Ulysses - MCQs
1. Which classical text is the poem "Ulysses" based on ?
A. The Odyssey.
B. The Aeneid.
C. The Iliad.
D. Oedipus Rex.
2. Which mythical figure serves as the central character in Ulysses?
A. Hercules
B. Ulysses (Odysseus)
C. Achilles
D. Prometheus
3. What is the genre/type of poem "Ulysses?"
A.Sonnet.
B. Soliloquy.
C. Epic poem.
D. Dramatic monologue
4. When was the poem "Ulysses" composed ?
A. 20th October, 1833
B. 1834
C.1840
D. 1842
5. When was the poem "Ulysses" first published?
A.1842.
B.1833.
C.1809.
D. 1892.
6. Tennyson wrote Ulysses after the death of
A. His father
B. His friend Arthur Henry Hallam
C. His brother
D. His wife
7. What is the uniqueness in the poetic form of Ulysses?
A. Use of couplet
B. Enjambment
C. Archaic words
D. Colloquial language
8. Ulysses is written in
A. Free verse
B. Heroic couplet
C. Blank verse
D. Rhyme Royal
9. How many lines are there in the poem Ulysses ?
A. 70
B. 65
C. 68
D. 72
10. What is the main theme of Ulysses?
A. The inevitability of death
B. The yearning for adventure and purpose
C.The struggles of old age
D.The joys of domestic life
11. What is the tone of Ulysses?
A. Defeated and mournful
B. Joyful and celebratory
C. Determined and inspirational
D. Reflective and nostalgic
12. What passions do the poem Ulysses reflect?
A. Endurance
B. Knowledge
C. Adventure
D. Both B &C
13. In which famous literary text does the character of Ulysses/Odysseus NOT appear?
A. The Iliad (Homer)
B. The Aeneid (Virgil)
C. Hamlet (Shakespeare)
D. The Inferno (Dante)
14. Whose voice is heard throughout the poem ?/ Who is the only speaker of this poem ?
A. Achilles
B. Telemachus
C. Ulysses
D. Mariners
15. Who is the silent audience addressed to in this poem ?
A. Achilles
B. Telemachus
C. Ulysses
D. Mariners
16. The idea of Ulysses taking a final voyage is taken from
A. Homer's Odyssey
B. Virgil's Aeneid
C. Dante's Inferno
D. Shakespeare's Troilus and Cressida
17. The spirit and the the sentiment of Ulysses is taken from
A. Homer's Odyssey
B. Virgil's Aeneid
C. Dante's Inferno( Canto 26)
D. Shakespeare's Troilus and Cressida
18. Tennyson's portrayal of Ulysses who finds a comfortable, sedate life boring is found in
A. Dante's Inferno( Canto 26)
B. Virgil's Aeneid
C. Homer's Odyssey
D. Byron's Childe Harold's Pilgrimage
19. The idea of Ulysses as a figure of melancholy and disillusionment who yearns for adventure and transcends the mundane is from
A.Dante's Inferno( Canto 26)
B. Virgil's Aeneid
C. Homer's Odyssey
D. Byron's Childe Harold's Pilgrimage
20. What does Ulysses mean by the phrase “It little profits that an idle king”?
A. A king gains nothing from idleness.
B. A king should enjoy the comforts of life.
C. A king should always stay at home.
D. A king should rule with strict discipline.
21. “It little profits that an idle king”... The 'king' here refers to
A. Telemachus
B. Ulysses
C. Achilles
D. Hector
22. The word 'profits' here suggests
A. The per capita income of Ihaca
B. British Imperialism
C. Growth of Industrialization in Victorian age
D. Both B &C
23. What phrase does Ulysses use to describe his people in Ithaca?
A. "Savage race"
B. "Noble race"
C. "Faithful followers"
D. "Adventurous souls"
24. Why does Ulysses describe his people as a “savage race”?
A. They are ignorant.
B.They lack the adventurous spirit and yearning for knowledge he values.
C. They prefer to leave a mundane life and are unworthy of his rule
D. All of the above
25. What is Ulysses' tone when he describes his people as a "savage race"?
A. Respectful
B.Critical and dismissive
C. Grateful
D. Envious
26. What is Ulysses' attitude towards his life as a king in Ithaca?
A. He finds it fulfilling and peaceful.
B. He feels restless and bored.
C. He is content and enjoys ruling his people.
D.He is determined to expand his kingdom.
