COPY: On His Blindness by John Milton Quiz
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What is the central theme of the poem 'On His Blindness'?

  • The poet's frustration and sadness at becoming blind (correct)
  • The poet's joy in serving God with his poetry
  • The poet's anger towards God for making him blind
  • The poet's struggle with writer's block

    • What does the poet feel when he thinks of his poetic talent lying useless?

  • Frustration (correct)
  • Joy
  • Indifference
  • Contentment

    • When did Milton become blind?

  • At the age of 44 (correct)
  • At the age of 35
  • At the age of 50
  • At the age of 60

    • What is the central theme of the sonnet described in the text?

    <p>The conflict between impatience with blindness and the acceptance of God's will</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the poet feel about his talent for writing poetry?

    <p>He feels it is a gift from God to serve Him</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What shift does the poem signal?

    <p>A shift from anger towards God to realization of God's plan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Milton conclude about serving God at the end of the sonnet?

    <p>Serving God involves patiently accepting whatever happens in life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Milton realize about complaining against the will of God?

    <p>It is foolish because God does not require man's work</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Milton resolve his initial impatience with his blindness?

    <p>By submitting completely to the will of God without complaint</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the phrase 'stand and wait' symbolize in the context of the sonnet?

    <p>The significance of patience, devotion, and submission to God</p> Signup and view all the answers

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