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

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

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

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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