O Captain! My Captain! - Multiple Choice Questions

Who is the 'Captain' referred to in the poem?

• George Washington

• Abraham Lincoln

• Thomas Jefferson

• Ulysses S. Grant

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What does the ship symbolize in the poem?

• A) A pirate vessel

• B) The American economy

• C) The United States

• D) The Civil War

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What is the tone of the poem?

• Joyful and celebratory

• Angry and rebellious

• Mournful and reverent

• Humorous and lighthearted

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What event is being celebrated in the poem?

• The end of the Revolutionary War

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

• The end of the Civil War

• Lincoln’s second inauguration

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What tragic event occurs in the poem?

• The ship sinks

• The Captain dies

• The crew mutinies

• The country is invaded

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Which literary device is most prominent in the poem?

• Hyperbole

• Irony

• Allegory

• Simile

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What does the speaker urge the people to do in the poem?

• Celebrate the victory

• Mourn the Captain

• Prepare for battle

• Leave the ship

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How does the speaker feel about the Captain’s death?

• Indifferent

• Relieved

• Devastated

• Confused

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What is the significance of the repeated phrase “O Captain! My Captain!”?

• It shows the speaker's anger

• It emphasizes the speaker's admiration and grief

• It mocks the Captain

• It introduces a new character

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What is the overall message of the poem?

• War is glorious

• Leadership is overrated

• Victory can be bittersweet

• The sea is dangerous

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