Now, read the passage from "The Lamb." Little lamb, who made thee? Does thou know who made thee, Gave thee life, and bid thee feed By the stream and o’er the mead Read the passage from "The Tiger." When the stars threw down their spears, And watered heaven with their tears, Did He smile His work to see? Did He who made the lamb make thee? Which statement best summarizes a theme that is found in both passages?
Answer
A
People can find the divine by studying the natural world.
B
People should not question the presence of the divine.
C
The powers of the divine are frightening to behold.
D
The differences between animals prove the divine is not real.
Explanation
Both passages look at animals and ask about the divine creator who made them. “The Lamb” asks who made the lamb, while “The Tiger” wonders whether the same creator made the tiger. Together, they suggest that people can think about the divine by observing the natural world. Choice A best captures this shared theme.
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