The Raven
Read "The Raven," answer?'s mentally, then take this timed quiz.
- 1.
Where is the speaker at the start of the poem?
- A.
Falling asleep in his study as he is reading an old book
- B.
Sleeping in his bed
- C.
Reading the paper at his kitchen table midday
Correct Answer
A. Falling asleep in his study as he is reading an old book -
- 2.
Why was he reading?
- A.
He wanted to finish his book
- B.
He was trying to get something off his mind
- C.
He had nightmares and was afraid to go to sleep
Correct Answer
B. He was trying to get something off his mind -
- 3.
What did he first think was making the noise at his door and window?
- A.
A neighbor
- B.
A raven
- C.
A ghost
Correct Answer
A. A neighbor -
- 4.
Describe his changing thoughts as the raven keeps saying "Nevernore.:
- A.
First he thought it was Lenore, then a devil
- B.
First he thought it was it was an angel, then Pluto
- C.
First he thought it was saying the only thing he knew, then answering wisely
Correct Answer
C. First he thought it was saying the only thing he knew, then answering wisely -
- 5.
"Lenore" and "Nevermore" rhyme. By the end of the poem, what meaning connects these two words?
- A.
Lenore ran away and got lost, and she can't find her way back home
- B.
He will nevermore forget or see Lenore, in this life or the next
- C.
Lenore left him for someone else and will be back nevermore
Correct Answer
B. He will nevermore forget or see Lenore, in this life or the next -
- 6.
Where was the raven at the end of the poem?
- A.
He flew away after delivering his message
- B.
The speaker chased him out of the house
- C.
He was still sitting on the statue
Correct Answer
C. He was still sitting on the statue -
- 7.
What mood was created by this poem? Check all that apply.
- A.
Humor
- B.
Eerie
- C.
Scarey
- D.
Sad
- E.
Thoughtful
Correct Answer(s)
B. Eerie
C. Scarey
D. Sad -
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