1. Who is the poet of the poem ‘The Ball Poem’?

2. Why are the boy’s eyes desperate?

3. What does ‘in the world of possessions’ means?

4. Where was the boy staring down?

5. Name the literary device used in “And no one buys a ball back. ”

6. Why does the poet decide not to condole the boy?

7. According to the poet, what is the child learning?

8. What does a ball cost?

9. What is the boy playing with?

10. Name the literary device used in “Merrily bouncing, down the street, and then Merrily over — there it is in the water!”