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Ode to Autumn

Description: Ode to Autumn is a poem by John Keats, written in 1819. It is one of his most famous poems and is considered a masterpiece of English literature.
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What is the main theme of Ode to Autumn?

  1. The beauty of autumn

  2. The transience of life

  3. The cycle of life and death

  4. The bounty of the harvest


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The poem is a celebration of the beauty of autumn, with its rich colors, mellow fruits, and gentle breezes.

What specific images does Keats use to describe autumn?

  1. Golden cornfields

  2. Red apples

  3. Misty mornings

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Keats uses a variety of images to describe autumn, including golden cornfields, red apples, misty mornings, and the song of the grasshopper.

What is the tone of Ode to Autumn?

  1. Joyful

  2. Melancholy

  3. Reflective

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The tone of Ode to Autumn is complex and multifaceted. It is joyful in its celebration of the beauty of autumn, but it is also melancholy in its recognition of the transience of life.

What is the structure of Ode to Autumn?

  1. It is a sonnet

  2. It is an ode

  3. It is a free verse poem

  4. It is a blank verse poem


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Ode to Autumn is an ode, which is a type of poem that praises a particular subject. In this case, Keats is praising the beauty of autumn.

What is the most famous line from Ode to Autumn?

  1. Season of mists and mellow fruitfulness

  2. To Autumn, to Autumn, that crown'st the year

  3. Where are the songs of Spring? Ay, where are they?

  4. Think not of them, thou hast thy music too


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The line 'Season of mists and mellow fruitfulness' is one of the most famous lines from Ode to Autumn. It is a beautiful and evocative description of the autumn season.

What does Keats compare autumn to in the poem?

  1. A sleeping giant

  2. A dying man

  3. A beautiful woman

  4. A bountiful feast


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Keats compares autumn to a bountiful feast, with its rich colors, mellow fruits, and gentle breezes.

What does Keats say about the song of the grasshopper in the poem?

  1. It is a sad song

  2. It is a happy song

  3. It is a song of farewell

  4. It is a song of hope


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Keats says that the song of the grasshopper is a song of farewell, as it sings its last song before the winter comes.

What does Keats say about the swallow in the poem?

  1. It has flown south for the winter

  2. It is still singing its song

  3. It is building its nest

  4. It is preparing for migration


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Keats says that the swallow has flown south for the winter, as it is no longer seen in the autumn sky.

What does Keats say about the squirrel in the poem?

  1. It is gathering nuts for the winter

  2. It is building its nest

  3. It is playing in the leaves

  4. It is sleeping


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Keats says that the squirrel is gathering nuts for the winter, as it prepares for the cold months ahead.

What does Keats say about the bees in the poem?

  1. They are still buzzing around the flowers

  2. They are preparing for hibernation

  3. They have already gone into hibernation

  4. They are flying south for the winter


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Keats says that the bees are preparing for hibernation, as they gather honey and seal up their hives.

What does Keats say about the wind in the poem?

  1. It is a gentle breeze

  2. It is a strong wind

  3. It is a cold wind

  4. It is a warm wind


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Keats says that the wind in autumn is a gentle breeze, as it rustles the leaves and carries the scent of flowers.

What does Keats say about the sun in the poem?

  1. It is a bright sun

  2. It is a dim sun

  3. It is a hot sun

  4. It is a cold sun


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Keats says that the sun in autumn is a dim sun, as it shines through the haze and mist.

What does Keats say about the moon in the poem?

  1. It is a full moon

  2. It is a new moon

  3. It is a crescent moon

  4. It is a gibbous moon


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Keats says that the moon in autumn is a full moon, as it shines brightly in the night sky.

What does Keats say about the stars in the poem?

  1. They are twinkling brightly

  2. They are dim and distant

  3. They are hidden by the clouds

  4. They are shooting stars


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Keats says that the stars in autumn are twinkling brightly, as they shine through the clear night sky.

What is the overall message of Ode to Autumn?

  1. Autumn is a time of beauty and plenty

  2. Autumn is a time of change and reflection

  3. Autumn is a time of sadness and loss

  4. Autumn is a time of hope and renewal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The overall message of Ode to Autumn is that autumn is a time of beauty and plenty. Keats celebrates the beauty of the autumn landscape, with its rich colors, mellow fruits, and gentle breezes.

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