Wednesday, June 21, 2023

50 MCQ from the poem World was too much with us by William Wordsworth SSS PSC School service commission

 Here are 50 multiple-choice questions based on the poem "The World Is Too Much with Us" by William Wordsworth. Each question is followed by four options, labeled A, B, C, and D. The correct answer for each question is indicated in bold.


1. The poem "The World Is Too Much with Us" was written by:

   A. John Keats

   B. William Blake

   C. William Wordsworth

   D. Percy Bysshe Shelley


2. The poem criticizes the speaker's society for its lack of:

   A. Spirituality

   B. Wealth

   C. Industrial progress

   D. Intellectual pursuits


3. The phrase "late and soon" in the first line refers to:

   A. Evening and morning

   B. Past and future

   C. Youth and old age

   D. Night and day


4. In the second line, "Getting and spending" refers to:

   A. Accumulating wealth

   B. Engaging in trade

   C. Pursuing personal interests

   D. Socializing with others


5. The speaker longs to be more connected with:

   A. Nature

   B. Material possessions

   C. Human achievements

   D. Technological advancements


6. The phrase "Sea that bares her bosom to the moon" refers to the:

   A. Calmness of the sea at night

   B. Vulnerability of nature

   C. Cyclical nature of tides

   D. Beauty of the moon's reflection on the sea


7. The "Great God" referred to in line 9 is associated with:

   A. Christianity

   B. Paganism

   C. Pantheism

   D. Atheism


8. The speaker compares himself to the:

   A. Titans

   B. Ancient Greeks

   C. Nature spirits

   D. Greek gods


9. The phrase "Proteus rising from the sea" in line 11 refers to:

   A. A Greek god of the sea

   B. A mythical creature with shapeshifting abilities

   C. A powerful tidal wave

   D. The rising sun over the ocean


10. The phrase "sordid boon" in line 12 suggests that the speaker views modern society's advancements as:

    A. Disgusting

    B. Trivial

    C. Worthless

    D. Corrupting


11. The "winds that will be howling" in line 13 refer to:

    A. Natural forces that are destructive

    B. The sound of a storm approaching

    C. The voice of the speaker's inner turmoil

    D. The cries of lost souls


12. The speaker feels that humans have lost touch with:

    A. Their emotions

    B. Their spiritual essence

    C. Their intellectual capacities

    D. Their physical bodies


13. The phrase "For this, for everything, we are out of tune" in line 14 suggests that humans are out of tune with:

    A. Nature

    B. Society

    C. Themselves

    D. Music


14. The phrase "Little we see in Nature that is ours" in line 15 implies that humans have:

    A. Lost their connection to nature

    B. Failed to appreciate the beauty of nature

    C. Ignored the destructive power of nature

    D. Misused the resources of nature


15. The speaker's desire to "have sight of Proteus rising from the sea" in line 16 indicates his longing for:

    A. Spiritual enlightenment

    B. Awe


-inspiring natural phenomena

    C. A mythical experience

    D. A divine revelation


16. The "gods" in line 17 symbolize:

    A. Divine beings in mythology

    B. Powerful rulers in society

    C. Ancient deities worshipped by pagans

    D. Supernatural forces in the universe


17. The phrase "The winds that will be howling at all hours" in line 18 suggests that the speaker expects:

    A. Natural disasters to occur frequently

    B. A perpetual state of chaos and turmoil

    C. The decline of human civilization

    D. The imminent end of the world


18. The phrase "There is a Spirit in the woods" in line 20 suggests that the speaker believes in:

    A. Animism

    B. Divine intervention

    C. The power of nature

    D. The existence of supernatural beings


19. The "Neptune" mentioned in line 22 is the:

    A. Greek god of the sea

    B. Roman god of the sea

    C. Personification of the ocean

    D. Symbol of water and storms


20. The phrase "creed outworn" in line 23 implies that the speaker views religion as:

    A. Outdated and no longer relevant

    B. A source of comfort and guidance

    C. A restrictive force in society

    D. A divisive and conflicting belief system


21. The speaker expresses a desire to be:

    A. An ancient deity

    B. A force of nature

    C. A part of the natural world

    D. An observer of human civilization


22. The phrase "the winds that will be howling at all hours" in line 24 suggests a sense of:

    A. Unending sorrow

    B. Unpredictability and chaos

    C. Powerful natural forces

    D. Eternal restlessness


23. The phrase "the still, sad music of humanity" in line 26 refers to the:

    A. Melancholic beauty of human existence

    B. Emotional depth of human experiences

    C. Unfulfilled potential of humankind

    D. Tragic history of human civilization


24. The speaker accuses humanity of:

    A. Ignoring the beauty of the world

    B. Destroying the natural environment

    C. Pursuing materialistic goals

    D. Losing touch with their spiritual side


25. The phrase "for this, for everything" in line 27 implies that the speaker blames humanity's lack of connection with nature for:

