English 4 Unit 8
Check five qualities of the Byronic hero. a. insignificant b. larger-than-life c. enjoys suffering d. isolated from society e. haunted by unidentified sin f. joyful g. moody, melancholy, cynical
b c d e g
The subjects of all Victorian novels were the underprivileged lower classes. T/F
2
As Wordsworth grew older, he became more conservative in his views. T/F
true
The year 1850 marks a turning point in Tennyson's personal and professional life. T/F
true
What best completes this statement about "London, 1802?" In addressing Milton, Wordsworth uses the literary technique of _____. 1: personification 2: apostrophe 3: metaphor 4: allusion
2
Shelley wrote his best work in _____.
Italy
England expanded her commercial empire in the nineteenth century. T/F
true
Wordsworth's poetry of the _____ period is his best known.
early
To prevent a bloody, violent revolution, England implemented _____. 1: labor reform 2: education reform 3: social reform 4: all of these
4
What three opportunities became more available to common people because of the Industrial Revolution? a. leisure time b. better representation in government c. the right to vote d. less hours for higher wages e. cultural pursuits f. education
a e f
Check each characteristic related to Wordsworth. a. wrote about the supernatural b. wrote about the common life c. explored the world of the imagination d. self-disciplined e. wrote specific and precise descriptions f. wrote literary criticism g. lacked persistence h. believed that poetry depends on synthesis rather than analysis i. not a prolific poet
b c d h
Tennyson implies that he found God in his personal study of physical nature. T/F
false
Tennyson wrote "In Memoriam" as a tribute to Emily Sellwood. T/F
false
The dominant prose form of Victorian literature was the essay. T/F
false
Many Romantic poets regard nature as means of gaining new insights into life. T/F
true
The "Great Exhibition of the Works of Industry of all Nations" was held in England in 1851. T/F
true
The living conditions of the poor were _____ than their working conditions.
worse
Which of the following best describes an abstract concept? a. difficult to define b. not concrete c. black and white d. self-disciplined e. specific and precise
a b
Parliament extended the franchise to the urban working class in _____.
1867
At Oxford, Hopkins converted from Anglicanism to Catholicism. T/F
true
Hopkins is unique in his use and formation of words. T/F
true
Hopkins's works are typically Victorian in that they express a type of conflict between faith and doubt. T/F
true
Because "In Memoriam" expresses such a personal emotion, it is one of Tennyson's few poems in which he does not touch upon faith. T/F
false
Tennyson expressed a sense of confidence in solving the conflicts characteristic of his time. T/F
false
Social reforms in nineteenth-century England came _____.
slowly
Hopkins implies that people not only fail to recognize the world's beauty but also fail to acknowledge _____. 1: God as the source of the beauty 2: the needs of less fortunate members of society 3: all of the above
1
Lyrical Ballads was first published in _____.
1798
Check each description that characterizes Lucy. a. popular and sophisticated b. dead c. lived in seclusion d. lived in a big city e. simple and common f. loved by no one
b c e
The setting of "It is a Beauteous Evening, Calm and Free" is _____. a. daytime b. sunset c. a calm evening d. sunrise e. a quiet, tranquil scene
b c e
Three of the factors that contributed to Wordsworth's disillusionment were _____. a. the death of his mother b. the death of his brother c. the failure of the French Revolution d. his involvement in the politics e. alienation from Coleridge
b c e
Both Byron and Childe Harold respond to their view of the world by _____. a. doing good works b. exiling themselves c. seeking God d. seeking refuge in nature
b d
Identify three characteristics of Shelley's lyrics. a. ballad form b. beautiful language c. satire d. rich, imaginative power e. spontaneous melody that reflects the intended mood
b d e
Tennyson discovered in his search for answers that his faith was stronger than his doubts. T/F
true
All Englishmen of the nineteenth century agreed that the Industrial Revolution produced no ill effects. T/F
false
All Romantic poets believed poetry should be limited to the subjects of nature and the individual poet's experiences and feelings. T/F
false
Keats wrote his best poetry before 1818. T/F
false
Shelley died in England. T/F
false
As a "man speaking to men," Wordsworth believed the poet should write in a language easily understood by common people. T/F
true
Keats avoided forming dogmatic opinions. T/F
true
Byron uses ottava rima in _____. 1: Childe Harold 2: Don Juan 3: "Tintern Abbey"
2
