The storm blast has been described as being tyrannous because……….

i. it was so fierce that it frightened the sailors

ii. it took complete control of the ship

iii. the storm was very powerful

iv. the sailors were at its mercy

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iv. the sailors were at its mercy

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(b) Was the wedding guest happy to be stopped? Give reasons for your answer.

(d) How does the mariner describe the movement of the ship as it sails away from the land?

(e) What kind of weather did the sailors enjoy at the beginning of their journey? How has it been expressed in the poem?

(f) How did the sailors reach the land of mist and snow?

(g) How does the mariner express the fact that the ship was completely surrounded by icebergs?

(h) How do we know that the albatross was not afraid of the humans? Why did the sailors hail it in God’s name?

(i)What was the terrible deed done by the Mariner? Why do you think he did it?

The sailors were happy to see the albatross because……..

i. it was the first sign of life and therefore gave them hope that they might survive

ii. it split the icebergs around the ship and helped the ship move forward.

iii. it was a messenger from God and it lifted the fog and mist.

iv. it gave them hope of survival by splitting the icebergs.

Fill in the blanks with the correct word.

(i) I was frightened ___________ curious.

(ii) I decided to go to the beach ___________ I went along the water's edge.

(iii) I ran as fast as I could ___________ I was frightened.

(iv) I was very tired ___________ confused.

How do we know that the albatross was not afraid of the humans? Why did the sailors hail it in God’s name?

What kind of weather did the sailors enjoy at the beginning of their journey? How has it been expressed in the poem?

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