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50 Multiple Choice Questions and answers from the poem A Valediction Forbidding Mourning

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## A Valediction: Forbidding Mourning - 50 Multiple Choice Questions

Instructions:

Choose the best answer for each question.

1. The speaker compares his and his lover's souls to:


a) Twin stars b) Compassed feet c) Gold leaves d) Dull sublunary lovers

2. "Moving of th' earth" refers to:


a) Earthquakes b) Travel c) Treachery d) Minor misfortunes

3. "Trepidation of the spheres" refers to:


a) Planetary movements b) Fears of separation c) Lovers' quarrels d) Physical illness

4. What does the speaker compare their love to?


a) A beaten gold coin b) A brittle branch c) Refined gold d) A shimmering flame

5. The speaker argues that absence should:


a) Strengthen their love b) Weaken their love c) End their love d) Be ignored

6. The compass is a metaphor for:


a) Fidelity and connection b) Confusion and loss c) Exploration and discovery d) Separation and heartbreak

7. The phrase "dull sublunary lovers' love" refers to:


a) Spiritual love b) Physical love c) Unrequited love d) Forbidden love

8. What image does the speaker use to describe the expansion of their love?


a) Gold beaten thin b) A growing tree c) An expanding universe d) A flooding river

9. The speaker believes that their love is:


a) Dependent on physical proximity b) Superior to physical connection c) Doomed to fail d) Based on superficial attraction

10. The "profanation" mentioned in the poem refers to:


a) Physical intimacy b) Tears and grieving c) Long-distance travel d) Unfaithfulness

11. "No tear-floods, nor sigh-tempests move" implies that the speaker desires:


a) A dramatic farewell b) A stoic farewell c) No farewell at all d) A public farewell

12. What geometrical shape is used to describe the lovers' souls?


a) Circle b) Square c) Triangle d) None of the above

13. The phrase "as stiff twin compasses are two" describes the lovers':


a) Physical separation b) Emotional distance c) Spiritual connection d) Shared interests

14. Which celestial body is *not* mentioned in the poem?


a) Sun b) Earth c) Stars d) Moon

15. The speaker compares their separation to:


a) The death of a loved one b) A natural disaster c) The beating of gold d) A temporary journey

16. What does the fixed foot of the compass represent?


a) The absent lover b) The speaker c) Their shared home d) Their love

17. What does the moving foot of the compass represent?


a) The absent lover b) The speaker c) Their shared home d) Their love

18. What does the speaker mean by "refin'd"?


a) Purified and strengthened b) Weakened and diminished c) Made more complex d) Made less pure

19. The speaker uses the word "expand" to describe what?


a) Their physical distance b) Their emotional connection c) Their individual growth d) The world around them

20. What is the overall tone of the poem?


a) Sorrowful and melancholic b) Calm and reassuring c) Angry and resentful d) Passionate and dramatic

21. The poem is primarily concerned with:


a) The pain of separation b) The nature of true love c) The importance of physical intimacy d) The dangers of long-distance travel

22. "Sublunary" means:


a) Celestial b) Earthly c) Spiritual d) Eternal

23. What does the speaker suggest about tears?


a) They are a natural expression of grief b) They are a sign of weakness c) They are inappropriate for their love d) They are a necessary part of parting

24. What does the speaker compare their love to in the final stanza?


a) A circle b) Gold c) A compass d) The spheres

25. The speaker believes their love is:


a) Transient b) Eternal c) Conditional d) Superficial

26. What kind of love does the speaker criticize?


a) Spiritual love b) Physical love c) Long-distance love d) Unrequited love

27. The speaker uses the image of gold to represent:


a) Material wealth b) The purity of their love c) The fragility of their love d) The sadness of parting

28. The poem is written in what form?


a) Sonnet b) Ode c) Ballad d) Free verse

29. The speaker believes that absence makes their love:


a) Grow stronger b) Grow weaker c) Stay the same d) Disappear completely


30-50 True or False:



30. The speaker believes their love is like that of "dull sublunary lovers." (False)
31. The poem celebrates the joys of physical love. (False)
32. The speaker uses scientific imagery to describe their love. (True)
33. The poem is a farewell speech. (True)
34. The speaker encourages his lover to mourn his departure. (False)
35. The compass metaphor emphasizes the interconnectedness of the lovers. (True)
36. The speaker believes their love transcends physical distance. (True)
37. The poem is a celebration of platonic love. (False)
38. The speaker is fearful of the separation. (False)
39. The speaker views tears as a sacred expression of love. (False)
40. The poem uses metaphors of expansion and contraction. (True)
41. The speaker believes his love is based on superficial attraction. (False)
42. The poem emphasizes the importance of emotional restraint. (True)
43. The speaker uses religious imagery to describe his love. (False)
44. The poem's title is "A Valediction Forbidding Mourning". (True)
45. The speaker compares his love to the changing seasons. (False)
46. The poem explores the theme of absence and its effect on love. (True)
47. The speaker uses the image of a sphere to represent the universe. (True)
48. The speaker encourages his lover to express her grief openly. (False)
49. The poem is an example of metaphysical poetry. (True)
50. The poem celebrates the power of love to overcome all obstacles. (True)


This provides a range of questions covering different aspects of the poem, including its imagery, themes, and structure. Remember to review the poem carefully before answering the questions. Good luck!
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