Ozymandias by Percy Shelley Quiz

Who tells the narrator about the statue in the poem?

• A traveler

• A king

• A poet

• A sculptor

What was the inscription at the foot of the statue?

• Beware of the power of the king

• Look on my works, ye Mighty, and despair!

• The ruler of the world

• I am the greatest king of all time

Which poetic movement does Percy Shelley belong to?

• Romantic poetry

• Victorian poetry

• Classical poetry

• Modern poetry

What is the main theme of the poem 'Ozymandias'?

• Religion and spirituality

• Nature and beauty

• Power and transitoriness

• Love and romance

What form of poetry is 'Ozymandias'?

• Free verse

• Limerick

• Haiku

• Sonnet

What is the rhyme scheme of the poem?

• CDCD

• ABAB

• EFEF

• GG

What does the title 'King of kings' on the pedestal symbolize?

• Ozymandias' respect for other rulers

• Ozymandias' fear of other kings

• Ozymandias' god-like power

• Ozymandias' humility

What does the alliterative 'k' sound in 'King of Kings' and 'cold command' indicate?

• Softness and gentleness

• Aggressiveness and harshness

• Joy and happiness

• Sadness and sorrow

What does the changing rhyme scheme in the poem represent?

• The transitory nature of human power

• The poet's indecisiveness

• The poet's lack of skill

• The evolving language of the poem

What does the poem 'Ozymandias' criticize?

• Monarchy and religion

• Science and technology

• Education and knowledge

• Art and literature