Multiple Choice Questions
For Anne Gregory
Practice Questions with Answers
Total 55 questions available
Q. 1
What literary device is primarily used in the lines "But I can get a hair-dye / And set such color there"?
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ParadoxB
OxymoronC
AnaphoraD
EpiphanyClick an option to check your answer
Q. 2
Which of the following colors is NOT mentioned as an option for dyeing the hair?
A
YellowB
BrownC
BlackD
CarrotClick an option to check your answer
Q. 3
In the phrase "young men in despair," what is the significance of the word "despair"?
A
LongingB
HopelessnessC
ResignationD
YearningClick an option to check your answer
Q. 4
What is the speaker's primary motivation for considering dyeing her hair?
A
To attract attention from othersB
To conform to societal beauty standardsC
To explore the depth of genuine affectionD
To challenge the superficiality of romantic interestClick an option to check your answer
Q. 5
What emotion does the speaker evoke by mentioning "young men in despair"?
A
SympathyB
EnvyC
ApathyD
AmusementClick an option to check your answer
Q. 6
What does the speaker suggest she can do with her hair?
A
Cut it shortB
Use a hair-dye to change its colorC
Style it differentlyD
Shave it offClick an option to check your answer
Q. 7
What does the speaker imply about the young men mentioned in the passage?
A
They are hopefulB
They are desperateC
They are indifferentD
They are apatheticClick an option to check your answer
Q. 8
What does the speaker hope the young men will love her for?
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Her physical appearanceB
Her intelligenceC
Her personalityD
Her yellow hairClick an option to check your answer
Q. 9
What does the phrase "love me for myself alone" imply about the speaker's self-perception?
A
She values authenticity over external validation.B
She seeks approval and admiration from others.C
She is insecure about her physical appearance.D
She prioritizes conformity to societal norms.Click an option to check your answer
Q. 10
How does the speaker challenge traditional notions of attractiveness?
A
By emphasizing the importance of physical appearanceB
By rejecting societal pressure to conformC
By conforming to societal beauty standardsD
By advocating for superficial relationshipsClick an option to check your answer
Q. 11
What is the speaker's tone in this excerpt?
A
ReverentB
SarcasticC
MelancholicD
IndifferentClick an option to check your answer
Q. 12
What does the phrase "But yesternight declare" suggest about the speaker's encounter with the old man?
A
It happened yesterday.B
It was a significant declaration.C
It occurred in the past.D
It was a casual conversation.Click an option to check your answer
Q. 13
What does the speaker imply about the significance of the old man's statement?
A
It is a religious doctrine.B
It is open to interpretation.C
It is a personal opinion.D
It is a universal truth.Click an option to check your answer
Q. 14
What does the phrase "for yourself alone" suggest about the nature of love?
A
It emphasizes exclusivity.B
It signifies unconditional affection.C
It denotes selfishness.D
It implies possessiveness.Click an option to check your answer
Q. 15
What does the speaker mean by "not your yellow hair"?
A
The recipient's natural hair colorB
The recipient's superficial qualitiesC
The recipient's attractivenessD
The recipient's inner selfClick an option to check your answer
Q. 16
Who made the statement mentioned in the excerpt?
A
A young manB
AnneC
A religious manD
The speakerClick an option to check your answer
Q. 17
What does the speaker suggest about the depth of love in the excer
A
It is fleeting.B
It is conditional.C
It is unpredictable.D
It is eternal.Click an option to check your answer
Q. 18
What aspect of Anne is emphasized by the phrase "for yourself alone"?
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Her personalityB
Her outer appearanceC
Her possessionsD
Her family backgroundClick an option to check your answer
Q. 19
What is the primary message conveyed by the speaker in the excerpt?
A
Hair color defines a person's identity.B
Religious beliefs shape romantic relationships.C
Love transcends physical appearance.D
Outer beauty is paramount in love.Click an option to check your answer
Q. 20
How does the speaker refer to Anne's hair color?
A
YellowB
BlackC
BrownD
CarrotClick an option to check your answer
Q. 21
What is the metaphorical significance of "great honey-coloured Ramparts at your ear"?
A
It represents the speaker's affection for Anne.B
It symbolizes Anne's physical beauty.C
It signifies Anne's emotional barriers.D
It suggests Anne's strength and resilience.Click an option to check your answer
Q. 22
What does the phrase "Thrown into despair" suggest about the young man?
