MCQs on Composed Upon Westminster Bridge by William Wordsworth,Important MCQs on Composed Upon Westminster Bridge by William Wordsworth
Important MCQs on Composed Upon Westminster Bridge by William Wordsworth
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MCQs on Composed Upon Westminster Bridge
by William Wordsworth
Important MCQs of Composed Upon Westminster Bridge by William Wordsworth
1. How
many lines are there in the poem "Composed Upon Westminster Bridge"?
A. 12
B. 14
C. 16
D. 10
2. What
type of poem is "Composed Upon Westminster Bridge"?
A. Ode
B. Elegy
C. Sonnet
D. Ballad
3. What
is the rhyme scheme of this sonnet?
A. ABAB CDCD EFEF GG
B. ABBA ABBA CDC DCD
C. AABB CCDD EEFF GG
D. ABAB BABA CDDC DC
4. What
are the first eight lines of a Petrarchan sonnet called?
A. Sestet
B. Quatrain
C. Octave
D. Couplet
5. What
are the last six lines of a Petrarchan sonnet called?
A. Octave
B. Stanza
C. Couplet
D. Sestet
6. What
is the "volta" in a sonnet?
A. A type of rhyme
B. A change in tone or idea
C. A poetic device
D. A simile
7. Which
type of sonnet is "Composed Upon Westminster Bridge"?
A. Shakespearean
B. Italian
C. Spenserian
D. Free Verse
8. What
marks the transition in thought in a sonnet?
A. Metaphor
B. Volta
C. Personification
D. Hyperbole
9. Who
wrote "Composed Upon Westminster Bridge"?
A. John Milton
B. William Blake
C. William Wordsworth
D. T.S. Eliot
10. On what
date was the poem composed?
A. July 4, 1801
B. September 3, 1802
C. March 21, 1798
D. December 25, 1800
Content and Imagery
11. What city
is described in the poem?
A. Paris
B. Rome
C. London
D. Venice
12. What is
compared to a garment in the poem?
A. The sun
B. The city
C. The river
D. The houses
13. What
natural element is emphasized as absent in the city air?
A. Wind
B. Snow
C. Smoke
D. Rain
14. According
to the poet, what lies “open unto the fields and to the sky”?
A. The buildings
B. The ships
C. The theatres
D. All of the above
15. Which of
the following is NOT mentioned in the poem?
A. Ships
B. Trees
C. Towers
D. Domes
16. How does
the poet describe the beauty of the morning?
A. Gloomy
B. Dull
C. Silent and bare
D. Crowded and noisy
17. What is the
mood of the poem?
A. Anger
B. Serenity
C. Confusion
D. Fear
18. What time
of day is depicted in the poem?
A. Afternoon
B. Evening
C. Night
D. Morning
19. What is the
“mighty heart” in the poem a symbol of?
A. The King
B. Nature
C. The city of London
D. The poet
20. What
emotion does the poet express in the line “Dear God!”?
A. Anger
B. Confusion
C. Awe and reverence
D. Regret
Language and Literary Devices
21. “The city
now doth, like a garment, wear...” is an example of:
A. Metaphor
B. Simile
C. Irony
D. Personification
22. “All bright
and glittering in the smokeless air” is an example of:
A. Alliteration
B. Hyperbole
C. Simile
D. Metaphor
23. What figure
of speech is “The river glideth at his own sweet will”?
A. Metaphor
B. Irony
C. Personification
D. Apostrophe
24. Which line
shows a deep sense of calm and peace?
A. “The beauty of the morning; silent, bare”
B. “Dull would he be of soul...”
C. “Ne'er saw I, never felt, a calm so deep!”
D. “The river glideth...”
25. What kind
of tone does the poet maintain throughout the poem?
A. Critical
B. Joyful
C. Admiring
D. Sarcastic
Comprehension and Interpretation
26. What does
the poet find “majestic”?
A. The palace
B. The river
C. The view of the city
D. The sunlight
27. Who would be
“dull of soul” according to the poet?
A. One who never sleeps
B. One who ignores the beauty of the city
C. One who is too talkative
D. One who writes poems
28. What does
the poet say he has never seen or felt before?
A. Such noise
B. Such confusion
C. Such calm
D. Such fear
29. What has
not yet begun when the poet observes the city?
A. The school
B. The church bell
C. The bustle and noise of day
D. The rainfall
30. What does
“steep” mean in the line “Never did sun more beautifully steep”?
A. Sleep
B. Soak
C. Climb
D. Shine
Vocabulary and Word Meaning
31. What is the
meaning of “glideth”?
A. Falls
B. Flows
C. Stops
D. Climbs
32. What does
the word “bare” imply in the poem?
A. Empty
B. Covered
C. Shining
D. Cloudy
33. What is
“splendour” associated with in the poem?
A. Night
B. Shadow
C. Sunlight
D. Fog
34. What does
“seem asleep” suggest about the houses?
A. They are burning
B. They are in darkness
C. They are still and quiet
D. They are falling
35. What does
the poet mean by “smokeless air”?
A. Rainy weather
B. Air without industrial pollution
C. Air full of fog
D. Night air
Critical Thinking
36. Why does
the poet admire the city at this moment?
A. It is crowded
B. It is shining
C. It is peaceful and beautiful
D. It is loud and busy
37. Why does
the poet use religious language like “Dear God!”?
A. To show disappointment
B. To express spiritual awe
C. To question faith
D. To be dramatic
38. What
contrast does the poet create in the poem?
A. Night vs. Day
B. Silence vs. Sound
C. Morning stillness vs. daily bustle
D. Nature vs. Machinery
39. What best
describes the city at the time the poet sees it?
A. Sleeping and lifeless
B. Calm and majestic
C. Foggy and grey
D. Noisy and bright
40. What is the
poet’s attitude toward London in this poem?
A. Disgusted
B. Fearful
C. Proud and amazed
D. Jealous
Mixed Revision
41. “Never did
sun more beautifully steep...” refers to the beauty of:
A. Houses
B. Nature
C. Valley, rock, or hill
D. London streets
42. “A sight so
touching in its majesty” refers to:
A. The Parliament
B. Westminster Bridge
C. The city of London
D. The River Thames
43. “At his own
sweet will” refers to:
A. The city
B. The poet
C. The river
D. The sun
44. What
literary device is used in “the very houses seem asleep”?
A. Alliteration
B. Metaphor
C. Simile
D. Personification
45. Which
aspect of the city is most admired in the poem?
A. Its silence and serenity
B. Its people
C. Its wealth
D. Its power
46. Which line
reveals the poet's personal experience?
A. “Never did sun...”
B. “Ne’er saw I, never felt...”
C. “The city now doth...”
D. “All bright and glittering...”
47. What causes
the city to look bright and glittering?
A. Moonlight
B. Fog
C. Smokeless air
D. Artificial lights
48. What is
suggested by the phrase “mighty heart”?
A. The king of England
B. The poet’s feeling
C. The industrial energy of London
D. The churches
49. The poem
celebrates the harmony of:
A. Man and machine
B. Nature and city
C. Business and politics
D. Music and poetry
50. Overall,
the poem is a celebration of:
A. London’s political strength
B. London’s beauty in the quiet morning
C. London’s people and markets
D. The bridge over the Thames
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