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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 (C)</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 (D)</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 (D)</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 (A)</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 (C)</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 (B)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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