The Seven Ages of Man: Summative Test

Who is the author of the poem "The Seven Ages of Man"?

• William Wordsworth

• William Shakespeare

• John Milton

• T.S. Eliot

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In which play does the speech about the "seven ages of man" appear?

• Macbeth

• As You Like It

• A Midsummer Night's Dream

• Othello

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What is the first age of man according to the poem?

• The soldier

• The infant

• The schoolboy

• The lover

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During which age is a man described as "mewling and puking"?

• The schoolboy

• The infant

• The lover

• The wise man

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What characterizes the second age of man in the poem?

• Strong and independent

• Playful and curious

• Full of passion

• Reflective and wise

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What does the schoolboy carry according to the poem?

• A sword

• A briefcase

• A school bag

• A wooden hoop

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How is the lover described in the third age?

• Sad and weary

• Joyful and hopeful

• Melancholic and poetic

• Angry and defiant

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In the fourth age, what is the soldier characterized by?

• Love and desire

• Violence and aggression

• Wisdom and experience

• Jokes and laughter

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Which of the following best describes the fifth age of man?

• Youthful energy

• Ambition and action

• Reflection and contemplation

• Greed and ambition

What is the sixth age of man known for?

• Recklessness and energy

• Doting parenthood

• Balance and maturity

• Diminishing strength