H.W 3

Read Section V of “The Hollow Men.” Select the conclusion that is best supported by the poem.

• The hollow men cannot act because they lack beliefs and faith.

• Eliot thinks that it is impossible for anyone to accomplish anything in life.

• Religion provides hope to people who are paralyzed by fear.

Circle the words that describe the mood of “Preludes” and “The Hollow Men.”

• desolate

• charming

• light

• humorous

The urban setting Eliot describes in "preludes" serves as a symbol of--

• why we should care for the poor

• the problem of overcrowding in cities

• the emptiness of modern life

• how important it is to find comfort in relationships with others

In the "Hollow Men," what is the effect of the comparison to scarecrows?

• it presents a peaceful rural image

• it emphasizes a lack of spirit or hope

• it criticises men who are different from the speaker

• it creates a fun, spooky mood.

What is one way "The Naming of Cats" differs from the other two poems in the selection?

• it contains allusions

• it uses colloquial language

• it does not use imagery

• it has a humorous tone

What is one way "The Naming of Cats" differs from the other two poems in the selection?

• it contains allusions

• it uses colloquial language

• it does not use imagery

• it has a humorous tone

Part of Eliot's style is the frequent use of--

• free verse and informal language

• explicit, direct statements

• strong rhythms with fixed patterns

• inverted sentences

In line 4 of “The Hollow Men,” the speaker says that the hollow men are similar to

• straw people made for burning

• children wishing to celebrate

• people whispering dangerous plans

• dead characters from history

According to the speaker in “The Naming of Cats,” naming cats is

• much more serious than a game

• only for cats that appear in storybooks

• something that a family must do together

• a thing that all sensible people do every

  day

Which excerpt best captures the speaker’s feeling toward six o’clock in the first section of “Preludes”?

• “settles down”

• “corner of the street”

• “burnt-out ends of smoky days”

• “lighting of the lamps”