The Lady of Shalott Quiz

Which two words best describe the mood in these lines? On either side the river lie Long fields of barley and of rye, That clothe the wold and meet the sky; And through the field the road runs by To many-towered Camelot; And up and down the people go, Gazing where the lilies blow Round an island there below, The island of Shalott.

• Idyllic

• Festive

• Serene

• Mysterious

• Suspenseful

In terms of the allegorical meaning of 'The Lady of Shalott,' Sir Lancelot most likely represents - the worldly temptations that persuade the isolated artist to fatally choose to become part of the outside world the religious message of faith that beckons the isolated artist with visions of fulfillment and joy the evil bringer of darkness who fools the isolated artist into unwisely leaving the protection of her tower the worldly lover who tempts the isolated artist by loving her for who she really is rather than for her art

In lines 128-129, the poet's use of the words seër and mischance foreshadows the Lady of Shalott's death by suggesting - Like some bold seër in a trance, Seeing all his own mischance-

Which line from the poem best reveals the Lady of Shalott's motivation for looking down to Camelot? There she weaves by night and day (line 37) She knows not what the curse may be, (line 42) She hath no loyal knight and true, (line 62) The mirror cracked from side to side; (line 115)

Label the events in the order in which they happen in the poem. The first event will be labeled 1, and the last event will be labeled 5. ___ Sir Lancelot finds the Lady of Shalott. ___ The Lady of Shalott looks down from her tower. ___ The Lady of Shalott weaves alone on her loom in a tower. ___ Sir Lancelot arrives in his shining armor. ___ The Lady of Shalott floats in a boat on the river where she dies.

Which set of lines from 'The Lady of Shalott' are the best evidence that the poem is an allegory representing the life of the isolated artist? She has heard a whisper say, A curse is on her if she stay To look down to Camelot. (lines 39-41) And moving through a mirror clear That hangs before her all the year, Shadows of the world appear. (lines 46-48) But in her web she still delights To weave the mirror's magic sights, For often through the silent nights A funeral, with plumes and lights And music, went to Camelot; (lines 64-68) She left the web, she left the loom, She made three paces through the room, She saw the water lily bloom, She saw the helmet and the plume, She looked down to Camelot. (lines 109-113)

Part B Which statement about the Lady of Shalott best supports the answer to Part A? She is jealous of other people. She fears the thought of death. She has grown tired of her isolation. She likes to weave colorful patterns.

Read lines 145-149. Heard a carol, mournful, holy, Chanted loudly, chanted lowly, Till her blood was frozen slowly, And her eyes were darkened wholly, Turned to towered Camelot. The rhythm and rhyme in these lines serve to -

• imitate the zigzagging movements of the boat

• reflect the setting's gradual shift from day to night

• build suspense about what will happen to the lady

• create a peaceful sense of a boat floating downstream

In lines 82-90, which line helps create a lively and cheerful mood? The gemmy bridle glittered free, Like to some branch of stars we see Hung in the golden Galaxy. The bridle bells rang merrily As he rode down to Camelot; And from his blazoned baldric slung A mighty silver bugle hung, And as he rode his armor rung, Beside remote Shalott.

• Like to some branch of stars we see

• The bridle bells rang merrily

• A mighty silver bugle hung,

• And as he rode his armor rung,

The figurative language in lines 91-99 emphasizes - All in the blue unclouded weather Thick-jeweled shone the saddle leather, The helmet and the helmet-feather Burned like one burning flame together, As he rode down to Camelot; As often through the purple night, Below the starry clusters bright, Some bearded meteor, trailing light, Moves over still Shalott.

• Sir Launcelot's awesome strength

• Sir Launcelot's bright appearance

• Camelot's hot summer weather

• frightening omens in the night sky