Ozymandias and Sonnet 55 Quiz

Who tells the story in “Ozymandias”?

• Ozymandias himself

• The sculptor

• A traveler

• The narrator's friend

What is the condition of the statue described in the poem?

• Brand new and shiny

• Completely buried

• Broken and ruined

• Protected in a museum

What expression is on the face of the statue?

• Joy and kindness

• Sadness and grief

• Frown and sneer

• Surprise and wonder

What message is written on the statue’s pedestal?

• Here lies the great Ozymandias

• My name is Ozymandias, king of kings: Look on my works, ye Mighty, and despair!

• Beware of time and pride

• This land is mine forever

What is ironic about the message on the statue?

• His kingdom is still standing

• There are no “mighty” people left

• His works have vanished, leaving only ruins

• The statue was never finished

What theme is most clearly shown in “Ozymandias”?

• The beauty of nature

• The power of memory

• The immortality of love

• The fall of human pride and power

The phrase “colossal wreck” suggests:

• The statue is enormous

• There was a terrible earthquake

• The ruins are impressive but destroyed

• The statue was poorly made

“The lone and level sands stretch far away” suggests:

• Isolation and emptiness

• A beach party

• A desert with hope

• Farming fields

The sculptor’s skill is seen in:

• The materials used

• The lifelike expression of Ozymandias

• The brightness of the gold

• The carvings on the legs

What literary device is used in “The hand that mocked them and the heart that fed”?

• Simile

• Personification

• Hyperbole

• Alliteration