View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3, Lines 143-223.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Epigraph means:
(a) A quote or citation placed at the beginning of a literary work in order to set a theme for the whole.
(b) A rhyming quatrain with which a poem begins or ends.
(c) A collection of lines from the poem, placed at its beginning to foreshadow themes to come.
(d) A brief letter written by the author of a poem about his work.

2. How many men are there in the crew?
(a) Two-hundred.
(b) Twelve.
(c) Forty.
(d) Thirty-seven.

3. How many passengers are on the ship that arrives?
(a) Two-hundred.
(b) Four.
(c) Zero.
(d) Two.

4. All of the sailors, including the Mariner, are mute by extreme thirst. How does he tell them what he sees?
(a) He writes a note.
(b) He kicks his legs violently.
(c) He draws a picture.
(d) Drinks his own blood.

5. What does the Hermit instruct the Mariner to teach others?
(a) To never kill animals.
(b) To fight the evil spirits who terrorize man throughout the world.
(c) To love and reverence all things made by God.
(d) To live a solitary life of peace.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the sailors initially believe the Albatross had favorably done for them?

2. Why do his shipmates cry out against the Mariner?

3. How does the Ship's journey begin?

4. In what direction is the Mariner looking when he spots something at the Line?

5. At what time of day does the Albatross die?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 263 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample