English Q1, W5 - Song to Celia

Question 1

Drink to me with only thine eyes,
And I will pledge with mine.

Answer 1

B. The poet longed to see the sight of a beautiful woman whom he can pledge with.

Question 2

Or leave a kiss but in the cup,
And I’ll not look for wine.

Answer 2

B. If she doesn’t want to “drink,” she can just leave a kiss.

Question 3

The thirst from the soul doth rise,
Doth ask a drink divine.

Answer 3

D. The speaker describes an action he instigated.

Question 4

But might I of Jove’s nectar sup,
I would not change for thine.

Answer 4

C. The emotions for his lover will not change no matter what.

Question 5

I sent thee late a rosy wreath,
Not so much honoring thee.

Answer 5

C. He sent her a rosy wreath to show the hope of everlasting love.

Question 6

As giving it a hope that there
It could not withered be.

Answer 6

B. The hope of a man to his lover will not easily fade.

Question 7

But thou thereon did’st only breath,
And sent’st back to me.

Answer 7

A. The woman just smelled the wreath then returned it to the man. (not the exact answer)