LIT 3 - 3

Who was John Milton Hay?

• An American statesman and poet
• A famous Spanish artist
• A French diplomat and writer
• An English playwright and novelist
• A German scientist and philosopher

In which role did John Milton Hay start his career in government?

• Ambassador to France
• Secretary of State
• Private secretary and assistant to Abraham Lincoln
• Governor of New York
• Member of the House of Representatives

What is the primary focus of the poem 'My Castle in Spain'?

• Describing the riches and history of a castle
• A man's longing and homesickness
• The political events in Spain
• The beauty of Spanish landscapes
• A soldier's life in war

What was John Milton Hay's position when he was posted in Spain?

• Ambassador to Spain
• Private secretary to Abraham Lincoln
• Diplomat
• Secretary of State
• Governor of New York

When was John Milton Hay born?

• October 8, 1848
• October 8, 1838
• October 8, 1828
• October 8, 1858
• October 8, 1868

Who is the woman referred to as in the poem 'My Castle in Spain'?

• The Princess
• The Duchess
• The Lady
• The Queen
• The Empress

Who is most likely the intended audience of the poem 'My Castle in Spain'?

• General public
• Historians
• The poet's love interest
• Political figures
• Students of Spanish history

When did John Milton Hay serve as the United States Secretary of State?

• Under President Lincoln
• During the Spanish-American War
• Under Presidents McKinley and Roosevelt
• After World War I
• During the Civil War

What is most likely the main theme of the poem 'My Castle in Spain'?

• War and peace
• Love and longing
• Historical events
• Natural beauty
• Political changes

If John Milton Hay were to write a sequel to 'My Castle in Spain,' which title would best fit the theme of the original poem?

• The Fortress of Dreams
• The Return to Spain
• The Queen's Garden
• Memories of the Castle
• The Lost Kingdom