The Lady of Shalott

What symbolizes the Lady of Shalott's isolation?

• The river

• The mirror

• The web

• The boat

What marks the end of the Lady of Shalott's journey?

• Her marriage

• Her arrival at Camelot

• Her breaking the curse

• Her death

What theme is prevalent throughout 'The Lady of Shalott'?

• The conflict between art and reality

• The power of nature

• The heroism of knights

• Love conquers all

What reflects the Lady of Shalott's connection to the outside world?

• The river

• The mirror

• The web

• The window

How does the curse affect the Lady of Shalott's life?

• She cannot leave her tower

• She must weave continuously

• She cannot speak to outsiders

• She cannot see her own reflection

What surrounds the island of Shalott?

• A desert

• A river

• A mountain range

• A dense forest

How does the setting of this poem add to the theme of loneliness and isolation?

Why do you think the author includes elements of Arthurian legends? How do they add to the poem?

What do you think the author's purpose is for writing this poem? Why is his perspective important when reading it?

What line from the poem suggests that the Lady of Shalott knows the risks of the curse by looking at Camelot directly?

• I am half sick of shadows

• The curse is come upon me

• A funeral with plumes and lights

• God in his mercy lend her grace