WorksheetsThe Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 7mins
In “The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock,” how does the speaker think others view him?
as someone who may be a menace
as a fully accepted member of his social set
as someone who may be capable of heroic action
as an aging, conventional person of little consequence
Whose thoughts and feelings are expressed in “The Love Song of J. Alfred
Prufrock”?
those of the listener
those of the women
those of the speaker
those of the mermaids
In “The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock,” why is the speaker afraid of “the eternal Footman” who is holding his coat?
The eternal Footman is a servant
The eternal Footman represents death
The eternal Footman is a former friend.
The eternal Footman may be a criminal.
Which statements best express the speaker’s view of love in “The Love Song of
J. Alfred Prufrock”? Choose two options.
He expects to find a true love someday
He is afraid to commit himself to love
Love has made his life worthwhile
He has always avoided love.
Love has disappointed him.
In these lines from “The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock,” which two things are compared?
Let us go then, you and I,
When the evening is spread out against the sky
Like a patient etherized upon a table….
the speaker and the listener
the evening and a patient
the evening and the sky
a patient and a table
When Eliot describes “The muttering retreats / Of restless nights in one-night cheap hotels / And sawdust restaurants with oyster-shells” in “The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock,” to what aspect of love is he is referring?
its hidden dangers
its mysterious power
its sometimes strange adventures
its sometimes sordid surroundings
In “The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock,” with what type of people does the speaker plan his possible visit?
working-class people
upper-class people
uneducated people
beloved friends
Which statement best describes the attitude about human relationships expressed in “The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock”?
True understanding between people is impossible
Without love or friendship, life is meaningless
We can learn from the experiences of others.
People are their own best companions.
Which characteristic of “The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock” most clearly shows that the poem is a dramatic monologue?
Its structure is complex and features different parts
Its topic involves a serious meditation on modern life
Its imagery is fragmentary and reflects modern life
Its speaker is a character who addresses a silent listener.
Why is the form of a dramatic monologue most clearly suited to the message in “The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock”?
By using an extended form, the monologue is able to show readers different points of view on life.
By presenting striking and novel images, the monologue offers readers a new perspective on life
By criticizing modern life, the monologue gives readers hope that they can improve the world.
By conveying Prufrock’s point of view, the monologue shows the lack of clear direction in modern life.
Which of these phrases best describes the attitude of the speaker in “The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock”?
angry and resentful
youthful and optimistic
timid and self-doubting
empathetic and compassionate
Which of these statements best identify verbal traits of the speaker in “The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock”? Choose three options.
He often asks questions
He often repeats himself.
He criticizes some of his own comments.
He frequently misuses words.
He often barks orders to the listener
