Poetry Collection I Review

Why does the speaker in "To Lucasta, on Going to the Wars" choose to go to the war?

• It is the honorable thing to do

• He is required to serve his country by law

• He does not wish to stay with Lucasta any longer

• He wants to earn fame and glory

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Since few soldiers would return from "The Charge of the Light Brigade," the speaker refers to the battleground as

• the valley of death

• the field of glory

• the entrance to Heaven

• the duel of the fates

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According to "The Charge of the Light Brigade," why did the soldiers charge into battle?

• They knew they were the last hope for their country

• Soldiers are supposed to follow orders

• They knew they had an advantage in the battle

• The commander was confident they had the correct position

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In "To Lucasta, on Going to the Wars," whom is the speaker addressing?

• Lucasta, his beloved

• Lucasta, his king

• Lucasta, his friend

• Lucasta, his mother

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Which of the following ideas is expressed most clearly in "To Lucasta, on Going to the Wars"?

• Honor creates uncertainty in love.

• Romantic love will always endure.

• Love of honor is the highest love.

• Youthful lovers should remain chaste.

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In which circumstances would a person be most likely to embrace someone or something?

• when that person meets a loved one

• when that person fends off an attack

• when that person declares he will not be forced

• when that person avoids something embarrassing

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When people can correctly be said to adore someone, which of the following must be true?

• They consider that person an equal.

• They love or admire that person very much.

• They will lead an army against that person.

• They consider that person to be a dear old friend.

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In which circumstances would someone be most likely to honor another person?

• when the other person has called attention to him- or herself

• when the other person has attacked someone's principles

• when the other person has obeyed most laws and rules

• when the other person has done something bold and heroic

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Which statement best summarizes the main idea that is shared by “To Lucasta, on Going to the Wars” and “The Charge of the Light Brigade”?

• The willingness to risk all for honor gives one a noble spirit.

• The glories of battle make the risk of death worthwhile.

• Going into battle is hardest on the loved ones left behind.

• War is a life-and-death gamble for everyone involved.

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Read these lines from “To Lucasta, on Going to the Wars.

”True, a new mistress now I chase,

The first foe in the field . . . (lines 5–6)

Why does the speaker most likely describe the “first foe” as a “mistress”?

• He is pursuing his foe because if he does not, the foe will kill him.

• He is pursuing his foe to protect his loved one from attack by the enemy.

• He is pursuing his foe as passionately as he once pursued the one he loves.

• He is pursuing his foe so the war will end quickly and he can return to his loved one.

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