A
He is overwhelmed by Anne's beauty.B
He is indifferent to Anne's presence.C
He is hopeful about winning Anne's love.D
He is saddened by Anne's rejection.Click an option to check your answer
Q. 23
How does the speaker characterize the young man's affection?
A
ConditionalB
UnconditionalC
SuperficialD
TransientClick an option to check your answer
Q. 24
What is the speaker's attitude towards Anne's yellow hair?
A
AdmirationB
DisapprovalC
ContemptD
IndifferenceClick an option to check your answer
Q. 25
What does the speaker imply about the nature of love in the excerpt?
A
Love is fleeting and temporary.B
Love is unconditional and enduring.C
Love is based on physical attributes.D
Love is deceptive and misleading.Click an option to check your answer
Q. 26
What color are the "great honey-coloured Ramparts" described in the passage?
A
YellowB
RedC
BrownD
BlackClick an option to check your answer
Q. 27
What emotion does the speaker associate with the young man's feelings?
A
ExcitementB
GratitudeC
JoyD
DespairClick an option to check your answer
Q. 28
What aspect of Anne's appearance is emphasized in the excerpt?
A
Her eyesB
Her earsC
Her hairD
Her lipsClick an option to check your answer
Q. 29
What does the speaker suggest about the young man's ability to love Anne?
A
He is indifferent to her physical appearance.B
He appreciates her inner qualities.C
He is unable to love her for her true self.D
He loves her unconditionally.Click an option to check your answer
Q. 30
What is the primary message conveyed by the speaker in the excerpt?
A
True love transcends physical beauty.B
Outer appearance defines romantic relationships.C
Inner qualities are inconsequential in love.D
Physical attractiveness is paramount in love.Click an option to check your answer
Q. 31
The purpose of the statement, given by the poet to
Anne Gregory, was to teach her that ...........
A
men cannot easily judge women on anything
other than their looks.B
men can fall in love with the personality of a
woman irrespective of her looks.C
a woman is only good if she looks good on the
outside.D
women are doomed if they do not look pretty
for men.Click an option to check your answer
Q. 32
William Butler Yeats was known for playing with
the idea of metaphysical philosophies in his
literary works that gives two meanings: literal
and suggestive. Which options lists the literal and
suggestive meanings of the phrase "your yellow
hair" used in the poem 'For Anne Gregory'?
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literal: hair, suggestive: physical beautyB
literal: health, suggestive: inner selfC
literal: hair, suggestive: true selfD
literal: ramparts, suggestive: physical beautyClick an option to check your answer
Q. 33
Arrange the following discord between the poet
and Anne in a sequential flow according to the
poem.
(1) Anne suggests that she would dye her hair.
(2) Poet tells her what he heard from the religious man.
(3) Poet warns Anne that men will only love her for her beauty.
(1) Anne suggests that she would dye her hair.
(2) Poet tells her what he heard from the religious man.
(3) Poet warns Anne that men will only love her for her beauty.
A
2,1,3B
2,3,1C
3, 1, 2D
1, 2, 3Click an option to check your answer
Q. 34
W.B. Yeats describes Anne's beautiful blonde hair
covering her
like the boundaries of a fort.
A
earB
backC
faceD
eyesClick an option to check your answer
Q. 35
Which of the following theme takes the centre
stage in the em?
A
Eurocentric ideals of beauty.B
Man's nature of judging by physical
appearances.C
God's will of making humans both ugly and
pretty.D
The despair that comes with true love.Click an option to check your answer
Q. 36
The poem 'For Anne Gregory' teaches us that
whatever our physical attributes maybe,__________ .
A
no one can escape God's eternal punishment.B
only God can see beyond that and love us.C
men are capable of falling for the soul and not
the faceD
we can find true love.Click an option to check your answer
Q. 37
Where did the religious man suggest he had read
the truth about God's love?
A
On the wall of the churchB
In a hymnC
In a letter addressed to GodD
In a textClick an option to check your answer
Q. 38
Why do you think the young men are 'thrown into
despair'?
A
They know deep in their heart that they'll
never be as pretty as Anne.B
Anne is not ready to change for the sake of
their love.C
They fall in love with Anne but their overtures
are not accepted by her.D
Young men destroy anything they find pretty.Click an option to check your answer
Q. 39
Why does Anne suggest to dye her hair black,
brown or red to change her appearance?