27. What motivates Ulysses to leave Ithaca and sail again?
A.The pursuit of wealth and power
B.A desire to escape his responsibilities
C. A yearning for new experiences and knowledge
D. Revenge against his enemies
28. Ithaca is an island kingdom on the coast of which of the following seas?
A. Aegian sea
B. Red sea
C. Ionian sea
D.Bay of Leghorn
29. "....still hearth" refers to-
A. Extinguished fire
B. Infertile aged wife
C. Silent household
D. All of the above
30. The phrase "...still hearth" is used to represent
A. Infertility of Ulysses' 'aged' wife
B. The unproductivity of Ithaca
C. Lack of energy and enthusiasm left in dull kingdom of Ithaca
D. All of the above
31. The phrase "barren crags" refer to the people of
A. Troy
B. Ithaca
C. Happy Isles
D. All of the above
32. The phrases "still hearth" and "barren crags" are symbolic of
A. The mental and moral infertility of Ithaca
B. The sexual infertility of Penelope due to old age
C. Both A & B
D. The homesickness of Telemachus
33. The name of Ulysses' 'aged' wife is
A. Bianca
B. Laura
C. Clytemnestra
D. Penelope
34. What is Ulysses’ opinion of his “aged wife” in the poem?
A. He respects her wisdom.
B.He finds her companionship fulfilling.
C. He views her with indifference.
D. He resents her for his lack of freedom.
35. What is the similarity between Ulysses and his wife?
A. Both are courageous
B. Both seek a life of adventure and knowledge
C. Both of them participated in the war of Troy
D. Both of them are aged.
36. What does "mete and dole" mean?
A. To measure out in small amounts
B. To weigh and consider
C. To justify the action
D. To govern a kingdom
37. "Unequal laws" refer to ----
A. Unfair laws
B. Variable laws meant for the ruler and the ruled
C. Laws that were unethical
D. Laws that create division between men and women
38. "That hoard, and sleep, and feed, and know not me" echoes /alludes to-
A. Hamlet's soliloquy
B. Macbeth's soliloquy
C. Troilus' soliloquy
D. King Lear's soliloquy
39. "That hoard, and sleep, and feed, and know not me" this line indicates
A. The mundane life of Ithaca
B. The lacking of the intellectual energy of the Ithacans
C. The inability of the Ithacans to recognise the noble spirit of Ulysses
D. All of the above
40. "I cannot rest from travel" this line symbolizes---
A.The Victorian spirit of Imperialism
B. The monotony of the Victorian age
C. The gloom of Ulysses
D. The gloom of Telemachus
41. "I will drink/Life to the lees" ...what does 'lees' mean?
A. Property
B.Dregs/ sediment of a drink
C. Duration
D. The garnish of a drink
42. "I will drink/Life to the lees" is an example of
A. Metaphor
B. Personification
C. Simile
D. Hyperbole
43. "I will drink/Life to the lees" echos
A. Hellenism of Greek culture
B. Utiliterianism of Victorian Age
C. Scientific Inventions of Victorian age
D. Moral obligation of Greek culture
44. "I will drink/Life to the lees reflects Ulysses desire--
A. To celebrate with his fellow mariners
B. To live with his family
C. To live his utmost till the very end of his life
D. To be immortal
45. "I will drink/Life to the lees reflects which aspect of Ulysses' character?
A. Courage
B. Energy and enthusiasm
C. Gloom
D. Wisdom
46. The adventures of Ulysses caused him
A. Joy
B. Harm
C. Suffering
D. Both A & C
47. " ..with those/That loved me," Here "those" refer to ?
A. Penelope and Telemachus
B. People of Ithaca
C. His fellow mariners
D. Achilles and other warriors of Trojan war
48. "Thro' scudding drifts..." Here 'scudding drifts' refer to ----
A. The floating mists
B. The fierce wind
C. The flying cloudlets
D. The roaring sea
49. "...the rainy Hyades" Hydes here means
A. A constellation of seven stars in spring with the sun indicating rain
B. The worshippers of Greek Gods
C. The scattered clouds before rainfall
F. The monsoon of Greece
50. Mythologically 'Hydes' are believed to be the daughters of
A. Hector
B. Achilles
C. Hellicon
D. Atlas
51. Hydes is a constellation of stars in the shape of the alphabet
A.X
B. V
C. Z
D. R
52. Mythologically 'Hydes' belongs to the sign of
A. Aries
B.Leo
C. Taurus
D. Gemini
53. The presence of 'Hydes' in the sky predicts
A. Storm
B. Thunder
C. Earthquake
D. Rain
54. "...the rainy Hyades" Why the adjective 'rainy' is used before Hydes?
