9063| ROMANTIC POETRY SOLVED QUIZ AUTUMN
2024
Samuel Coleridge was born______________.
Question 1Answer a. 1777 b. 1778 c. 1772 d. 1774
Thought about Samuel Coleridge's birth year for
a couple of seconds
Samuel Taylor Coleridge was born in 1772.
Therefore, the correct answer is:
c. 1772.
The exaggerated description of a thing,person
and situation is called .... Question 2Answer a. Satire b. Hyperbole c. Irony
d. lampoon
Thought about types of exaggeration for a
second
The correct answer is:
b. Hyperbole.
"The Rime of the Ancient Mariner,"
was composed by__________. Question 3Answer a. William Wordsworth b. John Keats
c. P.B Shelly d. Samuel Taylor Coleridge
Thought about "The Rime of the Ancient
Mariner" for a second
The correct answer is:
d. Samuel Taylor Coleridge.
In Wordsworth's poetry, what is the
significance of childhood? Question 4Answer a. Childhood is insignificant b.
Childhood is a time of innocence and connection to nature c. Childhood is a
time of corruption and disconnection from nature d. Childhood is a time of
sorrow and despair
Thought about childhood in Wordsworth's poetry
for a couple of seconds
The correct answer is:
b. Childhood is a time of innocence and
connection to nature.
In Wordsworth’s view, children perceive the
world with fresh wonder, unburdened by societal constraints, and retain a
spiritual closeness to nature that adulthood often diminishes. This notion is
famously reflected in works such as the “Ode: Intimations of Immortality,”
where the poet highlights how childhood innocence provides a profound and
almost divine insight into nature.
1. When was Percy Bysshe Shelley born? Question
5Answer a. May 1794 b. 19 December 1784 c. 31 January 1786 d. 4 August 1792
Thought about Percy Bysshe Shelley's birth date
for a second
Answer: d. 4 August 1792
Percy Bysshe Shelley was born on 4 August 1792.
____________________ a 20th-century critic,
described Blake’s prophetic writings as "the least read corpus of poetry
in the English language in proportion to its strengths”. Question 6Answer a.
Thomas Paine b. G. Gillham c. Northrop Frye d. Jonathan Jones
Thought about Blake's prophetic writings for a
few seconds
The correct answer is:
c. Northrop Frye
Northrop Frye, the notable 20th-century
literary critic and theorist, famously championed William Blake's work in his
book Fearful Symmetry (1947). He described Blake’s prophetic writings as
“the least read corpus of poetry in the English language in proportion to its
strengths.”
Which poem is written by Lord Byron among
these? Question 7Answer a. She walks in Beauty b. To the Skylark c. The Sick
Rose d. My Last Duchess
Thought about Lord Byron's poetry for a couple
of seconds
Answer: a. She walks in Beauty
- She Walks in Beauty was written by Lord Byron
(George Gordon Byron).
- To the Skylark is by Percy Bysshe Shelley.
- The Sick Rose is by William Blake.
- My Last Duchess is by Robert Browning.
“Don Juan” and “Childe Harold’s Pilgrimage” are
broken into sections called______________? Question 8Answer a. Cantos b. Lines
c. Chapters d. Stanzas
Thought about Byron's "Don Juan"
structure for a second
The correct answer is:
a. Cantos.
Both Don Juan and Childe Harold’s
Pilgrimage by Lord Byron are long, narrative poems divided into sections
called “cantos.”
"Ode to a Malancholy" has been
written by: Question 9Answer a. Byron b. P B Shelley c. John Keats d.
Wordsworth
Thought about "Ode to a Melancholy"
authors for a second
Answer: c. John Keats
"Ode on Melancholy" was written by
the English Romantic poet John Keats and is one of his famous odes,
composed in 1819.
What is Wordsworth's notion of poetry in
comparison to neoclassical norms? Question 10Answer a. It is indifferent to
neoclassical norms b. It is the same as neoclassical norms c. It is the
opposite of neoclassical norms d. It is a radical break from neoclassical norms
Thought about Wordsworth and neoclassical norms
for a couple of seconds
Answer: d. It is a radical break from
neoclassical norms
Wordsworth’s poetic theory marked a significant
departure from neoclassical conventions. While neoclassical poets often
emphasized formality, decorum, and elevated language, Wordsworth advocated:
- Using the language of ordinary people,
- Emphasizing emotions and personal experience, and
- Valuing nature as a primary source of inspiration.
This represented a radical break from
the strict, formal constraints and poetic ideals of the neoclassical era.
According to 21st-century critic
_________________________ Blake’s visual talent earned him the title of
"far and away, the greatest artist Britain has ever produced".
