A THING OF BEAUTY BY JHON KEATS

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Poem Quiz: A Thing of Beauty

1. What is the central theme of the poem?

A) The transience of life

B) The enduring nature of beauty

C) The complexity of nature

D) The sorrow of human existence

2. According to the poem, how does beauty affect the human spirit?

A) It brings sorrow

B) It removes darkness from the spirit

C) It leads to despondency

D) It causes pain

3. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a form of beauty in the poem?

A) The sun

B) Daffodils

C) Human achievements

D) Trees

4. How does the poet describe the effect of beauty on the human mind?

A) It creates confusion

B) It leads to deeper despair

C) It brings health, sweet dreams, and quiet breathing

D) It causes unease and anxiety

5. What does the "flowery band" in the poem symbolize?

A) The fleeting nature of life

B) A connection to the earth and beauty

C) A barrier to happiness

D) The struggle between good and evil

6. What does the poet mean by "an endless fountain of immortal drink"?

A) The endless pursuit of material wealth

B) The unceasing flow of beauty and inspiration from nature

C) The search for eternal life

D) The constant struggles of human existence

7. In the poem, which of the following is an example of beauty that helps people cope with life?

A) The "gloomy days"

B) The "unhealthy and o’er-darkened ways"

C) The "mighty dead"

D) The "daffodils" and "clear rills"

8. Which of the following best describes the mood of the poem?

A) Melancholy and hopeless

B) Optimistic and reflective

C) Angry and resentful

D) Fearful and anxious

9. The phrase "a bower quiet" in the poem refers to:

A) A place of calm and peace

B) A troubled mind

C) A place of war and destruction

D) A state of eternal rest

10. Which of the following is a key contrast highlighted in the poem?

A) Beauty and death

B) Joy and sorrow

C) Light and dark

D) Nature and society