Travelled Man Quiz

Which line best supports the idea that the speaker finds travelers tiresome rather than impressive?

• I am so very weary, yea so worn out

• They loathe the new, they quite detest the present

• They revel in a pre-Columbian morn

• Who has not strayed beyond his meadows fair

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

Which theme is most strongly developed in the poem?

• People who stay home miss out on the richness of travel.

• World travelers often exaggerate their experiences.

• Those who boast about travel may lack appreciation for the present.

• The modern world is too fast-paced and lacking in culture.

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

How does the speaker’s attitude toward “the traveled man” change throughout the poem?

• From amused to concerned

• From impressed to indifferent

• From frustrated to appreciative

• From irritated to sarcastically admiring

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What is the effect of the word “oppressive” in line 17?

• A. It describes how the speaker is overwhelmed by the traveler’s dominance in conversation.

• B. It refers to the traveler’s ability to suppress unpleasant travel memories.

• C. It shows that the traveler prefers ancient civilizations over modern ones.

• D. It emphasizes the speaker's desire to travel more freely.

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

What does the poem suggest about the speaker’s point of view on learning through travel?

• It is a valuable tool when done with humility.

• It is overrated compared to reading and study.

• It is enriching but inaccessible to most.
  

• It is meaningless unless shared with others.

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.7.5

What can be inferred from the speaker missing “two courses” while staring at thrones (line 6)?

• The traveler hosted dinner in a historical site.

• The speaker is more interested in history than food.

• The traveler dominated the conversation with historic tales.

• The speaker is uninterested in food when traveling.

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

How does the speaker develop the theme that travelers are dismissive of the present?

• By listing the dangers they face while abroad

• By quoting their disapproval of America

• By describing their preference for ancient times

• By mocking their souvenirs and photographs

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What does the speaker mean by “my soup seems brewed from cemetery bones” (line 6)?

• The food served during travel is unappealing

• The conversation is so dull it drains life from the speaker

• The setting of the meal is too historic

• The traveler shares macabre stories

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

How does the poet’s use of short, vivid stanzas affect the reader’s experience?

• It emphasizes the vastness of the traveler’s knowledge.

• It builds tension and suspense through imagery.

• It mimics the quick, sharp tone of the speaker’s irritation.

• It separates each part of the traveler’s story for clarity.

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

Which lines most clearly reveal a contrast between the speaker’s view and the traveled person’s view?

• So mighty is their knowledge so aggressive…

• The ships all sunk among the coral strands…

• I’d rather take my chance of life and reason…

• Who has not strayed beyond his meadows fair.

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.5