'Charge of the Light Brigade'

What marked a turning point in the history of warfare according to the text?

• The invention of new weapons

• The signing of a peace treaty

• The Crimean War

• The publication of a poem

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What role did Alfred Tennyson hold from 1850 until his death in 1892?

• Prime Minister

• Poet laureate

• Military General

• Newspaper Editor

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What is the main sentiment portrayed by Tennyson in 'The Charge of the Light Brigade'?

• Disdain for the soldiers

• Indifference to the war

• Tribute to the bravery and sacrifice of the soldiers

• Celebration of the military strategy

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What does Tennyson's portrayal of the soldiers as 'noble 600' underscore?

• His criticism of the war

• His commitment to upholding the ideals of patriotism and duty

• His disapproval of the monarchy

• His misunderstanding of the event

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What does Tennyson's work as poet laureate subtly critique?

• The competence of the soldiers

• The actions of those in power

• The quality of military equipment

• The role of the media in warfare

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Which event is immortalized in Alfred Tennyson's poem, 'The Charge of the Light Brigade'?

• The Battle of Waterloo

• The Battle of Balaclava

• The Battle of Hastings

• The Battle of the Somme

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What is the purpose of Tennyson's poem according to the text?

• To serve as a cautionary tale against blind obedience

• To document the historical facts of the war

• To celebrate the military strategy of the commanders

• To promote the monarchy

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What is the main idea of Alfred Tennyson's "The Charge of the Light Brigade" as mentioned in the conclusion?

• It criticizes the actions of the Light Brigade.

• It serves as a testament to the power of poetry to immortalize the sacrifices of war and shape public perception.

• It highlights the strategic mistakes made in battle.

• It is a narrative about the queen's role in the war.

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What did Alfred Tennyson use his poetic talents for, according to the text?

• To entertain the public with stories of war.

• To document historical events without bias.

• To both honor the fallen and hold the powerful to account.

• To express his own feelings about the war.

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What does the word "patriotic" mean as used in the vocabulary list?

• Emotionally intense

• Country-loving

• Traveling safely

• Holding power

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