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Multiple Choice Questions and answers from the poem Ulysses

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Let's craft some multiple choice questions based on Tennyson's "Ulysses":

1. What is Ulysses' primary complaint at the beginning of the poem?


a) His age and physical decline
b) The dullness and inactivity of his current life
c) The loss of his wife, Penelope
d) The disloyalty of his son, Telemachus

Answer: b*

2. The line "I mete and dole / Unequal laws unto a savage race" refers to Ulysses' role as:


a) A warrior
b) A king
c) A god
d) A traveler

Answer: b*

3. What does Ulysses mean when he says "I am a part of all that I have met"?


a) He is literally composed of the physical elements he has encountered.
b) His experiences have shaped his identity.
c) He has acquired vast material possessions from his travels.
d) He feels a spiritual connection to all living things.

Answer: b*

4. The phrase "To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield" best embodies which theme of the poem?


a) The importance of home and family
b) The acceptance of death and mortality
c) The pursuit of knowledge and experience
d) The futility of human endeavor

Answer: c*

5. What is the overall tone of the poem?


a) Resigned and melancholic
b) Determined and hopeful
c) Bitter and resentful
d) Nostalgic and sentimental

Answer: b*

6. What is the significance of the metaphor of the "sounding furrows"?


a) They represent the hardships and challenges Ulysses has faced.
b) They symbolize the unknown future that he embraces.
c) They refer to the agricultural duties he has neglected.
d) They illustrate the passage of time and the brevity of life.

Answer: b*

7. Who is Ulysses addressing in the majority of the poem?


a) His wife, Penelope
b) His son, Telemachus
c) His former crewmates
d) Himself

Answer: c

(While the opening lines seem directed inward or toward Telemachus, the majority of the poem, especially the call to action, addresses the mariners.)


8. What does Ulysses imply about death?


a) It is to be feared and avoided at all costs.
b) It is a welcome release from the burdens of life.
c) It is an inevitable part of life's journey.
d) It is a mystery that cannot be understood.

Answer: c*

9. Which word best describes Ulysses' attitude towards aging?


a) Defeated
b) Defiant
c) Indifferent
d) Apprehensive


Answer: b*

10. The image of the "sunset and the baths / Of all the western stars" symbolizes:


a) The end of Ulysses' life and his impending death.
b) The beauty and wonder of the natural world.
c) The vastness of the unknown and the lure of exploration.
d) All of the above.

Answer: d




These questions cover various aspects of the poem, including theme, tone, characterization, and symbolism. Remember to review the poem to understand the context and nuances of each question.
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