'Lamia' by John Keats

Of what artistic movement was John Keats a representative?

• The classical movement

• The romantic movement

• The gothic movement

• The Pre-Raphaelite movement

In Keats' 'Lamia,' why is the god Hermes roaming the woods?

• He's bored

• He's looking for Lamia

• He's chasing a nymph

• He's on his way to Corinth

What is the significance of the house in which Lamia and Lycius live?

• The house where they live becomes a symbol of retreat from the ‘real’ world and is full of the sights and sounds of idyllic fantasies.

• The house symbolises their bond

• The house represents a barrier between them and the outside world. It stops the outside world spoiling their perfect peace.

• The house represents Apollonius' hold over Lamia

Which quotation is correct in describing Apollonius' eyes?

• 'open eyes'

• 'dark eyes'

• 'death eyes'

• 'demon eyes'

What does Keats suggest about love in 'Lamia'?

• 'Lamia' can be regarded as a warning against the all-absorbing nature of illusory, passionate love and a recognition of the claims of reason.

• 'Lamia tells us that love is something we should all try to indulge in

• 'Lamia' tells us that we cannot trust those we love

• 'Lamia' tells us love skews our rationality but that it doesn't hurt us

Complete the quotation: 'sweet body fit for life, love and _______'

• suffering

• pleasure

• happiness

• joy

Complete the quotation: 'A full born ______ new'

• woman

• human

• creature

• beauty

What technique is Keats using when he writes that Lamia is a 'virgin purest' and 'love deep learned'?

• Contrast

• Hyperbole

• Personification

• Characterisation

On line 35, Lamia is described as having a '________ voice'?

• mournful

• sweet

• sombre

• miserable

Complete the quotation: 'Some demon's ________, or the demon's self'

• companion

• partner

• mistress

• ally