Think you’ve got your head wrapped around The Tide Rises, The Tide Falls? Put your knowledge to
the test. Good luck — the Stickman is counting on you!
Q. What is the first thing the tide does in this poem?
Rises
Nothing
Floods
Falls
Q. What is the second thing it does?
Turns into a tidal wave
Rises
Falls
Drowns the traveler
Q. What body part does the speaker mention in his description of the waves?
Hands
Feet
Toe nails
Nose
Q. What color are the sea sands?
Maroon
Brown
Turquoise
Taupe
Q. What other word does the speaker use to describe the sands?
Humongous
Arid
Green
Damp