1. If you've tried and have not won, Never stop for crying; All's that's great and good is done Just by patient trying. 

i. Why is it important to be patient and keep trying? 

ii. Is it true that one should stay patient during the failure? 

iii. What should be done if we fail sometimes at something?

2. Though the sturdy oak has known Many a blast that bowed her, She has risen again, and grown Loftier and prouder 

i. What is the meaning of the line 'many a blast that bowed her?' 

ii. What characteristics of the oak tree are shown in the poem? 

iii. How does the oak inspire a person to rise high?

3. If by easy work you beat, Who the more will prize you? Gaining victory from defeat,—That's the test that tries you!

i. Defeat is the test that defines our performance. How can you say that? 

ii. Find the words from the stanza which mean the same as: conquest, simple. 

iii. What is more important- completing an easy task or gaining victory after defeat?

1. Explain the significance of the title of the poem.

2. How does patience help to achieve success in life?

3. What message do birds give while flying high in the sky?

4. The oak tells us to stay strong in the times of despair. Explain.

5. What does the poet want to say when he says that victory gained from defeat is the best one can have?

6. If a person tries to break you down, what should be done?

7. Crying doesn't help us in any way. Explain with the reference to the poem.

8. Write the rhyming words from the poem.

1. A person should not be patient if he loses the first time.

2. As the birds fly high, they keep on becoming stronger.

3. The oak grows stronger and prouder each time it is bent down.

4. Easy winning gives happiness.

5. We pass the test if we gain victory from defeat.

1. Virtuous ___________________________

2. Active ___________________________

3. Chosen ___________________________

4. Envious ___________________________

5. Alive ___________________________

6. Pleasant ___________________________

7. Lost ___________________________

8. Inventive ___________________________

1. Ease ___________________________

2. Strength ___________________________

3. Belief ___________________________

4. Care __________________________

5. Breadth ___________________________

6. Creation ___________________________

7. Devotion ___________________________

8. Confidence ___________________________