Check each phrase that characterizes Neoclassicism. a. relies on social status and wealth to measure individual worth b. emphasizes reason c. emphasizes rules d. emphasizes emotion e. views nature as a well functioning machine f. views the individual as a limited being g. relies on meditation and intuition h. relies on analysis and study of the parts of a whole i. views nature as a source of spiritual experience j. enjoys nature for its physical beauty
a b c e f h
Industry was only one segment of society that was revolutionized by technological inventions and intellectual developments during the Victorian Age. T/F
true
Keats died in Rome. T/F
true
Keats eventually gave up a medical career for one in literature. T/F
true
Optimism characterized the first half of the Victorian Age. T/F
true
Romantic poetry does not regard nature as a subject to be enjoyed simply for its physical beauty. T/F
true
Shelley is known for his lyrical and imaginative powers. T/F
true
Shelley was more idealistic than Byron. T/F
true
Tennyson believes that his friend Hallam now experiences a new life with God. T/F
true
Tennyson was traditional in his choice of subjects and poetic techniques. T/F
true
Tennyson's poetry is frequently didactic. T/F
true
The general public had easy access to the many novels published in the nineteenth century. T/F
true
Identify the phrase below from "Tintern Abbey" as evidence of the first, second, or third stage of development in man's relationship with nature. "coarser pleasure" 1: first stage: nature valued purely for its physical beauty 2: second stage: nature valued as a source of emotional comfort, inspiration, and understanding 3: third stage: nature viewed as a type of divine presence
1
People who most benefited from the Industrial Revolution were the _____. 1: middle class 2: working class 3: poor
1
The French Revolution occurred _____. 1: after the American Revolution 2: before the American Revolution
1
The archetype of the Byronic hero was different because _____. 1: the Byronic hero did not always consider himself innocent 2: he had special powers 3: he was considered blameless for his situation and always triumphed over it
1
The author of the Preface to Lyrical Ballads is _____. 1: William Wordsworth 2: Samuel Coleridge 3: both men 4: neither man
1
The rhythm of the ottava rima Byron used in Don Juan is _____. 1: iambic 2: dactylic 3: anapestic
1
What distinguishes the first generation of Romantic poets from the second generation of Romantic poets? 1: The first was concerned with developing a new mode of thought whereas the second was more concerned with using poetry to explore the imagination. 2: The second was concerned with working out the details of a new ideology while the first devoted their poems to exploring the imagination. 3: neither of these 4: both of these
1
According to Hopkins, people do not recognize the grandeur of God because they are too preoccupied with _____. 1: intellectual learning 2: material progress 3: none of the above
2
Both Byron and Childe Harold find the world _____. 1: full of pleasure 2: meaningless
2
Browning developed the dramatic monologue _____. 1: as a result of having rejected the subjective 2: because it permitted his characters to reveal their innermost thoughts 3: because it permitted his characters to reveal their less admirable traits 4: all of these
4
Which characteristic of Byron's style made him an atypical Romantic poet?
cynicism
Both the Crystal Palace and Hard Times offered a tribute to the progress resulting from the Industrial Revolution. T/F
false
Hopkins is unique in that he used alliteration. T/F
false
Hopkins's works are typically Victorian in that their primary purpose is to advocate social and economic reform. T/F
false
One type of revolution that is not directly linked to the Romantic movement in England is a(n) _____. 1: political revolution 2: religious revolution 3: philosophical revolution 4: industrial revolution
2
Romantic poetry is sometimes criticized because it is _____. 1: too objective 2: too subjective 3: neither too objective and too subjective 4: both too objective and too subjective
2
Which of Byron's heroes most closely illustrates the "Byronic hero"? 1: Don Juan 2: Childe Harold
2
Which of the following ideals is emphasized by Romanticism? 1: the importance of reason 2: focus on that which is woeful or melancholy 3: rigid structure and organization
2
What best completes this statement about "London, 1802?" In Lines 9 and 10 Wordsworth uses _____. 1: personification 2: metaphor 3: simile 4: allusion
3
What was the significance of the 1832 Reform Bill? 1: It improved prison conditions. 2: A labor law was passed protecting the rights and lives of children. 3: The right to vote was granted to the middle class. 4: It granted the right to vote to the working class.
