The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock

What does Prufrock fear about his appearance according to the poem?

• His thin arms and legs

• His fashionable coat

• His growing hair

• His assertive pin

What do the 'half-deserted streets' and 'one-night cheap hotels' symbolize in the poem?

• Peace and tranquility

• Joy and celebration

• Anxiety and uncertainty

• Comfort and luxury

What does Prufrock's hesitation to ask 'What is it?' reveal about his personality?

• Optimism and positivity

• Confidence and assertiveness

• Indecisiveness and insecurity

• Aggressiveness and dominance

What does Prufrock's reluctance to 'disturb the universe' indicate about his character?

• Adventurous spirit

• Courage and bravery

• Risk aversion and fear

• Leadership and authority

What does the phrase 'In a minute there is time' suggest about Prufrock's perception of time?

• He procrastinates and delays important decisions

• He is afraid of time running out

• He believes time is infinite

• He values every minute

Write two or three sentences summarizing the events of the poem. What seems to occur in the time span of the poem? Use evidence from the text to support your response.

What literary device is used in the comparison 'Like a patient etherized upon a table'?

• Hyperbole

• Personification

• Metaphor

• Simile

What does the speaker mean by comparing the evening to a "patient etherized upon a table"?

• The evening is vibrant and energetic.

• The evening is filled with excitement and activity.

• The evening is calm and peaceful. 

• The evening is motionless and lifeless.

What does the yellow fog and smoke symbolize in the poem?

• Decay and corruption

• Clarity and understanding

• Purity and innocence

• Hope and optimism

The repeated use of the short "i" sound in "And indeed there will be time" is an example of

• Alliteration

• Assonance

• Rhyme

• Repetition