Think you’ve got your head wrapped around The Cool Web? Put your knowledge to
the test. Good luck — the Stickman is counting on you!
Q. Why are children "dumb" according to Graves?
because they're stupid
because they can't speak
because they're inexperienced
because they're children
Q. According to Graves, what happens when a human being doesn't know language?
the world is unfiltered and overwhelming
people can't communicate their thoughts to others
people are sad all the time
people are lonely
Q. Why is the cool web cool?
because all the cool kids are trapped in it
because life is hard
because language dulls our senses
because Graves lived in the temperate regions of England
Q. What does the word "volubility" mean in this poem?
mindfulness
health
persuasiveness
mastery of language
Q. What does Graves mean when he talks about letting our "tongues lose self-possession"?
letting go of language
learning new words
letting God speak through us
learning to say what we really mean