3
Which of the following served as an impetus for Romanticism taking root in 19th-century England? 1: emphasis on individualism, emotion, imagination, nature, simplicity, mystery, and melancholy 2: the Victorian Age 3: a rebellion against the eighteenth century's neoclassical emphasis on rules, reason, and restraint
3
Wordsworth's theory is that poetry is the spontaneous overflow of _____. 1: good ideas 2: moral values 3: strong rhythm 4: powerful feelings
4
The most effective contributions toward alleviating England's nineteenth-century spiritual poverty were made by _____. 1: the Anglican Church 2: small religious groups and movements 3: the Presbyterian Church
2
What best completes this statement about "London, 1802?" Wordsworth considers Milton to have been _____. 1: insignificant 2: heroic 3: selfish 4: too innocent to be effective
2
Which of Byron's heroes is the most serious about himself and his goals? 1: Don Juan 2: Childe Harold
2
According to the Romantic theory, a poet creates a poem _____. 1: by following certain rules of writing 2: when the experience or emotion first appears to him 3: after meditating on the subject 4: by being as objective as possible
3
England's poverty during the nineteenth century was one of _____. 1: material deprivation 2: spiritual deprivation 3: both material and spiritual deprivation
3
Identify the phrase below from "Tintern Abbey" as evidence of the first, second, or third stage of development in man's relationship with nature. "a presence that disturbs me with the joy. 1: first stage: nature valued purely for its physical beauty 2: second stage: nature valued as a source of emotional comfort, inspiration, and understanding 3: third stage: nature viewed as a type of divine presence
3
Identify the phrase below from "Tintern Abbey" as evidence of the first, second, or third stage of development in man's relationship with nature. "sense sublime" 1: first stage: nature valued purely for its physical beauty 2: second stage: nature valued as a source of emotional comfort, inspiration, and understanding 3: third stage: nature viewed as a type of divine presence
3
What best completes this statement about "London, 1802?" According to Wordsworth, nineteenth-century England has forfeited her ancient _____. 1: naval power 2: sense of democracy 3: virtues 4: materialistic wealth
3
Wordsworth's early poems do not yet reflect which of his qualities? 1: his enthusiasm 2: his commitment to Romantic thought 3: his disillusionment with the outcome of the French Revolution 4: all of the above
3
What best completes this statement about "London, 1802?" Wordsworth considers his contemporaries to be _____. 1: polite 2: heroic 3: progressive 4: selfish
4
Which of the following is the first generation of Romantic poets? 1: Wordsworth and Byron 2: Byron and Gordon 3: Shelley and Keats 4: Wordsworth and Coleridge
4
The main purpose of Victorian literature is to entertain rather than to instruct. T/F
false
Victorian conduct was based on the principle that a person should use any means--honest or not--to achieve success. T/F
false
Neither Shelley, Keats, nor Byron died in England. T/F
true
The rhythm of "The Destruction of Sennacherib" is _____. 1: iambic 2: dactylic 3: anapestic
3
The "prayer" or wishes that Wordsworth makes for Dorothy in the last stanza include a(n): _____. a. continued joy in the external beauty of nature b. comfort later on from the experience when she experiences fear or pain c. ability to write nature poetry d. opportunity to stay there always e. remembrance of their visit to the place
a b e
The three levels on which Wordsworth perceived nature were _____. a. physical beauty b. purely intellectual c. source of emotional comfort, inspiration, and understanding d. type of divine presence e. purely intuitive
a c d
Check each phrase that characterizes Romanticism. a. imposes restrictions on artistic creations b. imitated symmetry of Greek architecture c. imitates medieval architecture d. appreciates well-planned flower beds e. enjoys the mysterious and strange g. prefers untamed nature to rule-conscious society h. renews interest in the ballad i. expresses a tone of melancholy because time does not permit full realization of ideals
c e g h i
Check each phrase that characterizes Romanticism. a. relies on social status and wealth to measure individual worth b. emphasizes reason c. emphasizes rules d. emphasizes emotion e. views nature as a well functioning machine f. views the individual as a limited being g. relies on meditation and intuition h. relies on analysis and study of the parts of a whole i. views nature as a source of spiritual experience j. enjoys nature for its physical beauty
d g i j
A goal of Romantic poetry was to write about nature only in general terms. T/F
false
A sense of doubt characterizes the entire Victorian Age. T/F
false
What are the three descriptive words Shelley uses to describe both himself and the West Wind? a. "mighty" b. "bright" c. "tameless" d. "swift" e. "quivering" f. "proud"
c d f
Check each of the following characteristics of Keats' poetry that is not also a typical characteristic of romantic poetry. a. did not give free reign to emotions b. did not advocate reform or revolution c. wrote about medieval times d. wrote about ancient Greek culture e. did not strive to communicate a philosophy of nature.