A
Blonde was not appropriate during that era.B
She feels these colours would attract more
men than her blonde hair.C
She feels these colours are less appealing than
blonde.D
She wants a fresh hairstyle after a long time.Click an option to check your answer
Q. 40
Anne suggests dyeing her hair to a different
colour to test the love of young mem. Which of
these was not the dye colour mentioned by her?
A
YellowB
BrownC
BlackD
carrotClick an option to check your answer
Q. 41
What is the poet referring to Anne's hair as?
A
Tools of despairB
RampartsC
CarrotsD
Honey-flavouredClick an option to check your answer
Q. 42
What were Anne's expectations from her potential
suitors of young men?
A
She wanted a wealthy young man.B
She wanted a man who would love her
appearance.C
She wanted a man who would love her inner
beauty.D
She wanted to be the fairest maiden of her
time.Click an option to check your answer
Q. 43
The poet is addressing himself to Anne Gregory,
but we the readers never see her at any point in the
poem. Which style of literary device is this?
A
AlliterationB
AnaphoraC
AnecdoteD
ApostropheClick an option to check your answer
Q. 44
The poet is _________ when he says the line,
"Never shall a young man..."
A
being arrogantB
jokingC
portraying frustrationD
being cynicalClick an option to check your answer
Q. 45
Which option lists the literary device used in the
lines "Never shall a young man,/Thrown into
despair/By those great honey-coloured..."?
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JuxtapositionB
OxymoronC
EnjambmentD
AssonanceClick an option to check your answer
Q. 46
Young men would only fall for Anne because of
her _____ and not her heart.
A
beautiful hairB
carrot hairC
caring soulD
expressive eyesClick an option to check your answer
Q. 47
The poem 'For Anne Gregory' was published in
1933. Which of the following statement made in
the poem do you think does NOT hold true in
present day?
A
Only God knows and loves you for your true
self.B
Blonde hair is the beauty standard for women.C
It is futile to expect men to only love you
your nature.D
Young men are thrown into despair when
their love is not reciprocated.Click an option to check your answer
Q. 48
In the poem 'For Anne Gregory', which metaphor is used to describe Anne's blonde hair?
A
Honey-coloured rampartsB
Great blonde hairC
Honey-coated rampartsD
Yellow hair on earClick an option to check your answer
Q. 49
What is the tone of the poet in the lines "Love you
for yourself alone And not your yellow hair"?
A
NarcissisticB
SkepticC
OptimisticD
PessimisticClick an option to check your answer
Q. 50
Yeats gives a critique on the social ironism of true
love and who is capable of giving it in his poem
'For Anne Gregory'. What side does he takes?
A
He deems men to be able to love in the
form.B
He deems men incapable of selfless and true
love.C
He deems God made men selfish and superficial.D
He says love is what people feel through
physical attraction.Click an option to check your answer
Q. 51
W.B. Yeats in this poem discusses the harsh truth
of love that the humans experience. What is he
emphasising on repeatedly?
A
Judge not lest you be judged.B
Humans are faulty by nature.C
Having faith in God will help you see people
for their true self.D
Don't expect people to love you for yourself.Click an option to check your answer
Q. 52
The poet states he knows the truth about
unconditional love. Who told him that truth?
A
An atheist old manB
An agnostic old manC
A religious old manD
A religious priestClick an option to check your answer
Q. 53
Select the correct statement from the following,
regarding the portrayal and expectations of beauty
standards in the poem.
A
Anne has a very narrow idea that only blonde
hair is beautifulB
Anne does not think she is beautiful in any
wayC
Anne mocks the ideas of beauty and prefers to
stay unchanged the way she isD
Anne does not believe in physical beautyClick an option to check your answer
Q. 54
What does the word, "yesternight", mean?
A
last nightB
several nights agoC
coming nightD
in the pastClick an option to check your answer
Q. 55
Anne hopes that "young men in despair/May
love me for myself alone." What quality does she
portray here?
A
She despises the shallow nature of her young
suitors.B
She is being annoying like a pestering young
child.C
She is nihilistic of love from young men.D
She is resilient yet naïve in her motive of
finding true love.Click an option to check your answer
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