winter / Fear of Ice

Questions

1. According to the poem “Something Told the Wild Geese”, how can you tell that the geese have experienced the cold weather before?

2. According to the poem “Something Told the Wild Geese”, why does the thought of ice frighten the wild geese?

3. In the poem “Something Told the Wild Geese”, what did the wild geese remember and how did they react to it?

Common Answer

The wild geese remember the cold and ice of the past winter. The memory frightens them, so they understand that they must leave before winter comes again.

5. Lesson

Questions

1. What lesson can you learn from the wild geese in the poem “Something Told the Wild Geese”? [JSE-2025]

2. What lesson can we learn from the poem “Something Told the Wild Geese”?

Common Answer

The poem teaches us to understand the signs of change and prepare at the right time. Like the wild geese, we should be alert and take action before danger comes.

6. Theme / Subject of the Poem

Questions

1. What is the central theme of the poem “Something Told the Wild Geese”?

2. What is the poem “Something Told the Wild Geese” about?

Common Answer

The poem is about the coming of winter and the migration of wild geese. It shows how natural instinct helps the birds understand seasonal change and move to a safer and warmer place.

7. Poet

Question

1. Who is the writer of the poem “Something Told the Wild Geese”?

Common Answer

The poem “Something Told the Wild Geese” was written by Rachel Field.

How to Study

Many questions above have the same or almost the same meaning.

  1. Read all the questions in one section carefully.
  2. Notice the main idea shared by the questions.
  3. Learn and understand the Common Answer.
  4. Use the Common Answer for any similar question in that section.
  5. Make a small change only when a question asks for a specific detail.
  6. Do not memorize every question and answer separately.
  7. Understand the main idea and use it for similar questions.