The theme of the poem is

the pursuit of spiritual salvation and a close relationship with God is more valuable and enduring than worldly pleasures and riches.

death is an inevitable part of life, which should be embraced with the hope of salvation.

life on land is filled with worldly temptations and distractions.

one should focus on their strengths and derive satisfaction from diligent efforts

What does the phrase, " “Treat all the world as the world deserves, / With Love or with hate but never with harm” mean?

do unto others as you would have done unto yourself (the golden rule)

you should not have an easy life

Life has taught the speaker that

a. life on land can be exciting

a poetic phrase substituted for the usual name of a person, place, or thing

repetition of the initial consonant.

Which of the following BEST describes the speaker's message at the end of the poem?

those who walk with God shall be rewarded

life at sea is both exciting and wearisome

gifts of gold for heaven will not redeem a sinful soul

the Earth no longer flourishes in glory

"The Seafarer" is considered to be an elegiac poem because

it mourns the emptiness the poet feels inside

it praises the heroism of Beowulf

it sings about the death of kings

it mourns the death of a warrior's lover

When reading Anglo-Saxon poetry, how does recognizing historical context help a reader understand why certain things occur?

it gives the reader clues about the situation in the time period in which it was written

it shows how important spelling and grammar are

it requires readers to use a dictionary to find the meaning of complicated material

advice on how to live and prayer to God

a return to the speaker's story on the sea

That "The Seafarer" is an elegy is supported by all of the following except

the speaker begs God's forgiveness

poem is filled with a sense of sadness

speaker stresses the transience of earthly life

Which of the following statements best describes the speaker's thoughts about death

he fears suffering and dying a painful death

he wants to be buried with gold to please God

he is afraid of freezing to death

The Seafarer

Authored by Leslie Lewis

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12th Grade

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Which phrase is an accurate description of the sea?

Harsh, lonely, cold

Mild, comfortable

hot, torturous

Comforting, peaceful

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Most images at the beginning of the poem refer to

coldness

color

animals

heroes

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

The tone in which the speaker describes earlier times is

objective, because he describes past events as a reporter would

nostalgic, because he speaks with longing for the past

bitter, because he speaks of his former companions with hatred

humorous, because he uses irony to describe the past

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

The speaker thinks that the world in its present state is

a. an improvement on the past

a. not seriously flawed

a. striving to improve

without glory and honor

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

How does the narrator feel about the sea?

He hates it and wishes never to return.

He hopes to return to land soon.

It is a challenge, but he is drawn to it.

He loves it beyond any other life.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

The Pagans believed you could get into heaven by what?

pour gold on kinsman's grave

set the flames of a funeral pyre

living a good life

Pagans do not believe in heaven

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Who is the speaker, what point of view is used?

A seafarer-third person

A monk-second person

A seafarer-first person

A preacher-first person

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

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The Seafarer

Which phrase is an accurate description of the sea?

Most images at the beginning of the poem refer to

The tone in which the speaker describes earlier times is

The speaker thinks that the world in its present state is

How does the narrator feel about the sea?

The Pagans believed you could get into heaven by what?

Who is the speaker, what point of view is used?

Which of the following is an example of a kenning?

The theme of the poem is

Which one of the following is not one of "Fate's" three threats?

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