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What did the traveler say he had found in the desert?
What did the traveler say he had found in the desert?
- A hidden treasure
- A broken statue (correct)
- An ancient city
- A grand palace
How is the king's face described in the poem?
How is the king's face described in the poem?
- Joyful and proud
- Wrinkled and emotionless
- Angry and fierce
- Stern and commanding (correct)
What do the inscribed words on the statue reveal about the king?
What do the inscribed words on the statue reveal about the king?
- His achievements and pride (correct)
- His failures and regrets
- His wisdom and kindness
- His humility and loss
What might have happened to the 'works' of Ozymandias according to the themes of the poem?
What might have happened to the 'works' of Ozymandias according to the themes of the poem?
Which word conveys a sense of decay or ruin in the poem?
Which word conveys a sense of decay or ruin in the poem?
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What did the traveler find in the desert?
What did the traveler find in the desert?
The traveler encountered a shattered statue in the desert. Only the head and a part of the legs remained, lying on the sand.
Describe Ozymandias' face.
Describe Ozymandias' face.
Ozymandias had a 'wrinkled lip' and a 'sneer of cold command' on his face. This suggests a powerful and arrogant king who was not liked by his people.
What did the sculptor 'well-read'?
What did the sculptor 'well-read'?
The sculptor 'well-read' Ozymandias' passions. This means that the sculptor understood the king's emotions and ambitions which he captured in the statue.
What words were inscribed on the statue?
What words were inscribed on the statue?
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How do the words on the statue reflect Ozymandias?
How do the words on the statue reflect Ozymandias?
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Study Notes
Questions about Ozymandias
- The traveler said he found a statue in the desert.
- The king's face was described as a face of a stern, powerful, and demanding person.
- The sculptor's passions were well-read.
- The words inscribed on the statue, "My name is Ozymandias... look on my works, ye Mighty, and despair!" inform us about the king's pride and ego and his eventual impermanence.
- The works of Ozymandias are likely destroyed or lost to time.
- The words "land," "lip," "sneer," "legs," "wreck," and "sands" are used in the poem to give us more details about the statue and the king's legacy.
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Test your understanding of Percy Bysshe Shelley's poem 'Ozymandias' with this quiz. Explore themes of pride, impermanence, and the lasting impact of art through the vivid descriptions in the poem. Questions will cover the statue, the king's traits, and the sculptor's influence.