Question 11Answer a. G. Gillham b. Northrop Frye c. Thomas Paine d. Jonathan
Jones
Thought about Blake’s visual talent for a
second
Answer: d. Jonathan Jones
Jonathan Jones, a contemporary (21st-century)
art critic for The Guardian, referred to William Blake as "far and
away, the greatest artist Britain has ever produced."
Which poet would be most likely to write a poem
reflecting upon the psychological changes he has undergone since his youth ?
Question 12Answer a. John Keats b. Samuel Taylor Coleridge c. William
Wordsworth d. William Blake
Thought about poet reflecting on change for a
couple of seconds
Answer: c. William Wordsworth
William Wordsworth is well-known for The
Prelude, an autobiographical poem that deeply reflects upon his own life
journey and the psychological, emotional, and spiritual changes he underwent
from childhood to adulthood. This focus on personal growth and transformation
is a hallmark of Wordsworth’s poetry.
Blake spent _________________________ years in
Felpham Question 13Answer a. two b. three c. five d. four
Thought about Blake's time in Felpham for a
second
Answer: b. Three
William Blake moved from London to Felpham in
1800, under the patronage of William Hayley, and he lived there until
1803—i.e., for three years.
11. The traveler saw a __________ in the
desert. Question 14Answer a. Statue b. Water c. Snake d. Camel
Thought about the traveler in the desert for a
couple of seconds
Answer: a. Statue
This question refers to Percy Bysshe Shelley's
poem "Ozymandias," in which the speaker meets a traveler who
describes seeing the remains of a once-mighty statue—“two vast and trunkless
legs of stone”—standing in the desert.
The only distinction of merit is to
____________. Question 15Answer a. Particularize b. Specialize c. Generalize d.
Emphasize
Thought about literary distinctions for a
couple of seconds
Answer: a. Particularize
This line echoes a well-known statement
attributed to William Blake (though it circulates in slightly different forms),
often paraphrased as:
“To generalize is to be an idiot. To
particularize is the alone distinction of merit.”
In other words, Blake held that true insight
and creativity come from delving into specifics (particulars) rather than
making sweeping generalizations.
What is the meaning of the poetic line
"When we two parted, in silence and tears".The poet here is talking
about... Question 16Answer a. When one of them died b. The break up among
lovers c. When one of them married someone else d. When one of them went abroad
Thought about "When We Two Parted"
meaning for a second
Answer: b. The break up among lovers
The opening line—“When we two parted, in silence
and tears”—comes from Lord Byron’s poem When We Two Parted. It describes
the emotional pain and sorrow of a lovers’ separation.
According to Joseph the key qualities of a poet
are invention and __________ . Question 17Answer a. Diction b. Imagination c.
Rhyme d. Style
**Answer: b. Imagination** According to Joseph,
a poet’s key qualities include **invention** (creativity) and **imagination**,
both of which are essential for bringing unique and visionary ideas to life
through poetry. Imagination allows the poet to transcend the ordinary and
create new worlds and emotions with their writing. for 4 seconds
Answer: b. Imagination
Although the specific source can vary depending
on the critic named “Joseph” (it is commonly attributed to Joseph Addison or,
in some cases, Joseph Warton), the general idea remains that a poet’s key
qualities are:
- Invention — the ability to generate novel and
original ideas, and
- Imagination — the capacity to transform
those ideas into vivid, compelling poetic expression.
During the 19th century, the term “middle
class” described people who were______________? Question 18Answer a.
Aristocrats b. Between workers and aristocrats c. Land owners only d. Workers
Thought about the 19th-century middle class for
a couple of seconds
Answer: b. Between workers and aristocrats
In the 19th century, the “middle class”
typically referred to those who were neither part of the traditional
aristocracy (upper class) nor part of the industrial working class (lower
class). These individuals often included professionals (like lawyers, doctors,
and teachers), merchants, and businessmen who had some economic stability or
owned small businesses but did not belong to the landed gentry or hereditary
nobility.
Name the sonnet by Coleridge Question 19Answer
a. to the river otter b. Nightingale c. kubla Khan d. Frost at midnight
Answer: a. to the river otter
"Sonnet: To the River Otter" is a
sonnet by Samuel Taylor Coleridge. Unlike "Kubla Khan" or "Frost
at Midnight," which are longer lyrical ballads, and "The
Nightingale," which is a conversational poem, "To the River
Otter" specifically adheres to the sonnet form, discussing Coleridge's
recollections of his childhood spent near the River Otter in Devon.
Several of Coleridge poems includes references
to Question 20Answer a. Childhood b. infant c. Old age d. Youth
Answer: a. Childhood
Samuel Taylor Coleridge often includes
references to childhood in his poems. His works frequently explore themes of
innocence, nature, and the spiritual and imaginative experiences associated
with childhood. These motifs are evident in poems like "Frost at
Midnight" and "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner," where he
reflects on youth and the transformative stages of life.
