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Quiz on 'Ulysses' by Alfred, Lord Tennyson

Authored by Robyn Worley

English

12th Grade

CCSS covered

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Quiz on 'Ulysses' by Alfred, Lord Tennyson
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

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

The pursuit of knowledge and adventure

The inevitability of death

The beauty of nature

The importance of family

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CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Who is Ulysses addressing when he speaks of leaving the sceptre and the isle?

The gods

His son, Telemachus

His mariners

His wife

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CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What does Ulysses yearn to do despite his old age?

Retire peacefully

Seek a newer world

Rule his kingdom

Write poetry

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CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What does Ulysses consider dull?

Ruling his kingdom

Pausing and making an end

Fighting in battles

Traveling

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CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What does Ulysses mean by 'I am a part of all that I have met'?

He has been influenced by his experiences

He owns everything he has seen

He is responsible for all his actions

He has forgotten his past

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CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What does Ulysses plan to do with his mariners?

Fight another war

Build a new kingdom

Sail beyond the sunset

Settle down in Ithaca

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CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What does Ulysses say about old age?

It still holds honor and toil

It is a time for regret

It has no honor

It is a time for rest

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CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

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