A. It comes after rain
B. It ends rain
C. Hydes come with rainbow
D. Because it foretells rain
55. "Vext the dim sea"... means
A. Agitated the dark sea
B. Calms the blue sea
C. Creates tornedo
D. The wind of the seashore
56. "Vext the dim sea" alludes to
A. Shelley's Ode to the West Wind( "Angels of rain and lightning: there are spread"
B. Keats' Ode to Autumn("Season of mists and mellow fruitfulness")
C.Shelley 's The Revolt of Islam(" The starry giant dips/ His zone in the dim sea")
D. All of the above
57. "I am become a name;" This line is an example of
A. Metaphor
B. Simile
C. Both A & B
D. Symbol
58. "I am become a name;" Here the speaker means
A. He becomes immortal
B. He becomes infamous
C. He becomes a legend
D. Nobody knows his name
59. The phrase "hungry heart" is an example of
I. Personification
II. Metaphor
III. Symbol
IV. Hyperbole
A. I &II are correct
B. I, II, III are correct
C. II & IV are correct
D. Only IV is correct
60. "Much have I seen and known;" Which of the following have not been seen and known by Ulysses?
I. men and manners
II. climates and councils
III. governments
IV. Culture and beliefs
A. I &II are correct
B. I, II, III are correct
C. II & IV are correct
D. Only IV is correct
61. "And drunk delight of battle with my peers,.." This line alludes to
A. Odyssey
B. Aeneid
C. Inferno
D. Iliad
62. "And drunk delight of battle with my peers,.." which battle is referred to here ?
A. War of the Roses
B. Hundred Years War
C. War of Troy/ Trojan War
D. Trafalgar War
63. Troy was a city in
A. Greece
B. Mesopotamia, now Iraq
C. Asia Minor, now Turkey
D. Persia, now Iran
64. "Windy" Troy refers to the
A. Climate of Troy
B. Battle of Troy
C. History of Troy
D. Culture of Troy
65. "Windy Troy" alludes to
A. Child Harold's Pilgrimage
B. Aeneid
C. Inferno
D. Iliad
66. Why do the plains of Troy is "ringing"?
A. With the sound of thunder
B. With the sound of Swords
C. With the sound of horses
D. With the sound of shields
67. In Ulysses, what does the phrase “the ringing plains of windy Troy” signify?
A. The sound of Swords in the battle of Troy
B. The turbulent weather of Troy
C. The musical army retreat in Troy
D. Both B and C
68. How many times did Ulysses use the pronoun I in the poem
A. 14
B.13
C. 12
D. 11
69. "I am a part of all that I have met"--- this line recalls "I live not in myself but I become/Portion of that around me" from
A. Child Harold's Pilgrimage
B. Aeneid
C. Inferno
D. Troilus and Creseida
70. Which line best conveys Ulysses' disdain for an idle life?
A. “Matched with an aged wife, I mete and dole.”
B. “How dull it is to pause, to make an end.”
C. “Life piled on life were all too little.”
D. “I cannot rest from travel."
71. "I am a part of all that I have met"--- this line means
A. Ulysses' personality is made from his experiences and encounters
B. Ulysses left his footprints everywhere he went
C. Both A & B
D.Ulysses conquered a major portion of earth and became famous
72. "Yet all experience is an arch" metaphorizes that
A. Experience shows the true face of a man
B. Experience makes a man perfect
C. Experience is like a vault, the more one near to it, the furthur it moves
D. All of the above
73. What does Ulysses mean by “Yet all experience is an arch wherethro’ / Gleams that untravel’d world”?
A. Experience limits one’s potential.
B. Experience opens doors to new adventures.
C. Experience is a barrier to exploration.
D. Experience only reflects the past.
74. "Yet all experience is an arch" is an example of
A. Metaphor
B. Simile
C. Symbol
D. Image
75. "Gleams that untravell'd world" is an example of
A. Personification
B. Metaphor
C. Simile
D. Symbol
76. "Yet all experience is an arch wherethro'
Gleams that untravell'd world whose margin fades" These two lines means
A. Much Ulysses travels, he realizes how much world remains untravelled.
B. His experiences make him a travel hero
C. Both A & B
D. He plans to set sail for the untravelled world
77. For Ulysses it is dull to ______
A. Move
B. Travel
C. Rest
D. Pause
78. What does Ulysses imply by “To rust unburnish’d, not to shine in use”?
A. A tool (or person) loses value when unused.
B. Aging gracefully requires no effort.
C. Retirement is a peaceful state.
D. Life is meaningless without responsibilities.
79. "To rust unburnish'd, not to shine in use!" This line alludes to
A. Ulisse' speech to Achilles in Shakespeare's Troilus and Creseida
B. Iago's speech to Othello in Shakespeare's Othello
C. Antonio's speech to Basanio in Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice
D. Antony's speech to Cleopatra in Shakespeare's Antony and Cleopatra
80. "To rust unburnish'd, not to shine in use!" This is an example of
A. Personification
B. Metaphor
C. Symbol
D. Image
81. "Life piled on life/Were all too little," What do these lines mean ?
