Dover Beach - Themes and Symbols Quiz

In "Dover Beach," what does the speaker believe has receded, leaving the world violent and confusing?

Question Answer Choices The River of Dreams The Tide of Hope The Ocean of Truth The Sea of Faith

What does the poet suggest as a solution to the confusion in "Dover Beach"?

Question Answer Choices Seek joy and light. Be true to one another. Return to religious faith. Embrace scientific advancements.

In "Dover Beach," what does the speaker suggest we should be true to despite the lack of truth in the world?

Question Answer Choices Our faith Nature Each other Our country

What sound does the speaker describe as melancholy in "Dover Beach"?

Question Answer Choices The birds singing The sea moving the pebbles The waves crashing The wind blowing

What does the poem "Dover Beach" say about faith?

Question Answer Choices Faith is strengthening. Faith is irrelevant. Faith is constant. Faith is retreating.

What does the speaker in 'Dover Beach' suggest is lacking in the world due to the decline of religion?

Question Answer Choices Hope, dreams, ambition, success, and freedom Knowledge, power, wealth, security, and fame Faith, trust, unity, strength, and wisdom Joy, love, light, certitude, peace, and help for pain

What does the speaker in "Dover Beach" associate with the sound of the tide?

Question Answer Choices The endless beauty of nature. The power and majesty of the ocean. The calm and peace of the sea. The turbid ebb and flow of human misery.

Why does the speaker in "Dover Beach" mention Sophocles?

Question Answer Choices To highlight the beauty of the Aegean Sea. To illustrate the importance of Greek culture. To show that human misery has persisted across centuries. To compare modern love to ancient tragedies.

What does the poem "Dover Beach" suggest about the human condition?

Question Answer Choices It is dominated by love and light. It is characterized by faith and hope. It is filled with joy and certainty. It is marked by melancholy and confusion.

What central image in "Dover Beach" evokes change and symbolizes despair?

Question Answer Choices The tide The lighthouse The moon The cliffs