Ulysses Tennyson

The poem “Ulysses” is an example of

• A soliloquy, addressed to the audience

• A dramatic monologue, addressed to another character

• A sonnet, thoughts on the subject of death

• An elegy, a mourning of the dead

The death of ______ had a big impact on Tennyson's writing, a grief he never got over.

• his father, Dr George Tennyson

• his friend, Arthur Hallam

• his brother, Charles

• his sister, Emily

In "Ulysses," the poet is summoning...

• all those who are having a hard time making decisions.

• the strength to keep living.

• the Greek gods who determine what happens to mortals.

• people who have been rejected by a lover.

In the “Crossing of the Bar,” all of the following images are used to depict the coming of death EXCEPT

• Sunset

• home

• twilight

• night

What is the primary theme of Tennyson's poem 'Ulysses'?

• A) The inevitability of death

• B) The pursuit of knowledge and adventure

• C) The beauty of nature

• D) The power of love

Which literary device is predominantly used in 'Ulysses' by Tennyson?

• A) Metaphor

• B) Simile

• C) Dramatic monologue

• D) Allegory

In Tennyson's 'Ulysses', who is the speaker addressing?

• A) His son, Telemachus

• B) The gods

• C) His wife, Penelope

• D) His crew

What is the tone of Tennyson's 'Ulysses'?

• A) Melancholic

• B) Optimistic

• C) Nostalgic

• D) Angry

Which of the following best describes Ulysses' attitude towards his past adventures in Tennyson's poem?

• A) Regretful

• B) Indifferent

• C) Proud

• D) Ashamed

What does Ulysses yearn for in Tennyson's poem?

• A) Peace and quiet

• B) New experiences and challenges

• C) Wealth and power

• D) Family reunion