A. Multiple lives are not sufficient enough to gather knowledge and for enterprises
B. Life means struggle
C. To live till the end of life
D. Every moment adds newness to life
82. "of one to me/Little remains" What does the poet mean by "Little remains"?
A. Little portion of the world remains for Ulysses to travel
B. Without travel no other othings remain for Ulysses
C. The remaining few days of Ulysses' life as he is old
D. Ulysses had a very small amount of his remaining wealth
83. "....but every hour is saved/From that eternal silence," What does "eternal silence " mean?
A. Inactivity
B. Death
C. Rest
D. Pause
84. "....but every hour is saved/From that eternal silence,"... "eternal silence " is an example of
A. Metaphor
B. Personification
C.Periphrasis
D. Symbol
85. "....but every hour is saved/From that eternal silence,"... How "every hour" can be saved "eternal silence " ?
A. Through heroic enterprise and gathering knowledge
B. By embracing death
C. By worshipping household deities
D. Through family duties
86. "....but every hour is saved/From that eternal silence,"What is the tone of this line ?
A.Pessimistic
B. Inactive
C. Ironic
D. Optimistic
87. "and vile it were"... What does the word 'vile' mean here?
A. Insignificant, unworthy
B. Tricky
C. Smart
D. Religious
88. "and vile it were"... What does Ulysses consider as vile?
A. To take action
B. To go for adventure
C. To store and hoard
D. To gather knowledge
89. "For some three suns to store and hoard myself"...What do 'three suns' refer to here?
A. The three remaining years of his life
B. Twenty years of his toil
C. Thirty years of his life
D. Hope of conquering new world
90. 'three suns' is an example of
A. Metonymy
B. Synecdoche
C. Metaphor
D. Simile
91. What does the phrase "store and hoard myself" suggest here?
A. Ulysses' desire to rest
B. To sit, rest and save for future
C. Ulysses' plans to put his kingdom at the hand of his son
D. Ulysses' duty to pay homage to the deities
92. What does Ulysses refer to as “this gray spirit yearning in desire”?
A.His old age limiting his ambitions
B.His soul longing for exploration and adventure despite his old age
C. His desire for eternal youth
D. His nostalgia for the past
93. "And this gray spirit yearning in desire". The phrase "gray spirit" means
A. Desolation
B. Monotony
C. Old age
D. Adventurous
94. What does Ulysses mean when he says, “To follow knowledge like a sinking star”?
A. He wants to avoid the pursuit of knowledge
B. He seeks knowledge even if it is unattainable.
C. He believes knowledge is fleeting.
D. He wishes to explore the mysteries of the cosmos.
95. " Sinking Star" refers to the Greek belief that
A. Sun and stars do sink into sea after sunset
B. The stars drinking the sea water
C. The stars bathing in moonlight
D. All of the above
96. " To follow knowledge like a Sinking Star" is an example of
A. Personification
B. Metaphor
C. Simile
D. Symbol
97. The philosophy that underline the phrase "sinking Star" is
A. Hellenism (love for Greek art, culture and mythological)
B. Pantheism (A belief that God and the universe are one and the same)
C. Utilitarianism (A moral theory that judges actions by their consequences)
D. All of the above
98. The phrase "sinking Star" alludes to
A. Dante's Inferno
B. Shakespeare Troilus and Creseida
C. Homer's Odyssey
D. Byron' Childe Harold' s Pilgrimage
99. "Beyond the utmost bound of human thought" What does this line suggest ?
A. The discovery of new territories
B. Exploring new domains of knowledge
C. To seek for life after death
D. All of the above
100. "Beyond the utmost bound of human thought" What aspect of Ulysses is reflected here ?