a b d e
Check four traits of Romanticism displayed by Byron. a. loved adventure b. looked to the spiritual side of nature c. insisted on freedom of the individual d. used himself in his poetry e. relied on emotional appeal f. took his work and writing very seriously
a c d e
Mark each phrase that is characteristic of Coleridge's attitude in "Epitaph." a. believes he has a right to be proud because of his poetic abilities. b. hopes for salvation through Christ c. believes in life after death d. encourages others to seek fame e. regrets dying because he had always found great pleasure in living
b c
Coleridge ______ graduate from Jesus College.
did not
Wordsworth and Coleridge were close friends until they ______.
quarreled
Identify the phrase below from "Tintern Abbey" as evidence of the first, second, or third stage of development in man's relationship with nature. "glad animal movements" 1: first stage: nature valued purely for its physical beauty 2: second stage: nature valued as a source of emotional comfort, inspiration, and understanding 3: third stage: nature viewed as a type of divine presence
1
The Romantics regarded the American Revolution as _____. 1: justified because of its outcome 2: a large mistake made by the American colonies
1
What was special about the Byronic hero? 1: He was larger-than-life. 2: He was flawless. 3: He was morally sound.
1
Which Romantic poet is the least serious and solemn? 1: Byron 2: Wordsworth 3: Coleridge
1
Check each characteristic related to Coleridge. a. wrote about the supernatural b. wrote about the common life c. explored the world of the imagination d. self-disciplined e. wrote specific and precise descriptions f. wrote literary criticism g. lacked persistence h. believed that poetry depends on synthesis rather than analysis i. not a prolific poet
a c e f g h i
Which of the two following statements are true about a Neoclassical objective approach to poetry and a Romantic subjective approach? Select all that apply. a. In the objective approach the poet presents what is. b. In the subjective approach the poet presents what is. c. In the objective approach the poet presents what exists as he sees it. d. In the subjective approach the poet presents what exists as he sees it.
a d
In Prometheus Unbound, a golden age of beauty and peace is established because of obedience to authority. T/F
false
Wordsworth believed that one of the best subjects for poetry was the beauty and order of life in a well organized and technically advanced society. T/F
false
Victorian writers generally concentrated on the present rather than the past. T/F
true
A contribution of the French Revolution to English thought was _____. 1: the idea and goal of equality for all 2: Napoleon's theories of empire
1
The primary goal of the Oxford Movement was to reform the _____. 1: Anglican Church 2: English government 3: both the Anglican Church and the English government
1
England had established herself as a democracy by _____.
1911
England continued its support of the French Revolution until _____. 1: its conclusion 2: it became violent and chaotic
2
Identify the phrase below from "Tintern Abbey" as evidence of the first, second, or third stage of development in man's relationship with nature. "dizzy raptures" 1: first stage: nature valued purely for its physical beauty 2: second stage: nature valued as a source of emotional comfort, inspiration, and understanding 3: third stage: nature viewed as a type of divine presence
2
Identify the phrase below from "Tintern Abbey" as evidence of the first, second, or third stage of development in man's relationship with nature. "nature . . . was all in all" 1: first stage: nature valued purely for its physical beauty 2: second stage: nature valued as a source of emotional comfort, inspiration, and understanding 3: third stage: nature viewed as a type of divine presence
2
The French Revolution was basically a revolt of the _____. 1: poets and writers against the rules and restrictions of the neoclassical society 2: oppressed common people and peasants against the ruling class of aristocrats
2
The lower classes could not help improve their conditions during the first half of the nineteenth century because they _____. 1: had lost the desire to struggle for improvement 2: had no voice in the government 3: were a minority
2
