Lycidas - Themes and Analysis Quiz

What type of poem is 'Lycidas'?

Question Answer Choices Sonnet Pastoral elegy Epic poem Ballad

According to the shepherd in 'Lycidas,' who bestows lasting fame?

Question Answer Choices Apollo Athena Hercules Zeus (Jove)

In Milton's 'Lycidas,' what does the line 'That last infirmity of noble mind' refer to?

Question Answer Choices The fear of death The love of wealth The desire to be famous The pursuit of knowledge

Who is the friend Milton mourns in 'Lycidas'?

Question Answer Choices Edward King William Wordsworth Thomas Gray John Milton

Which institution does Milton criticize in 'Lycidas'?

Question Answer Choices The university The church The military The monarchy

In 'Lycidas,' what does Milton say happens to Lycidas's soul after his death?

Question Answer Choices It descends into the underworld It rests in a peaceful meadow It walks in the blest kingdoms with the saints It wanders the earth as a spirit

In John Milton's 'Lycidas,' what allegory does Saint Peter use to criticize the clergy?

Question Answer Choices Lost shepherds Deaf ears Blind mouths Silent voices

What is the significance of the name Lycidas in Milton's poem?

Question Answer Choices It was the name of Milton's father. It refers to a famous Greek warrior. It was the name of a mythical sea god. It was a popular shepherd’s name in ancient Greek pastorals.

Which mythological figures are mentioned as mourning Lycidas in the poem?

Question Answer Choices Satyrs and fauns Gorgons and harpies Centaurs and nymphs Sirens and mermaids

How does John Milton's view of death in 'Lycidas' differ from the speaker's view in Andrew Marvell's 'To His Coy Mistress'?

Question Answer Choices Milton focuses on the physical pleasures of life, while Marvell's speaker emphasizes spiritual eternity. Milton sees death as a tragic loss, while Marvell's speaker views it as a joyous occasion. Milton views death as a final end, while Marvell's speaker believes in an eternal afterlife. Milton emphasizes the positive kind of afterlife in heaven, while Marvell's speaker views death as the ultimate cessation of life.