A. Renaissance spirit that seeks to go beyond all the limits of human beings
B. His greed for wealth
C. His desire for death
D. Wisdom and gratitude
101. Upon Whom does Ulysses plan to leave the responsibilities of ruling Ithaca ?
A. His wife, Penelope
B.His son, Telemachus
C. His sailors
D. A council of elders
102. The word 'sceptre' symbolizes
A. Responsibility
B. Power
C. Tyranny
D. Gratitude
103. The 'isle' refers to
A. Ithaca
B. Happy Isle
C. Africa
D. Asia Minor
104. "....discerning to fulfil/This labour". "This labour" refers to
A. Going for adventure
B. Rule the rugged people of Ithaca
C. Paying homage to the deities
D. Taking care of Ulysses' aged wife
105. What qualities does Ulysses attribute to Telemachus?
A. Strength and bravery
B.Wisdom and patience
C. Ambition and curiosity
D. Loyalty and adventurousness
106. Ithacans are called 'rugged' because
A. They are headstrong
B. They are idle
C. It is tough to civilize them
D. All of the above
108. "Subdue them to the useful and the good" . Here "useful and good" denote
A. Make them productive and civilized
B. Make them noble minded
C. Make them adventurous
D. Make them courageous
109. "Most blameless is he," who is referred to as 'he'?
A. Ulysses
B. Achilles
C. Telemachus
D. All of the above
110. How does Ulysses describe Telemachus’ future role?
A.A ruler who will bring adventure to Ithaca
B. A leader who will guide the people with patience
C. A warrior like his father
D. A poet and philosopher
111. "Most blameless is he," . What light does this line focus Telemachus ?
A. He is not guilty of any crime
B. He is innocent and gentle
C. He is free from any addiction
D. He is stable and dutiful
112. "...centred in the sphere/Of common duties," What light does this line focus Telemachus ?
A. He is not guilty of any crime
B. He is innocent and gentle
C. He is free from any addiction
D. He is stable and dutiful
113. "...decent not to fail/In offices of tenderness," what does "offices of tenderness" mean here ?
A. Telemachus's tender care for Ithacans
B. Telemachus's love for his father
C. Telemachus's unfaltering love and duty for his mother
D. All of the above
114. "offices of tenderness" is an example of
A. Personification
B. Simile
C. Metaphor
D. Periphrasis
115. "Meet adoration to my household gods"... What does this phrase "meet adoration" mean ?
A. Proper homage
B. Confront
C. Execute something with indifference
D. Execute something with love
116. "He works his work, I mine" This line suggests the conflict between
A. Religion and duty vs adventure, knowledge and exploration
B. Good vs Evil
C. Science vs religion
D. Conservatism vs Modernity
117. In Ulysses, what does the phrase “There lies the port; the vessel puffs her sail” indicate?
A.Ulysses' readiness to embark on a new journey
B. A metaphor for his acceptance of death
C. His longing to remain in Ithaca
D. The arrival of foreign traders
118. "There gloom the dark, broad seas" What time is referred to here ?
A. Dawn
B. Twilight /Evening
C. Morning
D. Night
119. "There gloom the dark, broad seas" . Here "gloom" is an example of
A. Noun
B. Adjective
C. Adverb
D. Verb
120. The word 'frolic' means
A. Frozen
B. Warm
C. Lighthearted or playful
D. Sombre
121. "Souls that have toil'd, and wrought" How were the souls toiled and wrought ?
