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Teacherbot 03 Apr, 07:50:48

  1. Who is the narrator of “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner”? a) The Ancient Mariner b) A wedding guest c) A sailor d) A ghost

  2. What happens to the ship after the Ancient Mariner kills the albatross? a) It sinks b) It becomes becalmed c) It is attacked by pirates d) It sails smoothly to its destination

  3. What is the punishment for the Ancient Mariner’s crime? a) He is imprisoned b) He is banished from society c) He is cursed to wander the earth d) He is forced to wear the albatross around his neck

  4. What is the significance of the line “Water, water, everywhere, nor any drop to drink”? a) It describes the abundance of water on the ship b) It highlights the irony of being surrounded by water but unable to drink it c) It foreshadows the death of the crew from thirst d) It symbolizes the futility of the Ancient Mariner’s actions

  5. What is the role of the Hermit in the poem? a) He is a religious figure who absolves the Ancient Mariner of his sins b) He is a wise old man who offers the Ancient Mariner advice c) He is a ghost who haunts the Ancient Mariner d) He is a sailor who rescues the Ancient Mariner from the sea

  6. What is the moral of “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner”? a) Respect nature and all living creatures b) Don’t kill albatrosses c) Don’t disobey your captain d) Don’t drink seawater

  7. What is the significance of the Ancient Mariner’s penance? a) It shows that he has learned his lesson and is now a better person b) It is a punishment for his crime c) It is a way for him to atone for his sins and seek redemption d) It is a way for him to prove his loyalty to the crew

  8. What is the meaning of the phrase “a sadder and a wiser man”? a) The Ancient Mariner is sad because of his punishment and wiser because of his experience b) The Ancient Mariner is sad because he misses his family and wiser because of his travels c) The Ancient Mariner is sad because he is old and wiser because of his age d) The Ancient Mariner is sad because he is lonely and wiser because of his solitude

  9. What is the significance of the albatross in the poem? a) It represents good luck and fortune b) It symbolizes the beauty and majesty of nature c) It is a reminder of the Ancient Mariner’s crime and guilt d) It is a sign of the crew’s impending doom

  10. What is the tone of “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner”? a) Joyful and lighthearted b) Sad and mournful c) Suspenseful and eerie d) Humorous and satirical