This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "Lines Composed a Few Miles above Tintern Abbey, on Revisiting the Banks of the Wye during a Tour, July 13, 1798" Lines 1-50.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the speaker mean when he says he was "'mid the din/ Of towns and cities" (lines 26-27)?
(a) In the city, he was surrounded by loud, unpleasant noise.
(b) In the city, he was often forced to hurry and rush through things.
(c) In the city, he was often tired and hungry.
(d) In the city, he was surrounded by crowds and confusion.

2. In line 26, how does the speaker characterize the rooms he has been in in the city?
(a) "Darkened."
(b) "Secluded."
(c) "Lonely."
(d) "Dim."

3. Besides in his heart and mind, where does the speaker say he felt "sensations sweet" when he remembered the landscape (28)?
(a) In his blood.
(b) In his throat.
(c) In his stomach.
(d) In his bones.

4. Which is the best interpretation of lines 30-31, "And passing even into my purer mind/ With tranquil restoration"?
(a) Only when the speaker was quiet and still could he perfectly remember the landscape.
(b) The memories made the speaker feel calm and refreshed.
(c) The speaker was often distracted by boredom and negative thoughts.
(d) The speaker made a conscious effort to focus on the memories.

5. Which is the most reasonable interpretation of the speaker's line 19 mention of "some uncertain notice"?
(a) The trees obscure his vision.
(b) The trees are unaware of the people beneath them.
(c) The smoke's meaning is unclear.
(d) He is not sure whether he is imagining the smoke.