A. Through rest and pause
B. Through savage ruling
C. Through the adventurous and war
D. All of the above
122. What does the word 'wrought' mean ?
A. Shaped by effort
B. Write
C. Destined
D. Thought
123. "The thunder and the Sunshine" signify
A. The challanges and joys of adventures/ The experiences and honours that journey brought to them
B. The climate changes during sea journey
C. The horrors of war
D. The experiences of the war
124. "The thunder and the Sunshine" is an example of
A. Metaphor
B. Metonymy(symbol for the things symbolize)
C. Personification
D. Simile
125. "Free hearts, free foreheads". Here "free" denotes
A. Freedom
B. Valueless
C. Free of responsibility
D. Bold and frank
126. "Free hearts, free foreheads" is an example of
A. Metonymy (symbol for the things symbolize)
B. Metaphor
C. Synecdoche (part for the whole)
D. Vision
127. How does Ulysses describe old age in the poem?
A.As a time for rest and peace
B.As a period of inactivity and decay
C. As a phase of continuous striving
D. As a reward for past achievements
128. What does old age have ?
A. Honour
B. Toil
C. Both a & b
D. Responsibility
129. What does Ulysses believe about his own potential in the face of old age?
A. It is diminished and irrelevant.
B. It can still lead to meaningful endeavors.
C. It has been fulfilled entirely.
D. It is wasted on mundane duties.
130. The line “Old age hath yet his honour and his toil” suggests that Ulysses believes:
A. Aging is a time of rest and and peace.
B. Old age brings both dignity and continued effort.
C. Aging is a burden and without value.
D. Old age offers little to those who once lived boldly.
131. What does Ulysses say about death in the poem?
A. It is a tragic end to life.
B. It can be avoided through adventure.
C. It should be faced with courage and dignity.
D. It is irrelevant to those who seek knowledge.
132. In the poem, what is Ulysses' view of death?
A. An opportunity to reunite with great souls in Happy Isles
B. It is a great adventure.
C. It should be embraced with heroism.
D. All of the above
133. What does Ulysses imply when he says, “Death closes all; but something ere the end”?
A. Life is meaningless because of death.
B. People should strive to achieve something before they die.
C. Death marks the beginning of a new journey.
D. Death should not be feared
134. “Death closes all" This line originally appears in which of the following texts ?
A. Odyssey Book 11
B. Iliad Book 4
C. Paradise Lost Book 9
D. Rape of the Lock Canto 3
135. “Death closes all" is an example of
A. Personification
B. Metaphor
C. Metonymy
D. Synecdoche
136. What is the significance of the phrase “Not unbecoming men that strove with Gods”?
A. Ulysses and his mariners have divine qualities.
B. They are mortals who lived lives of heroic courage.
C. They aim to surpass the power of gods.
D. They regret their defiance of the gods.
137. “Not unbecoming men" what does it mean ?
A. Fate of Man
B. Worthy of Man
C. The courage of Man
D. The duty of Man
138. “Not unbecoming men that strove with Gods” This lines refers to
A. Iliad where gods like venus and Mars took the side of the Trojans
B. Iliad where Ulysses being a human fought with the God Poseidon
C. Both A & B
D. Paradise Lost that justifies of ways of God to Man
139. "The lights begin to twinkle from the rocks:" What time us referred to here?
A. Evening
B. Morning
C. Night
D. Dawn
140. "The lights begin to twinkle from the rocks:" mean
A. Night is coming
B. The nearby locality lights lamp
C. Ulysses is enlightened
D. There was lightening and thunder
141. While describing Ulysses' voyage Tennyson resorts to
A. Homer
B. Dante
C. Virgil
D. Byron
142. The Ulysses of Dante began his voyage
A. In the morning
B. At night
C. At dawn
D. In the evening
143. Which literary device is most evident in the line “The long day wanes: the slow moon climbs”?
A. Simile
B. Personification
C.Metaphor
D. Both B & C
144. “The long day wanes:" This metaphorically suggests
A. The approaching death in the life of Ulysses as he was aged
B. The night of challenges
C. His monotony of staying at home
D. All of the above
145. "the deep/Moans round with many voices". Here "the deep" means
A. Knowledge
B. Twilight sky
C. The ocean/sea
D. Old age
146. "the deep" is an example of
A. Periphrasis
B. Synecdoche
C. Metonymy
D. Symbol
147. "the deep/Moans round with many voices"is an example of
A. Personification
B. Metaphor
C. Metonymy
D. Synecdoche
148. "many voices" suggests
A. The voices of the mariners
B. The various sound of the ocean/sea
C. The clamour of the swords in the battlefield
D. Both B and C
149. What is the effect of the "many voices" of the ocean/sea?
A. It both enchants and intimidates
B. It calls the mariners to travel
C. It intimidates Ulysses so that he decides to stay home.
D. It intimidates mariners so that they decide to stay home.
150. What does the line “Come, my friends, / 'Tis not too late to seek a newer world” signify?
A. A desire to start fresh and explore the unknown
B. An admission of defeat in Ithaca
C. A longing to reconnect with his youth
D. A farewell to his family
151. What does the sea symbolize in Ulysses?
A. The dangers of the unknown
B. freedom and adventure
C. Mystery and Uncertainty
D. All of the above
152. Why does Ulysses say, “Some work of noble note, may yet be done”?
A. He believes his life is incomplete without further accomplishments.
B. He wants to prove his worth to the people of Ithaca.
C. He feels Telemachus cannot succeed without his guidance.
D. He desires to reclaim his youth.
153. What does Ulysses describe as his “unquenched thirst”?
A. His desire for immortality
B. His longing for knowledge and adventure
C. His wish to expand his kingdom
D. His love for his family
154. "Furrows" mean
A. The hollow between the waves
B. Fury
C. Follow
D. Fear
155. "The sounding furrows" is an example of
A. A visual image
B. The audio-visual image
C. The tactile image
D. The auditory image
156. "The sounding furrows" create the image of
A. The deep moaning of the sea
B. a ship carving its way through the sea,
C. Ulysses' affirmation to set for a new voyage
D. The mariners effort to set sail again
157. What does "The sounding furrows" represent in Ulysses?
A. The determination of the mariners over the sea
B. The determination of Ulysses to stay at home
C. The forceful and determined nature of Ulysses' quest for new experiences
D. The futile efforts of Ulysses to motivate his mariners
158. "for my purpose holds" What is the purpose of Ulysses ?
