Questions about "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock." 5) The...

Questions about "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock."

5) The opening epitaph of the poem in Italian suggests:

a. Prufrock speaks because he is motivated to change his world.

b. Prufrock speaks to chastise his society.

c. Prufrock speaks because he is bubbling over with love.

d. Prufrock speaks to cleanse his mind of his estranged love.

e. Prufrock speaks because he is sure no one will hear him.

6) The repetition of the words "There will be time" represents Prufrock's:

a. motivation to act now

b. patience in choosing just the right moment to act

c. urgency in acting

d. hesitation and delay in acting

e. both a and c

7) What kind of mood is created in lines 1-11?

a. One of romance

b. One of vibrancy

c. One of gloom

d. Both a and b

e. None of the above

8) A theme of "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock" is:

a. There is evidence of the disintegration of modern society.

b. Many individuals of modern society exhibit indecision to act.

c. Many individuals of modern society exhibit patience in acting at the right moment.

d. Both a and b

e. Both b and c

9) All of the following are true of the poem EXCEPT:

a. It utilizes allusions.

b. It utilizes stream of consciousness.

c. It utilizes the carpe diem philosophy.

d. It utilizes refrains.

e. It makes a commentary on modern society.