Poetry Quizzes, Questions & Answers
Recent Poetry Quizzes
Please take this quiz after reading the introduction about Shakespeare's language and the handout on blank verse. You will have five minutes to complete it.
Questions: 5 | Attempts: 648 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2023
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Sample QuestionHow many syllables are usually in a line of blank verse?
This is a way too hard quiz trust me
Questions: 8 | Attempts: 279 | Last updated: Mar 20, 2023
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Sample QuestionThe Cicones lived in the city of_____
Dante's Inferno Quiz 2 explores key elements from Dante Alighieri's epic poem. It assesses knowledge of characters, settings, and philosophical themes, enhancing understanding of this foundational work in Western literature.
Questions: 22 | Attempts: 108 | Last updated: Jan 19, 2024
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Sample QuestionWhat is the punishment of the Carnal?
It's a 10-question quiz on the sixth and seventh cantos of Dante's Inferno.
Inferno is the first part of Dante's Divine Comedy, in which he describes his journey through hell, guided by the Roman poet Virgil. He...
Questions: 10 | Attempts: 527 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2023
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Sample QuestionWho is the tormenting genius of the Third Circle?
Poetry is one way people use to portray their emotions to the intended readers or listeners. If you are also into poetry, take this poetry practice test. Are you new students taking up poetry, but you do not know which type of...
Questions: 15 | Attempts: 46896 | Last updated: Jun 15, 2025
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Sample QuestionAlliteration is:
Do you love literature? Do you love poetry in it? Of course, you do. Here are a few poetry terms quiz questions and answers for you. Poetry is a big and beautiful part of literature. But what makes poetry great is the use of...
Questions: 28 | Attempts: 15249 | Last updated: Mar 18, 2025
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Sample QuestionInvolves playing with a word that can have two different meanings.
A 10-question quiz about the second and third cantos of Dante's Inferno.
Questions: 10 | Attempts: 2259 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2023
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Sample QuestionWho sent Virgil to guide the protagonist?
Are you ready to take this "O Captain My Captain MCQ quiz?" "O Captain! My Captain!" is an extended metaphor poem which is written by Walt Whitman in 1865, and it is about the death of a major U.S. president....
Questions: 10 | Attempts: 20310 | Last updated: Feb 28, 2024
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Sample QuestionWhich President is "O Captain! My Captain" based on?
A seven-question quiz about the first Canto of Dante's Inferno
Questions: 7 | Attempts: 3195 | Last updated: Mar 28, 2024
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Sample QuestionWho is the shade that serves as the poet's guide?
This quiz focuses on 'The Rime of the Ancient Mariner' by Samuel Taylor Coleridge. It assesses understanding of key plot points such as the Mariner's voyage, the shooting of the Albatross, and consequential events. Ideal for...
Questions: 22 | Attempts: 610 | Last updated: Mar 17, 2023
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