1. What does Ulysses suggest about his life when he says, “both with those / That loved me, and alone”?
2. According to mythology, Ulysses is the king of -
3. The phrase “Vext the dim sea” refers to which natural phenomenon?
4. What is the name of the ‘aged wife’ of Ulysses?
5. What is referred to as ‘barren crags’?
6. What does Ulysses’ statement “know not me” indicate about his relationship with his subjects?
7. “I mete and dole” – The quoted phrase means that Ulysses -
8. Which among the following poet’s portrayal of Ulysses has a similarity with that of Tennyson’s Ulysses?
9. What is the significance of ‘this still hearth’ in the context of Ulysses’ life?
10. Why do you think Tennyson has included the imagery of ‘scudding drifts’ and ‘rainy Hyades’ in Ulysses’ monologue?
11. Which genre of poem is “Ulysses”?
12. “Unequal laws unto a savage race” – Here “unequal laws” mean -
13. Hyades is a group of stars of -
14. What is implied by Ulysses’ description of his wife as “aged” in the third line?
15. What does the phrase “Unequal laws unto a savage race” reveal about Ulysses’ view of his own leadership?
16. What does the word ‘lees’ refer to?
17. How many lines are there in the poem?
18. How does Ulysses view his current role as the king of Ithaca?
19. What does Ulysses compare life to in the poem?
20. “Much have I seen and known” This is a classic example of -
21. Who are regarded as ‘savage race’?
22. “By this still hearth…..”- Here ‘still hearth’ symbolizes -
23. Why does Ulysses refer to the barren crags?
24. What is the effect of the ‘rainy Hyades’ on the sea?
25. What does the speaker say about his past experiences?
26. Who is referred to as the “idle king” in the poem?
27. What is the speaker in ‘Ulysses’ longing for?
28. The subjects of Ulysses are -
29. What does “Far on the ringing plains of windy Troy” refer to?
30. What does Ulysses want to say by “I cannot rest from travel”?