A. To sail beyond the sunset
B. To sail beyond the baths of all the western stars
C. To sail until he dies
D. All of the above
159. "for my purpose holds". Here "purpose" denotes
A. Destiny
B. Intention
C. Both A & B
D. Duty
160. "It may be that the gulfs will wash us down:" The gulf here refers to
A. The gulf of Gibraltar
B. The gulf of Corinth
C. The gulf of Galway
D. A & B are true
161. What does Ulysses refer to as “the Happy Isles”?
A. an isle of the blessed also known as Elysium
B.a pre-hellenic concept of a paradise where virtuous heroes and demigods went after death
C. a mythical destination of eternal rest, situated at the bank of river Lethe
D. All of the above
162. What does the “Happy Isles” symbolize in the poem?
A. The blessed afterlife or paradise
B. Ithaca’s neighboring islands
C. A place of rest for sailors
D. The Greek islands of myth
163. Which of the following is Not true about "happy Isles"
A. Happy Isles mythologically refers to the West pillars of Hercules in the Atlantic Ocean.
B. The modern name of it is Canary Isles
C. an isle of the blessed also known as Elysium
D. None of the above
164. Who was Achilles?
A. The hero of Iliad
B. The strongest warrior of the Greek Army
C. Achilles' heel was his weakest point
D. All of the above
165. "Tho' much is taken, much abides;" The tone is
A. Optimistic
B.Pessimistic
C. Stoic
D. Introspective
166. "Tho' much is taken, much abides;" What does this line mean?
A. The choice of leaving Ithace will financially affect Ulysses
B. Though Ulysses and his mariners lost their youthful vivacity due to old age, but still they can have great things to do with their courage and desire.
C. Though Ulysses is on the sea, but Telemachus is there to take care of his kingdom
D. All of the above
167. Ulysses refers to himself and his companions as “One equal temper of heroic hearts.” What does this imply?
A. They share the same courage and resolve.
B. They are equals in age and experience.
C. They are indifferent to heroism.
D. They are united by their loyalty to Ithaca.
168. Ulysses refers to his mariners as:
A. Faithful servants
B. Souls that have toil'd, and wrought, and thought with me
C.One equal temper with heroic hearts
D. Both B and C
169. What does Ulysses mean by “We are not now that strength which in old days / Moved earth and heaven”?
A. He regrets his lost youth and strength.
B.He acknowledges the limitations of old age.
C. He believes his achievements are insignificant.
D. He wishes to relive his past glory
170. The line “Made weak by time and fate, but strong in will” reflects Ulysses' belief in what?
A. The inevitability of human weakness
B.The power of the human spirit to endure
C.The futility of resisting fate
D. The strength of his physical abilities
171. Ulysses’ famous declaration “To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield” reflects which of the following?
A. An advice to his son to remain stick to his duty
B. His determination to live life fully despite challenges and oddities of old age
C. His belief in the power of fate and his past memories
D. His desire to return to Ithaca
172. Which line in the poem reflects Ulysses’ desire for adventure and exploration?
A. “I mete and dole unequal laws unto a savage race.”
B. “To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield.”
C . “This is my son, mine own Telemachus.”
D. “The long day wanes: the slow moon climbs.”
173. What does Ulysses compare himself to in the poem?
A. A caged bird
B. A rusty sword
C. A ship lost at sea
D. An arch
174. Which line suggests Ulysses’ dissatisfaction with a life of inactivity?
A.“Matched with an aged wife, I mete and dole.”
