Introduction to Romanticism

Which line from "The Lamb" by Blake contains a Biblical allusion, or a reference to the Bible?

"For he calls himself a Lamb"

Which of the following lines from "Composed upon Westminster Bridge" uses personification to make the city come alive?

"This City now doth, like a garment, wear / The beauty of the morning

During the Victorian Era, England expanded his reach and created an empire. How many people were considered to be under English rule by 1890?

1 in 4 people (25%)

How old was Victoria when she became queen?

18

In Blake's poem "The Tyger," which of the following images does Blake use as an extended metaphor to describe the relationship between the Tyger and God?

A blacksmith's shop

In Brontë's childhood, what was "Glass Town"?

A fictional world she shared with her siblings

From lines 33-43, which of the following best describes how Ulysses sees his son, Telemachus?

A loved son who will do his duty and work well

Which of the following societal events inspired Elizabeth Barrett Browning to write "The Cry of the Children"?

A parliamentary report about mine labor

Which of the following topics became a new point of interest for Romantic writers and thinkers?

All people should have personal rights, including slaves.

Which of the following religious affiliations did William Blake's parents have?

Dissenters

Which of the following values was Queen Victoria NOT known for?

Technology education

What subjects did Keats discover he liked at school as a young boy?

The Classics

Mary Shelly's novel Frankenstein explored which of the following?

The supernatural

Why was a portion of the Victorian Era known as the "Time of Troubles"?

The wide gap between the rich and poor

Victoria and Albert had a happy marriage.

True

Prince Albert says, "This renders them most tender plants, which will thrive only in an atmosphere calculated to maintain that warmth, and that atmosphere is one of kindness." Based on the context, what or who are the "plants" he hopes to nurture?

Upcoming and developing artists

Which societal change during the Victorian Era had the greatest impact on the Barrett family?

Abolition of slavery

Besides England, which country was Dickens very popular in?

America

Which of the Brontë siblings published novels? Choose all that apply.

Anne Emily Charlotte

Prince Albert gave a speech at the Royal Academy. What would a student have studied at this academy?

Art

Which of the following is a way that the Romantic Era still impacts our culture?

Art is often seen as authentic if it is emotional or individual.

In Oliver Twist, Chapter 2, what does Oliver do that causes such an uproar in the workhouse?

Asks for more food

Where did Dickens go to work at the age of 12?

Blacking warehouse

What was the goal of the Great Exhibition of 1851?

Celebrate technology, industry, and trade

In the novel Oliver Twist, which of the following words best describes the narrator's tone as he tells Oliver's story?

Cheerful

In Blake's work, the word "innocence" is connected with which of the following stages of life?

Childhood

Which type of person was particularly praised and seen as someone to emulate by Romantic poets?

Children

In Oliver Twist, Chapter 2, Dickens uses the character of Mr. Bumble to comment and critique which type of person in England?

Church Official

What was Prince Albert's official role/title in England?

Consort

In the poem "Ulysses" by Tennyson, Ulysses describes himself as "always roaming with a hungry heart" (12), yet he describes his life as "still" (2). What purpose does the repetition of words like "still" and "pause" have in the poem?

Contrasting the life he used to have with his life now

In "The Lamb" by William Blake, which of the following words best describes the tone of the poem?

Delightful

Besides writing, what was something that Blake enjoyed doing as a child and helped him get his first job?

Drawing and Carving

What did Blake train Catherine to do in order to help him work?

Engrave

As seen in "Ode to a Nightingale," how does Keats deal with the hardships and troubles of life?

Escapism

When Percy Shelley was a child, what did he enjoy doing that also got him into trouble?

Experimenting with electricity and gunpowder

Brontë had a positive experience as a young girl at boarding school, the Clergy Daughter's School.

False

True or false: Keats's first book of poems, called Poems, was a critical success and widely praised.

False

In "Ode to a Nightingale," when Keats hears the nightingale's song, what does he wish to do?

Fly away with the bird

Why did Keats move to Italy?

For his health

Which of the following world events began the Romantic movement in England?

French Revolution

Which country was Prince Albert from?

Germany

Which of the following jobs did Brontë have before becoming a published author? Choose all that apply.

Governess Teacher

In Prince Albert's speech at the Royal Academy, what is one connection he makes between the Academy and the Great Exhibition?

He hopes they will both promote fine arts.

In Oliver Twist, Chapter 2, which of the events in Oliver's life hints at a breakdown of the glittering society of the Victorian Era?

He is neglected and starved at his caretaker's house.

Which of the following statements is true about Tennyson's family?

He was a descendant of an earl.

In the novel Oliver Twist, why does the narrator say it is better that Oliver was born in the workhouse?

He was not over-handled by a crowd of people.

In Brontë's poem "On the Death of Anne Brontë," what brings Brontë a feeling of relief, even though she is sad?

Her sister is no longer suffering.

Why did Dickens have to go to work at the age of 12?

His father was in debtor's prison.

What gives baby Oliver a new appearance and causes him to fall into place in life?

His tattered swaddle blanket

Which of the following words best defines the attitude cultivated by the Great Exhibition?

Hope

Which of the following jobs did Blake do to supplement his own poetry and art?