While in college, which subject was Shelley NOT
highly passionate about? Question 21Answer a. Philosophy b. History c. Politics
d. Religion
Answer: b. History
Percy Bysshe Shelley was not notably passionate
about history while in college. He was more fervently interested in philosophy,
politics, and religion, topics that profoundly influenced his radical ideas and
writings. Shelley's engagement with these subjects was deep and often
controversial, particularly in his challenging of religious and political
norms.
Dorothy was the sister of__________. Question
22Answer a. John Keats b. Samuel Taylor Coleridge c. P.B Shelly d. William
Wordsworth
Answer: d. William Wordsworth
Dorothy Wordsworth was the sister of William
Wordsworth. She was a close companion and an important influence on his
poetry, as her journals and observations of nature often inspired his work.
Poetry was thought to transmit its
____________, and sincerity was the standered by which it was judged. Question
23Answer a. Knowledge b. Culture c. Truth d. Feelings
Answer: c. Truth
In Romantic literature, poetry was often
regarded as a medium for conveying truth—a profound, emotional, and
spiritual understanding of life and nature. Sincerity in expressing these
truths was a key standard by which poetry was judged during this period.
In his famous line, “Thou wast not born for
death, immortal bird!” Keats refers to a .. Question 24Answer a. Eagle b.
skylark c. nightingale d. sparrow
Answer: c. nightingale
In the poem "Ode to a Nightingale"
by John Keats, the line “Thou wast not born for death, immortal bird!”
refers to the nightingale. Keats imagines the bird as a timeless and
eternal symbol, contrasting its perpetual song with human mortality.
These words "Here lies one whose name will
be writ in the water" are written on whose grave? Question 25Answer a.
William Wordsworth b. John Keats c. John Clare d. Robert Southey
Answer: b. John Keats
The epitaph "Here lies one whose name
was writ in water" is inscribed on the grave of John Keats.
These words reflect Keats's feelings of insignificance and the fear that his
poetic legacy would not endure. His grave is located in the Protestant Cemetery
in Rome, Italy.
The only ode which is not written in the first
person, finds the speaker admonishing or instructing: Question 26Answer a. Ode
on Nightingale b. Ode to west wind c. Ode on a Grecian Urn d. Ode on Meloncholy
Answer: c. Ode on a Grecian Urn
In "Ode on a Grecian Urn" by
John Keats, the speaker is not directly addressing personal emotions in the
first person, as is common in many Romantic odes. Instead, the speaker observes
and reflects on the scenes depicted on the urn, often admonishing or
instructing the figures and the reader about the themes of timeless beauty and
transient life, encapsulated in the famous line: "Beauty is truth,
truth beauty."
It is the Greek mythological river of
forgetfulness: Question 27Answer a. The Ganges b. The Nile c. The Euphrates d. Lethe
Answer: d. Lethe
In Greek mythology, Lethe is the river
of forgetfulness in the underworld. Souls of the dead were said to drink from
its waters to forget their earthly lives before entering the afterlife.
In Wordsworth's poetry, what is the
relationship between nature and human empathy? Question 28Answer a. Nature
makes people more selfish and immoral b. Nature makes people more empathetic
and morally upright c. People who spend time in nature have pure and noble spirits
d. Nature has no effect on human empathy
Answer: b. Nature makes people more empathetic
and morally upright
In Wordsworth's poetry, nature is depicted as a
moral and spiritual guide. He believed that spending time in and reflecting on
nature fosters empathy, moral sensitivity, and a deep connection to others.
Wordsworth often portrayed nature as nurturing the human spirit and elevating
individuals to a purer and more compassionate state.
Which Romantic poet would be most likely to
feature a main character or narrator in a poem who is heroic, tortured,
cynical, highly emotional, and intelligent ? Question 29Answer a. John Keats b.
Samuel Taylor Coleridge c. William Blake d. Lord Byron
Thought for a couple of seconds
Answer: d. Lord Byron
Lord Byron is renowned for creating the Byronic
hero, a type of character that embodies the traits you've described:
heroic, tortured, cynical, highly emotional, and intelligent. This archetype is
central to many of Byron's works and has influenced a wide range of literature
beyond his own time. Examples of Byronic heroes can be found in his poems such
as "Childe Harold's Pilgrimage" and "Don Juan."
These characters often grapple with internal conflicts, possess a brooding
demeanor, and challenge societal norms, making them complex and enduring
figures in Romantic literature.
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The lines "Vows are all broken ,and light
is thy fame" are taken from which of the following poems? Question
30Answer a. When we two parted b. Don Juan c. Childe Herald d. She walks in
Beauty
Answer: a. When We Two Parted
The line "Vows are all broken, and
light is thy fame" is from Lord Byron's poem "When We Two
Parted." The poem reflects the sorrow and betrayal experienced after
the end of a secretive and painful romantic relationship.