B. “How dull it is to pause, to make an end."
C. “Life piled on life were all too little.”
D. “As though to breathe were life.”
175. How does the poem Ulysses end?
A. With Ulysses reunited with Achilles
B. With Ulysses bidding farewell to his son.
C. With Ulysses preparing for his final voyage.
D. With Ulysses deciding to stay in Ithaca.
176. What does the “untraveled world” symbolize for Ulysses?
A. A source of fear and uncertainty
B. New opportunities and unknown experiences
C. A metaphor for the afterlife
D. A longing for his homecoming
177. How does Ulysses describe his past adventures?
A. As dull and uneventful
B. As noble and inspiring
C. As difficult and tragic
D. As ordinary and mundane
178. What does the phrase “the quiet life” symbolize in Ulysses?
A. Peace and contentment
B. Rest after a life of hard work
C. Boredom and lack of adventure
D. The rewards of kingship
179. Which quality does Ulysses admire most in his mariners?
A. Loyalty and obedience
B.Their willingness to follow him into danger and never yield
C. Their urge to strive, find and seek
D. All of the above
180. Which line best expresses Ulysses' refusal to succumb to old age?
A. “The long day wanes: the slow moon climbs.”
B. “To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield.”
C.“I cannot rest from travel.”
D. “There lies the port; the vessel puffs her sail.”
181. In Ulysses, how does the speaker view his previous adventures?
A. As the most fulfilling part of his life
B.As a waste of time and energy
C.As something he wishes to forget
D.As unimportant compared to his current role
182. How does Ulysses describe his experiences of travel and exploration?
A. As monotonous and repetitive
B. As enriching and enlightening
C. As dangerous and regretful
D. As a means to escape responsibility
183. What does Ulysses suggest about the nature of heroism in the poem?
A. It fades with age.
B. It is rooted in constant striving and adventure.
C. It is defined by ruling one’s kingdom.
D. It is achieved through personal sacrifice.
184. Which characteristic best describes Ulysses in the poem?
A. Resigned and nostalgic
B. Restless and ambitious
C. Content and wise
D. Regretful and apologetic
185. Which of the following poem has a similar tone of Ulysses, that is an aged man contemplating his life's end ?
A. T.S. Eliot's Gerontion
B. W.H. Auden's The Shield of Achilles
C. G.M. Hopkins' A Pied Beauty
D. T.S. Eliot's The Wasteland
Fill in the blanks Type Questions
186. It little ______ that an idle king,
A. benefits
B. yields
C. means
D.profits
187. By this _____ hearth, among these _____ crags
A. Barren, still
B. Still, Barren
C. Hoard, store
D. Mete, dole
188. For always roaming with a ______ heart
A. happy
B. honoured
C. hungry
D. humble
189. Ulysses does not want to rest from ______
A. War
B. Voyage
C. Travel
D. His duty as a king
190. "Much have I seen and known; cities of men
And manners,________councils, governments"
A. Climates
B. Customs
C. Conventions
D. Communication
191. And drunk _____ of battle with my______
A. delight, peers
B. delicacy, companions
C. dullness, opponents
D. deliciousness, peers
192. "scudding drifts" means ______
A. Lazy movements
B. Hurried/ speedy movements
C. Scatter silently
D. Struggling movements
193. Far on the ______ plains of______ Troy.
A. Windy, ringing
B. Savage, rugged
C. ringing, windy
D. rugged, savage
194. All experiences are compared to ______
A. Art
B. Mirror
C. Arch
D. Wealth
195. Ulysses wants to follow ______like a sinking star
A. Adventure
B. Heroism
C. Happy Isles
D. Knowledge
A B
I.Achilles 1. Became a name
II. Aged wife 2. Penelope
III. Ulysses 3. Happy Isles
I-2, II- 1, III-3
I-1 II- 2, III-3
I-3, II- 2, III-1
I-2, II- 3, III-1
A B
I. Most blameless 1. Ithaca
II. Savage race 2. Achilles
III. Trojan war 3. Telemachus
I-2, II- 1, III-3
I-1 II- 2, III-3
I-3, II- 1, III-2
I-2, II- 3, III-1
A B
I. Telemachus. 1. People of Ithaca
II. Barren crags. 2Constellation of stars
III. Hydes 3.Soft degrees
I-2, II- 1, III-3
I-3 II- 1, III-2
I-1, II- 2, III-3
I-2, II- 3, III-1
A B
I.Scudding drift 1.souls that have toiled
II. Sinking star 2.Knowledge
III.Mariners 3. Rainy Hydes
I-2, II- 1, III-3
I-1 II- 2, III-3
I-3, II- 2, III-1
I-2, II- 3, III-1
A B
I.free hearts. 1. Old age
II. Meet adoration 2. Household gods
III.Honour and toil 3. Ulysses
I-2, II- 1, III-3
I-1 II- 2, III-3
I-3, II- 2, III-1
I-2, II- 3, III-1
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