Interpreting symbolism in "Advice to My Son," by J. Peter Meinke Quiz

The author uses the words: "the shattered windshield and the bursting shell" in the first stanza to symbolize what?

Question Answer Choices ways of dieing items found in war items that you have to care for in life car parts and items in the Army

Why does the author admonish his son to "plant squash and spinach, turnips and tomatoes."

Question Answer Choices They help the growth of other things in the garden. They stand for crops you can sell. They provide vitamins and minerals. They represent things that will maintain and support live.

The author tells his son to, "But son, always serve wine." Why does he tell his son to do this?

Question Answer Choices Wine is inexpensive to serve to guests. Wine is the only drink that everybody enjoys. Wine goes well with the vegetables he grows in the garden. Wine represents the finer things in life.

The author tells his son to" marry a pretty girl after seeing her mother." What does he mean?

Question Answer Choices Seeing the mother is necessary to get married. Seeing the mother shows that the son is interested her daughter. Seeing the mother will show if she is a hard worker. Seeing the mother will help his son to see if the girl's beauty is enduring.

In stanza 2, what do the peony and the rose symbolize?

Question Answer Choices richness items of fleeting beauty feelings of love items of permanent loveliness