Quiz on Shakespeare's Poem

What is the main theme of the poem?

• War

• Friendship

• Life and Death

• Nature

What does the speaker request regarding mourning?

• To mourn for a long time

• To celebrate his life

• To forget him after the bell tolls

• To write about him

What literary form does the poem take?

• Limerick

• Free Verse

• Shakespearean Sonnet

• Haiku

What does the speaker mean by 'vile world'?

• A beautiful place

• A world full of suffering

• A world full of joy

• A world of friendship

What does the speaker wish for his friend’s thoughts?

• To remember him fondly

• To mourn him deeply

• To forget him if it brings sadness

• To write poetry about him

What does the speaker imply about the 'wise world'?

• It is supportive

• It is indifferent

• It is curious and mocking

• It is compassionate

What is the rhyme scheme of the poem?

• abab cdcd efef gg

• aabb ccdd eeff gg

• abab abab cdcd efef

• abcd abcd efgh ijkl

What does the speaker mean by 'compounded am with clay'?

• He is a poet

• He is buried in the ground

• He is alive

• He is a philosopher

What does the speaker want to avoid for his friend?

• Grief and sorrow

• Happiness

• Love

• Friendship

What is the tone of the poem?

• Joyful

• Sorrowful and reflective

• Indifferent

• Angry