Quiz on 'Ulysses' by Alfred, Lord Tennyson

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English
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12th Grade
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Robyn Worley
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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
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
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
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
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
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
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
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
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
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
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
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
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
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
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