The Last Bargain

AP/NCERT Solutions for Grade 8 Honeydew
Poem The Last Bargain

1. Who is the speaker in the poem ?

The poet is the speaker in the poem.

2. ‘The king, sword in hand’ suggests :

(i) Wealth (ET)

(ii) Power (PIFT)

(iii) More power than wealth

Mark the appropriate item in the context of stanza 1.

“The king, sword in hand’ suggests more power than wealth.

3. The old man offered the speaker a lot of money. Why did he turn down the offer ?

Offering of a lot of money did not seem attractive to the speaker. He was not happy in accepting it.

4. Find in the poem, lines that match the following. Read both one after another.

(i) I have nothing to give you except goodwill and cheer.

(ii) Her happiness was no more than sorrow in disguise.

(iii) The king’s might was not worth much.

(i) … I hire you with nothing

(ii) … Her smile paled and melted into tears.

(iii) … But his power counted for naught.

5. How did the speaker feel after talking to the child on the beach ?

The speaker felt extremely happy.