Ozymandias: Power and Conflict

What does the poem Ozymandias by Percy Shelley concern?

• The discovery of a statue in a desert

• The beauty of nature

• The life of Percy Shelley

• The history of Egypt

What does the pedestal of the statue claim?

• King of kings

• Ruler of the world

• Conqueror of nations

• Master of time

Who is the historical figure that Ozymandias is based on?

• Ramesses II

• George III

• Moses

• Horace Smith

What does the poem suggest about power?

• It lasts forever

• It is fleeting

• It is absolute

• It is shared

What is the significance of the 'shattered visage' in the poem?

• It represents the king's power

• It symbolizes decay and loss

• It shows the beauty of art

• It reflects the king's arrogance

What does the phrase 'Look on my works, ye Mighty, and despair!' imply?

• The king's works are impressive

• The king is forgotten

• The king's power is eternal

• The king is humble

What does the desert symbolize in the poem?

• Life and culture

• Isolation and emptiness

• Wealth and power

• Beauty and nature

What is the perspective from which the poem is written?

• First person

• Second person

• Third person

• Omniscient

What does the poem critique about leaders?

• Their humility

• Their arrogance

• Their wisdom

• Their kindness

What does the phrase 'the sands of time' refer to?

• The passage of time

• The beauty of nature

• The power of art

• The history of Egypt