The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock

In “The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock,” how does the speaker think others view him?

• as someone who may be a menace

• as a fully accepted member of his social set

• as someone who may be capable of heroic action

• as an aging, conventional person of little consequence

In “The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock,” why is the speaker afraid of “the eternal Footman” who is holding his coat?

• The eternal Footman is a servant

• The eternal Footman represents death

• The eternal Footman is a former friend.

• The eternal Footman may be a criminal.

Which statements best express the speaker’s view of love in “The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock”? Choose two options.

• He expects to find a true love someday

• He is afraid to commit himself to love

• Love has made his life worthwhile

• He has always avoided love.

• Love has disappointed him.

In these lines from “The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock,” which two things are compared?

• the speaker and the listener

• the evening and a patient

• the evening and the sky

• a patient and a table

T.S. Eliot's poem "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock" is notable for its exploration of which of the following themes?

• Heroic idealism

• The decline of Western civilization

• The inner psychological turmoil

• Romantic love

In “The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock,” with what type of people does the speaker plan his possible visit?

• working-class people

• upper-class people

• uneducated people

• beloved friends

Which statement best describes the attitude about human relationships expressed in “The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock”?

• True understanding between people is impossible

• Without love or friendship, life is meaningless

• We can learn from the experiences of others.

• People are their own best companions.

Which characteristic of “The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock” most clearly shows that the poem is a dramatic monologue?

• Its structure is complex and features different parts

• Its topic involves a serious meditation on modern life

• Its imagery is fragmentary and reflects modern life

• Its speaker is a character who addresses a silent listener.

Which of these phrases best describes the attitude of the speaker in “The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock”?

• angry and resentful

• youthful and optimistic

• timid and self-doubting

• empathetic and compassionate

Which of these statements best identify verbal traits of the speaker in “The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock”? Choose three options.

• He often asks questions

• He often repeats himself.

• He criticizes some of his own comments.

• He frequently misuses words.

• He often barks orders to the listener