Ozymandius

Question 1

Who wrote the poem ‘Ozymandias’?

Answer 1

Percy Bysshe Shelley

Question 2

What is the main theme of ‘Ozymandias’?

Answer 2

The transience of power and the inevitable decline of all leaders.

Question 3

True or False: Ozymandias is a real historical figure.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

Fill in the blank: Ozymandias is often associated with the ancient Egyptian pharaoh _____

Answer 4

Ramesses II

Question 5

What literary device is predominantly used in ‘Ozymandias’?

Answer 5

Imagery

Question 6

In which year was ‘Ozymandias’ published?

Answer 6

1818

Question 7

What is the tone of the poem ‘Ozymandias’?

Answer 7

Ironical and reflective

Question 8

Multiple Choice: What does the ‘sneer of cold command’ refer to in the poem? A) A statue’s expression B) A historical event C) A ruler’s decree D) A battle

Answer 8

A) A statue’s expression

Question 9

What does the shattered visage symbolize in ‘Ozymandias’?

Answer 9

The fragility of human pride and legacy

Question 10

True or False: The poem suggests that art can outlast human power.

Answer 10

True

Question 11

Short Answer: What does the traveler represent in ‘Ozymandias’?

Answer 11

The passage of time and the spread of stories.

Question 12

Fill in the blank: The inscription on the pedestal of the statue reads, ‘Look on my works, ye mighty, and _____.’

Answer 12

despair

Question 13

What is the setting of ‘Ozymandias’?

Answer 13

A vast, empty desert

Question 14

How does Shelley portray the power of Ozymandias in the poem?

Answer 14

As ultimately fleeting and subject to decay.

Question 15

Multiple Choice: Which aspect of human experience does ‘Ozymandias’ primarily explore? A) Love B) Time C) War D) Nature

Answer 15

B) Time

Question 16

What type of poem is ‘Ozymandias’?

Answer 16

Sonnet

Question 17

True or False: The poem is written in the first person.

Answer 17

False

Question 18

What is the significance of the ‘lonely sands’ mentioned in the poem?

Answer 18

It emphasizes isolation and the passage of time.

Question 19

Fill in the blank: ‘Ozymandias’ is often interpreted as a critique of _____ and hubris.

Answer 19

arrogance

Question 20

What does the poem suggest about the relationship between kings and their empires?

Answer 20

Empires built on pride and tyranny eventually fall into ruin.

Question 21

Short Answer: How does Shelley use contrast in ‘Ozymandias’?

Answer 21

By juxtaposing Ozymandias’s grand ambitions with his ruined statue.

Question 22

What does the phrase ‘king of kings’ imply about Ozymandias?

Answer 22

His perceived superiority over other rulers.

Question 23

Multiple Choice: Which of the following best describes the final image in ‘Ozymandias’? A) A thriving city B) A broken statue C) A battle scene D) A lush landscape

Answer 23

B) A broken statue

Question 24

True or False: The poem suggests that human achievements are permanent.

Answer 24

False

Question 25

What is the effect of the poem’s structure on its meaning?

Answer 25

It reinforces the theme of decay through its form.

Question 26

Fill in the blank: The poem ends with the lines about _____ and the vast emptiness surrounding the statue.

Answer 26

lone and level sands

Question 27

What does the phrase ‘I met a traveller from an ancient land’ suggest about the speaker’s experience?

Answer 27

It suggests that the speaker encounters someone who has knowledge or stories from a distant and historical place.

Question 28

True or False: The traveller in the quote represents contemporary society.

Answer 28

False

Question 29

Fill in the blank: The traveller’s origins are described as _____ in the quote.

Answer 29

ancient land

Question 30

What literary technique is primarily used in the quote ‘I met a traveller from an ancient land’?

Answer 30

Imagery

Question 31

Which themes are suggested by the quote ‘I met a traveller from an ancient land’?

Answer 31

Exploration, the passage of time, and cultural exchange.

Question 32

’ I met a traveller from an antique land’