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Walt Whitman's Song of Myself - COMP.CHECK 3

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

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Class
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1.

What is Whitman's purpose in saying he "celebrates" himself?

a)

To show selfishness

b)

To emphasize individual self-worth

c)

To seek approval

d)

To honor others

2.

How does Whitman suggest the connection between himself and others?

a)

By saying every atom in him belongs to everyone

b)

By sharing his belongings

c)

By giving gifts

d)

By seeking solitude

3.

When Whitman says "I loaf," he means:

a)

he feels lazy

b)

he enjoys a moment of relaxation and thought

c)

he bakes

d)

he is sleeping

4.

Why does Whitman mention being 37 and in good health?

a)

He is worried about aging

b)

To acknowledge his vitality

c)

To discuss his problems

d)

To complain about health issues

5.

What does "abeyance" signify in Whitman's approach to creeds and schools?

a)

He is angry at them

b)

He temporarily sets them aside

c)

He fully rejects them

d)

He does not understand them

6.

Why does Whitman call grass the "flag of my disposition"?

a)

It represents his hopeful and open nature

b)

It represents sadness

c)

It symbolizes anger

d)

It symbolizes weakness

7.

What does the grass symbolize when Whitman calls it a "handkerchief of the Lord"?

a)

A divine gift

b)

A person

c)

A flag

d)

A tool

8.

Why does Whitman consider grass a reminder or "remembrancer"?

a)

It helps him forget

b)

It reminds him of nature's beauty and God's presence

c)

It represents money

d)

It's a distraction

9.

In Whitman's view, why is "there really no death"?

a)

People never die

b)

Life is cyclical and continuous through nature

c)

Time stands still

d)

Life is a mystery

10.

Whitman's mention of grass as "the flag of my disposition" indicates:

a)

his positive outlook on life and nature

b)

his desire to leave

c)

his indifference to nature

d)

his sadness

11.

Why does Whitman state that he "celebrates" himself and "sings" himself?

a)

To express the importance of self-acceptance and individualism

b)

To seek admiration

c)

To show pride in his heritage

d)

To demonstrate power

12.

What does Whitman mean by "every atom belonging to me as good belongs to you"?

a)

He believes in the interconnectedness of all people

b)

He feels alone

c)

He only cares about himself

d)

He is wealthy

13.

Whitman's reference to "loafing" and "inviting his soul" suggests:

a)

laziness

b)

a deep reflection on self and life

c)

loneliness

d)

boredom

14.

How does Whitman's acknowledgment of his age and health contribute to his poem's theme?

a)

It highlights the vigor of life and self-celebration

b)

It shows his regrets

c)

It is a lament for lost youth

d)

It suggests he is feeling old

15.

Why does Whitman place creeds and schools "in abeyance"?

a)

To emphasize the value of nature and individual experiences over societal rules

b)

To criticize formal education

c)

To reject religion

d)

To distance himself from society