    A. All of society's problems

    B. The decline of spirituality

    C. The loss of individual happiness

    D. The destruction of the environment


26. The phrase "We are out of tune" in line 28 suggests that humans are:

    A. Unhappy and dissatisfied

    B. Disconnected from their surroundings

    C. Unable to appreciate beauty

    D. Lacking musical abilities


27. The "Sea" mentioned in line 29 symbolizes:

    A. The vastness of the world

    B. The chaos and unpredictability of life

    C. The power and majesty of nature

    D. The vastness of human knowledge


28. The speaker believes that he would find more joy in:

    A. A simple life close to nature

    B. Material wealth and possessions

    C. Intellectual pursuits and achievements

    D. Spiritual enlightenment and divinity


29. The phrase "I'd rather be a Pagan" in line 32 expresses the speaker's desire to:

    A. Embrace a more primitive and naturalistic worldview



    B. Reject the teachings of organized religion

    C. Return to the ancient worship of nature

    D. Explore diverse spiritual practices


30. The "Proteus" mentioned in line 33 represents:

    A. An unpredictable and changing force

    B. A symbol of divine transformation

    C. A mythical creature with great wisdom

    D. The embodiment of nature's power


31. The speaker wishes to be "sailing" in order to:

    A. Escape the troubles of the world

    B. Explore new lands and cultures

    C. Experience the freedom of the sea

    D. Discover the mysteries of the ocean


32. The phrase "I would have been a mortal" in line 36 suggests that the speaker desires to:

    A. Experience the limitations and vulnerabilities of human existence

    B. Achieve immortality through divine intervention

    C. Overcome the constraints of mortality

    D. Understand the fleeting nature of life


33. The "triton" mentioned in line 37 is a:

    A. Mythical creature associated with the sea

    B. Symbol of power and authority

    C. Musical instrument played by sea creatures

    D. Tool used by fishermen


34. The phrase "Prophet-like" in line 38 suggests that the speaker desires to be:

    A. A divine messenger

    B. A visionary leader

    C. A figure of authority and wisdom

    D. A guide for lost souls


35. The speaker believes that the "world" has:

    A. Lost its beauty and charm

    B. Become too focused on materialism

    C. Abandoned its spiritual heritage

    D. Forsaken its connection with nature


36. The phrase "Nor hear the sea" in line 40 implies that the speaker feels deprived of:

    A. The soothing sounds of the ocean

    B. The vastness and power of the sea

    C. The freedom and adventure of sailing

    D. The voice of nature's wisdom


37. The phrase "Most commodious" in line 42 suggests that the speaker views materialistic pursuits as:

    A. Convenient and advantageous

    B. Essential for survival

    C. Corrupting and enslaving

    D. Tempting but ultimately unfulfilling


38. The phrase "suckled in a creed" in line 43 implies that the speaker was:

    A. Raised within a specific religious belief system

    B. Nurtured by the principles of spirituality

    C. Educated in the tenets of ancient mythology

    D. Influenced by a particular philosophical ideology


39. The speaker blames society for its:

    A. Disregard for the environment

    B. Lack of moral values

    C. Failure to appreciate beauty

    D. Inability to find inner peace


40. The phrase "have glimpses that would make me less forlorn" in line 44 suggests that the speaker seeks moments of:

    A. Solitude and introspection

    B. Divine revelation and spiritual insight

    C. Joy and connection with nature

    D. Enlightenment and intellectual stimulation


41. The phrase "The sounding cataract haunted me like a passion" in line 45 suggests that the speaker is deeply affected by:

    A. The beauty and power of natural phenomena

    B. A traumatic experience from the past

    C. The overwhelming noise of modern society

    D. The destructive forces of nature


42. The "green altars" mentioned in line 46 refer to:

    A. Ancient sacred sites

    B. Natural spaces for worship

    C. Traditional religious rituals



    D. Peaceful havens in nature


43. The phrase "That in this moment there is life and food" in line 47 suggests that the speaker finds sustenance and nourishment in:

    A. Spiritual experiences

    B. Material possessions

    C. Simple moments of existence

    D. The act of communing with nature


44. The speaker expresses a desire to be "a pagan" in order to:

    A. Reconnect with nature and its forces

    B. Reject societal expectations and norms

    C. Experience the freedom of non-conformity

    D. Find spiritual meaning outside organized religion


45. The phrase "What is there that is worth being known" in line 49 suggests that the speaker questions the value of:

    A. Intellectual pursuits and knowledge

    B. Material possessions and wealth

    C. Religious doctrines and teachings

    D. Human achievements and advancements


46. The poem can be seen as a critique of:

    A. Industrialization and urbanization

    B. Science and technology

    C. Organized religion

    D. Modern society and its values


47. The speaker believes that modern society's focus on materialism has caused humans to:

    A. Lose their spiritual essence

    B. Become disconnected from nature

    C. Abandon their artistic pursuits

    D. Sacrifice their moral values


48. The phrase "late and soon" in the final line suggests that the speaker's concerns about the world are:

    A. Ongoing and timeless

    B. Only relevant in the present

    C. Temporary and fleeting

    D. Unimportant in the grand scheme of things


49. The poem's overall tone can be described as:

    A. Melancholic and critical

    B. Hopeful and optimistic

    C. Romantic and nostalgic

    D. Satirical and mocking


50. The poem's title, "The World Is Too Much with Us," suggests that the speaker feels overwhelmed by:

    A. The demands and distractions of modern life

    B. The beauty and abundance of the natural world

    C. The weight of human history and civilization

    D. The oppressive power of religious institutions

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