by lavinia.veum
Step into the world of W.B. Yeats, where mysticism, folklore, and profound reflections on life come alive through verse. This quiz will take you through the intricate layers of Yeats’ poetry, exploring his themes, symbols, and the historical context that shaped his work. Sharpen your literary skills and dive deep into the poetic genius of W.B. Yeats. Good luck!
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W.B. Yeats Poems Quiz Questions Overview
1. Which poem by W.B. Yeats contains the line ‘Things fall apart; the centre cannot hold’?
The Second Coming
Sailing to Byzantium
Easter, 1916
The Lake Isle of Innisfree
2. In which year did W.B. Yeats win the Nobel Prize in Literature?
1920
1923
1925
1930
3. What is the primary theme of Yeats’ poem ‘Sailing to Byzantium’?
Love
War
Aging and Immortality
Nature
4. Which of the following poems by W.B. Yeats is dedicated to the Easter Rising of 1916?
The Wild Swans at Coole
Easter, 1916
The Tower
Among School Children
5. What is the symbolic meaning of the ‘gyre’ in Yeats’ poetry?
A whirlpool
A spiral
A circle
A line
6. Which poem by Yeats begins with the line ‘I will arise and go now, and go to Innisfree’?
The Lake Isle of Innisfree
The Stolen Child
An Irish Airman Foresees His Death
The Song of Wandering Aengus
7. What is the main subject of Yeats’ poem ‘The Wild Swans at Coole’?
Love
War
Nature and Time
Mythology
8. In ‘The Second Coming’, what does Yeats predict will be born?
A new god
A sphinx-like creature
A phoenix
A dragon
9. What is the setting of Yeats’ poem ‘The Stolen Child’?
A city
A battlefield
A mystical landscape
A school
10. Which of Yeats’ poems includes the line ‘A terrible beauty is born’?
The Second Coming
Easter, 1916
The Tower
The Lake Isle of Innisfree
11. What is the main theme of Yeats’ poem ‘Among School Children’?
Love
Education and Aging
War
Nature
12. In which poem does Yeats describe a vision of a golden bird singing to lords and ladies?
The Second Coming
Sailing to Byzantium
The Wild Swans at Coole
The Lake Isle of Innisfree
13. Which poem by Yeats is inspired by the mythological story of Aengus, the god of love and youth?
The Song of Wandering Aengus
The Stolen Child
Easter, 1916
The Tower
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