The Lady of Shalott

What symbolizes the Lady of Shalott's isolation?

• The river

• The mirror

• The web

• The boat

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What marks the end of the Lady of Shalott's journey?

• Her marriage

• Her arrival at Camelot

• Her breaking the curse

• Her death

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What theme is prevalent throughout 'The Lady of Shalott'?

• The conflict between art and reality

• The power of nature

• The heroism of knights

• Love conquers all

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What reflects the Lady of Shalott's connection to the outside world?

• The river

• The mirror

• The web

• The window

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How does the curse affect the Lady of Shalott's life?

• She cannot leave her tower

• She must weave continuously

• She cannot speak to outsiders

• She cannot see her own reflection

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What surrounds the island of Shalott?

• A desert

• A river

• A mountain range

• A dense forest

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How does the setting of this poem add to the theme of loneliness and isolation?

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Why do you think the author includes elements of Arthurian legends? How do they add to the poem?

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What do you think the author's purpose is for writing this poem? Why is his perspective important when reading it?

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What line from the poem suggests that the Lady of Shalott knows the risks of the curse by looking at Camelot directly?

• I am half sick of shadows

• The curse is come upon me

• A funeral with plumes and lights

• God in his mercy lend her grace

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