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Storgy

Quiz — Storgy

TO FIRST COLLECTED EDITION, 1839..

by Percy Bysshe Shelley.

Ten questions on craft, meaning, and form. Untimed. Answer every question to submit.

Q01of 10

What does Mary Shelley identify as the 'ruling passion' of Shelley's soul?

Q02of 10

Mary Shelley divides Shelley's poetry into two broad classes. Which pair correctly names them?

Q03of 10

Which of Shelley's works does Mary Shelley describe as his 'latest composition, left imperfect'?

Q04of 10

What structural form does this text take?

Q05of 10

Mary Shelley compares Shelley's love of the abstract and ideal to which ancient philosopher?

Q06of 10

What tone predominates in Mary Shelley's account of Shelley's character and legacy?

Q07of 10

How old was Shelley when he died, according to this preface?

Q08of 10

The preface ends with lines in a foreign language. What is the most likely purpose of this literary allusion?

Q09of 10

Which of the following best describes the imagery Mary Shelley uses to convey Shelley's uninhibited poetic imagination?

Q10of 10

According to the preface, what was Shelley's view of political freedom?

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