A Song Of Faith Foresworn

• 1. What is the central theme explored in the poem? a) The joy of finding true loveb) The importance of forgiveness and reconciliationc) The pain of betrayal and disillusionment in love d) The celebration of a new beginning


  c
• 1. What effect does the constant repetition of "Take back your..." have on the reader? a) It creates a sense of calmness and acceptance.b) It emphasizes the speaker's anger and desire to reject everything from the lover. c) It suggests the speaker might be willing to reconsider.d) It highlights the speaker's lingering feelings for the lover.

  b
• 1. What literary device is used in the line "Love is a bird poach’d from my neighbor’s wood"? a) Allusionb) Similec) Metaphor d) Personification

  c
• 1. What mood is created by the imagery in the poem?a) Hopeful and optimisticb) Romantic and lovingc) Bittersweet and nostalgicd) Angry and resentful 


  d
• 1. What does the speaker compare the lover's kiss to in the poem? a) A gentle summer breezeb) A sweet and tender touchc) The sting of a beed) The kiss of Judas in the garden gate (This is an allusion to the ultimate betrayal in the Bible)


  d
• 1. What is the central theme explored in the poem? a) The joy of rediscovering a forgotten loveb) The excitement of exploring a new landc) The struggle with loss of faith and a sense of displacement d) The celebration of a new beginning


  c
• 1. What effect does the repetition of "The faith is lost, the land is strange" have on the reader? a) It creates a sense of anticipation and hope.b) It emphasizes the speaker's sense of loss and displacement. c) It suggests the speaker is quickly adjusting to their new surroundings.d) It highlights the beauty of the new land.

  b
• 1. What literary device is used in the line "The faith is lost"? a) Allusion (Possible, but depends on the specific faith being referenced)b) Similec) Metaphor d) Personification


  c
• 1. What mood is created by the imagery in the poem?a) Hopeful and optimisticb) Joyful and celebratoryc) Melancholy and reflective d) Energetic and adventurous


  c
• 1. What does the speaker feel about their new land in the poem? a) Excitement and wonderb) Curiosity and anticipationc) Fear and trepidationd) Disappointment and despair 


  d
• 1. From whose perspective is the poem written?
  2. that of a young man
  3. that of an old man
  4. that of an old woman
  5. that of a young woman
  6. that of a child


  d
• 1. The speaker criticizes the gifts her lover gave her. What does this suggest about their relationship? a) The gifts were extravagant and impractical.b) The gifts were poorly chosen and lacked sincerity. (This aligns with the metaphor of a "bird poach'd")c) The speaker no longer needs or wants anything from the lover.d) The speaker is materialistic and ungrateful.


  b
• 1. The poem is written from a woman's perspective by a male poet during a time when women had limited rights. What is the likely purpose of the poem?a) To celebrate the power and independence of women.b) To highlight the importance of traditional gender roles.c) To give voice to the pain and frustration women might have felt in such a society. (This aligns with the speaker's anger and the historical context)d) To provide humorous commentary on the challenges of courtship.

  c
• 1. What effect does the constant repetition of "Take back your..." have on the reader? a) It creates a sense of calmness and acceptance.b) It emphasizes the speaker's anger and desire to reject everything from the lover. c) It suggests the speaker might be willing to reconsider.d) It highlights the speaker's lingering feelings for the lover.

  b
• 1. What is the theme of the poem?
  2. lovers reunited
  3. all-conquering love
  4. unrequited love
  5. false love
  6. love vs. friendship

  d