Poet Quizzes & Trivia

Are you a poetry reader? Or maybe you are a poet yourself? Regardless, our online poet quizzes will require all of your knowledge on the matter. From the Epic of Gilgamesh to modern-day poetry, we have everything you could think of.

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Lord Byron Quiz! How Much You Know?

Questions: 5 | Attempts: 608 | Last updated: Sep 15, 2020

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When was Lord Byron born?

10th, January 1788

30th, December 1787

22nd, January 1788

20th, January 1788

What Kind Of Poet Are You? Quiz

We do have our own styles in expressing ourselves in writing. Do you agree? One of the easiest way of expressing our ideas is through writing a poem, whether it's a free-verse or a sonnet.� In this personality quiz, you...

Questions: 7 | Attempts: 728 | Last updated: Jul 13, 2021

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Which color is better for you?

Green

Red

Blue

Black

British Romantic Poets Review

You may use the internet to research and find the answers to these multi-choice questions.

Questions: 53 | Attempts: 490 | Last updated: Feb 26, 2019

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Who wrote: "Songs of Innocence," "Songs of Experience," and "Visions of the Daughters of Albion?"

Mary Wollstonecraft

Lord Byron

William Blake

Test Your Knowledge On Famous Poets!

From Robert Frost to Maya Angelou to the legendary William Shakespare, history is filled with great, famous poets, along with their well-known poems. Are you a fan of poetry? Take this quiz to test your knowledge on famous...

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 938 | Last updated: Jun 25, 2021

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Who wrote the poem, "Phenomenal Woman"?

Maya Angelou

Margaret Atwood

Sylvia Plath

Emily Dickinson

What Romantic Poet Are You Most Like?

Every person, regardless of their gender and social class, has dreamed about being a Romantic poet at least once in their lives (yes you have, admit it). Just because you've dreamed of become a certain Romantic poet...

Questions: 9 | Attempts: 359 | Last updated: Jun 18, 2021

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Which is most likely your opinion on love affair?

Love shall be free!!!!Let marriage die!

Love is a encounter and detachment; it can be prevented and can’t be retained. I will remember it.

True Love shall not be like a flower flourishing for a time, but a sheltering tree.

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William Shakespeare and John Donne! Quiz

Welcome to Trivia Facts and Questions on William Shakespeare and John Donne! These two English writers have been credited with writing some of the best work in the English language, confusing their works. How well do you know...

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 232 | Last updated: Mar 3, 2021

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Shakespeare shows the invention in the following ways.

Writing love sonnets to a young man.

Expanding the subject-matter of the sonnet

Criticizing the conventions of courtly love

How Much Do You Know About These Famous Poets?

How much do you know about these Famous Poets?

Directions: Read each question. Choose the best answer. Answer all open-ended questions using complete sentences.

Questions: 12 | Attempts: 101 | Last updated: Apr 25, 2018

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Read this excerpt from "Your Feet" and answer the question below.But I love your feet only because they walked upon the earth and upon the wind and upon the waters, until they found me. Pablo NerudaWhich of the following poetic devices was used? Choose all correct answers.

Hyperbole

Onomatopoeia

Rhyme

Which Poet Are You?

Take our quiz to find out which of the three poets you are! By Charlene and Emily~

Questions: 8 | Attempts: 81 | Last updated: Jun 6, 2019

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Would you light a wastebasket on fire on stage if the poet before you was taking too long?

Definitely!

Probably, because I'm a little crazy.

No. Unless they were against racial equality.