Illustrated other people's works

In Oliver Twist, Chapter 2, Dickens uses which of the following metaphors to describe the status of the orphans that Oliver lives with?

Inmates

Which of the following contributed to England's growth as an Empire? Choose all that apply.

International trade funded by wealthy British families Railroad construction Religion

Read these lines from the first stanza: "They are weeping in the playtime of the others, / In the country of the free" (11-12). Which of the following literary devices is used to draw the reader's attention to the problem?

Irony

In his poem "Composed upon Westminster Bridge," why does Wordsworth think the city looks particularly beautiful and interesting?

It is still asleep in the early morning.

How did Elizabeth Barrett Browning's family make money?

Land and plantations in the Caribbean

When Elizabeth Barrett Browning had head and spine pain, what was the typical Victorian Era treatment she was prescribed?

Laudanum

In Oliver Twist, Chapter 2, what decision did the board of the workhouse make that impacted the lives of those who lived there, including Oliver?

Limit and ration food strictly

Which of the following words best describes Keats's feelings at the beginning of "Ode to a Nightingale"?

Melancholy

Which of the following authors does Blake allude to in his poem "The Tyger" in the line, "On what wings dare he aspire?"

Milton

Which of the following ideas does Tennyson explore in his poem "Ulysses?"

Moving on after a life-changing event

Which of the following causes did Albert NOT get involved with or give support to?

Naval Reforms

Which of the following ailments haunted Shelley his entire life?

Nightmares

What is the term for a lyric poem that addresses a particular subject (written to the subject) and is often written in an elevated tone?

Ode

In "Ode to a Nightingale" why does Keats associate the nightingale with immortality?

People come and go, but the nightingale's song continues.

Which form of publishing became popular in the Victorian Era and was utilized by authors like Charles Dickens?

Periodicals

Which of the following honors was Tennyson awarded during his life? Choose all that apply.

Poet Laureate Seat in the House of Lords Made a Baron

Which group of artists did Tennyson's poetry particularly influence?

Pre-Raphaelite painters

Which life event led Brontë to her death at the age of 38?

Pregnancy

Which interest of Percy Shelley's led him to being expelled from college?

Radical politics and religious ideas

As seen in "Composed on Westminster Bridge," what is Wordsworth's feeling when talking about the city of London?

Recognizes its unique beauty

In Blake's poem "The Lamb," which feature gives the poem the feeling of a lullaby?

Repetition

In his poem "England in 1819," what does Shelley think could fix England?

Revoultion

In the novel Oliver Twist, what happens to Oliver's mother?

She dies after giving birth.

Although many people recognized Keats as an artistic genius, what kept him from developing his work more?

Sickness

In the poem "Ulysses" by Tennyson, what does Ulysses hope to do before he dies?

Some noteworthy deed

Which of the following inventions helped Victorian England transport manufactured goods cheaply and easily?

Steam Train

What did Keats study and take a job in before becoming a poet?

Surgeon

As an adult, Wordsworth chose to live in which of the following places?

The Lake District, or a country setting

What is a difference between Romantic poets and the poets who came in the generation before them (Jonathan Swift, etc.)?

The Romantic poets focused more on emotion and person experiences.

Which of the following events from Tennyson's life impacted him the most and inspired a lot of his poetry?

The death of his close friend

In Prince Albert's speech at the Royal Academy, what is the one threat he warns the artists and teachers about?

The judgement of the public

Brontë's poem "On the Death of Anne Brontë" features a consistent rhyme and meter scheme. The poem rhymes every other line, and each line has eight syllables. Which of the following best describes the effect these poetic devices have on the reader?

The poem has a slow and steady pace, like a funeral march.

In his poem "England in 1819," how does Shelley communicate that he feels the country has turned upside down from how it should be?

The sonnet structure is flipped upside down.

Which of the following phrases did William Wordsworth use to define poetry?

The spontaneous overflow of feelings

Dickens discovered many jobs he was good at and many areas of interests as a young man. Which of his interests carried into adult hood and became part of his career?

Theater

During the Romantic Era, cities became more populous. How did the Romantic artists react to this change?

They left the cities for the countryside.

In the poem "The Cry of the Children," why does Browning open her poem describing the behavior of animals?

To contrast the freedom of animals to the labor of children

In the poem "The Cry of the Children," Browning writes the following lines: "But they answer, 'Are your cowslips of the meadows / Like our weeds a near the mine?'" (51-52). Which of the following best describes her purpose in these lines

To point out that the childhood is being ripped away from child laborers

What did William Wordsworth do after he graduated from college?

Took a walking tour of Europe

Which of the following is a problem created by the quick growth of London and other English cities during the Victorian Era?

Unsafe housing conditions

Evangelical

Valued spiritual transformations, personal growth, Christian life, and good works.

High Church

Valued tradition, ritual, and Church authority.

Broad Church

Valued unity and inclusivity of either thought.

Which of the following was a negative consequence for England of their push to take over other countries?

Wars that strained the military and finances

In Oliver Twist, Chapter 2, which of the following words best describes how Oliver feels when he leaves Mrs. Mann's house?

excited but lonely

According to Browning's poem "The Cry of the Children," what are Englishmen like?

tyrants