To an Athlete Dying Young by A. E. Housman
Authored by Daniel N Lee
English
10th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
What is the significance of the phrase "shoulder-high" in the poem?
It symbolizes the athlete's victory and honor.
It represents the athlete's physical strength.
It indicates the athlete's height.
It shows the athlete's popularity.
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CCSS.RL.9-10.10
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CCSS.RL.11-12.8
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.8.10
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 3 pts
How does the poet contrast the athlete's early death with his potential future?
By highlighting the athlete's missed opportunities.
By suggesting that the athlete avoided the decline of glory.
By lamenting the athlete's lost youth.
By comparing the athlete to other runners.
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CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.11-12.8
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.8.4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
What does the "laurel" symbolize in the poem?
Wealth and prosperity.
Victory and honor.
Youth and beauty.
Wisdom and knowledge.
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CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.11-12.8
CCSS.RL.8.4
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4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Why does the poet describe the town as "stiller"?
To emphasize the finality of death.
To suggest the town's peaceful nature.
To indicate the town's lack of activity.
To highlight the town's respect for the athlete.
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CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.10
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
What is the meaning of "the fleet foot on the sill of shade"?
The athlete's speed and agility.
The athlete's transition to death.
The athlete's readiness for a race.
The athlete's hesitation at the threshold.
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CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.10
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 3 pts
How does the poet use imagery to convey the theme of fleeting glory?
By describing the athlete's physical appearance.
By comparing the laurel to the rose.
By depicting the cheering crowd.
By illustrating the athlete's achievements.
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CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.11-12.8
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.8.10
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
What does the poet mean by "silence sounds no worse than cheers"?
Death brings an end to both noise and praise.
Silence is preferable to loud applause.
The athlete prefers quiet moments.
The crowd's cheers are meaningless.
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CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.11-12.8
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.8.4
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