Ulysses - Analysis Quiz

What does Ulysses decide to do with his kingdom in Tennyson's "Ulysses"?

Question Answer Choices He decides to leave it to his son, Telemachus. He decides to sell it to a neighboring kingdom. He decides to divide it among his loyal followers. He decides to rule it himself until his death.

Who is the speaker in Tennyson's "Ulysses"?

Question Answer Choices Achilles Homer Telemachus Ulysses

What literary form does Tennyson's "Ulysses" exemplify?

Question Answer Choices Dramatic monologue Sonnet Lyric poem Epic poem

What does Ulysses believe about seeking new worlds despite his age?

Question Answer Choices He believes new worlds are only for the young and adventurous. He believes his time for seeking new worlds has passed. He believes it is not too late to seek a newer world. He believes it is foolish to seek new worlds at his age.

Why does Ulysses consider his kingly life "idle"?

Question Answer Choices He thinks that ruling a kingdom is too easy and boring. He has the heart of an adventurer and feels trapped and useless at home. He feels that the people of his kingdom do not respect him. He believes his son Telemachus should be the rightful king.

What motivates Ulysses to embark on another voyage in Tennyson's poem?

Question Answer Choices To seek immortality To find new lands to conquer To regain his sense of personal identity as a heroic figure To escape from his responsibilities

How does Ulysses feel about life and death in Tennyson's "Ulysses"?

Question Answer Choices He thinks that life should be devoted to serving others and fulfilling one's duties, rather than seeking personal adventure. He believes that life should be spent in comfort and tranquility, especially in old age. He feels that life should be a continuous search and struggle, not to be abandoned even in old age. He feels that life is meaningless and that death is a welcome escape from its burdens.

How does Ulysses view his son Telemachus's character?

Question Answer Choices Telemachus is rebellious and disobedient. Telemachus is adventurous and restless like Ulysses. Telemachus has a character of "slow prudence" and is "centered" in "common duties." Telemachus is lazy and uninterested in ruling.

What does Ulysses say about the nature of people as they age in the poem "Ulysses"?

Question Answer Choices Age does not change our essential natures. Age makes people more adventurous. Age makes people more content to stay at home. Age changes people fundamentally.

What characteristics of Victorian poetry are celebrated in Tennyson's "Ulysses"?

Question Answer Choices Hard work, striving, adventure, confidence, and optimism Nostalgia, tradition, conservatism, and passivity Mysticism, fantasy, escapism, and romanticism Isolation, despair, melancholy, and resignation