Q01of 10
What is the overall form of 'Sonnet to Science'?
Q02of 10
In the opening line, Science is called 'true daughter of Old Time.' What does this phrase primarily suggest?
Q03of 10
The speaker compares Science to a vulture with 'wings are dull realities.' What does the imagery of dull wings convey?
Q04of 10
What is the primary theme of 'Sonnet to Science'?
Q05of 10
Who is Diana, referenced in the line 'Hast thou not dragged Diana from her car?'
Q06of 10
What does the Hamadryad represent in the poem, and why is its exile significant?
Q07of 10
What technique does Poe primarily use in the lines beginning 'Hast thou not dragged Diana' and 'Hast thou not torn the Naiad'?
Q08of 10
What is the tone of the speaker toward Science throughout the poem?
Q09of 10
The speaker mentions he could not 'seek for treasure in the jewelled skies' because of Science. What does 'treasure in the jewelled skies' most likely represent?
Q10of 10
In the final two lines, what does 'the summer dream beneath the tamarind tree' most directly refer to?
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