Midterm

What is the main theme of "The Raven"?

• Sorrow of a lost love

• The power of nature

• The pursuit of knowledge

• The joy of love

What does the raven symbolize in the poem?

• Hope and renewal

• Wisdom and learning

• Death and despair

• Freedom and independence

Why does the narrator initially believe the raven says 'Nevermore'?

• The raven has been trained to repeat the word

• It reflects the narrator's own thoughts

• The raven is mocking him

• It is a random coincidence

What is the setting of the poem?

• A forest at dusk

• A stormy seashore

• A chamber at midnight

• A library at dawn

What is the narrator mourning in "The Raven"?

• The loss of his sanity

• The death of his beloved Lenore

• The loss of his wealth

• The destruction of his home

What does the word 'Nevermore' come to represent?

• The narrator's hope for salvation

• The finality of loss

• A promise of return

• A warning of danger

The narrator describes Lenore as (a)  

• As a mischievous spirit
• As a radiant and angelic figure
• As a sorrowful and grieving ghost
• As a distant and cold memory

Which of the following statements best expresses the central idea of “The Raven”?

• The raven will never leave the chamber.
• The narrator will be lost in his grief forever.
• The poet will never sleep again.
• It is a symbol of madness.

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.2

What is the tone of the poem?

• Cheerful and lighthearted

• Calm and reflective

• Dark and melancholic

• Angry and bitter

What question does the narrator repeatedly ask the raven?

• If it brings a message from Lenore

• If it will ever leave him

• If Lenore is in heaven

• If it can speak more than 'Nevermore'