BME quotes

Question 1

What is a key quote from the beginning of ‘Ozymandias’?

Answer 1

‘I met a traveller from an antique land’

Question 2

What is a key quote from the middle of ‘Ozymandias’?

Answer 2

‘Look on my Works, ye Mighty, and despair!’

Question 3

What is a key quote from the end of ‘Ozymandias’?

Answer 3

‘The lone and level sands stretch far away.’

Question 4

Which poem begins with ‘Half a league, half a league, half a league onward’?

Answer 4

‘The Charge of the Light Brigade’

Question 5

What is a key quote from the middle of ‘The Charge of the Light Brigade’?

Answer 5

‘Into the valley of Death rode the six hundred.’

Question 6

What is a key quote from the end of ‘The Charge of the Light Brigade’?

Answer 6

‘Theirs not to make reply, theirs not to reason why.’

Question 7

What is a significant quote from the beginning of ‘Exposure’?

Answer 7

‘The snow-drenched land’

Question 8

What is a key quote from the middle of ‘Exposure’?

Answer 8

‘But nothing happens.’

Question 9

What is a key quote from the end of ‘Exposure’?

Answer 9

‘For love of God is dying.’

Question 10

What is a key quote from the beginning of ‘London’?

Answer 10

‘I wander thro’ each charter’d street.’

Question 11

What is a key quote from the middle of ‘London’?

Answer 11

‘And the hapless soldier’s sigh runs in blood down palace walls.’

Question 12

What is a key quote from the end of ‘London’?

Answer 12

‘The youthful harlot’s curse blasts the new-born infant’s tear.’

Question 13

What is a key quote from the beginning of ‘My Last Duchess’?

Answer 13

‘That’s my last Duchess painted on the wall.’

Question 14

What is a key quote from the middle of ‘My Last Duchess’?

Answer 14

‘She had a heart—how shall I say?—too soon made glad.’

Question 15

What is a key quote from the end of ‘My Last Duchess’?

Answer 15

‘Notice Neptune, though, taming a sea-horse.’

Question 16

What is a key quote from the beginning of ‘Storm on the Island’?

Answer 16

‘We are prepared: we build our houses squat.’

Question 17

What is a key quote from the middle of ‘Storm on the Island’?

Answer 17

‘The sea is company, exploding comfortably.’

Question 18

What is a key quote from the end of ‘Storm on the Island’?

Answer 18

‘When it blows full, it’s a different story.’

Question 19

What is a key quote from the beginning of ‘The Prelude’?

Answer 19

‘I dipped my oars into the silent lake.’

Question 20

What is a key quote from the middle of ‘The Prelude’?

Answer 20

‘A huge peak, black and huge.’

Question 21

What is a key quote from the end of ‘The Prelude’?

Answer 21

‘There hung a darkness, call it solitude.’

Question 22

What is a key quote from the beginning of ‘War Photographer’?

Answer 22

‘In his darkroom he is finally alone.’

Question 23

What is a key quote from the middle of ‘War Photographer’?

Answer 23

‘A hundred agonies in black-and-white.’

Question 24

What is a key quote from the end of ‘War Photographer’?

Answer 24

‘The reader’s eyeballs prick with tears.’

Question 25

What is the key quote from 'Ozymandias' that highlights the theme of power?

Answer 25

'Look on my works, ye Mighty, and despair!'

Question 26

Which poem features the quote 'The lone and level sands stretch far away'?

Answer 26

'Ozymandias'

Question 27

True or False: The quote 'I wandered lonely as a cloud' is from a power and conflict poem.

Answer 27

False

Question 28

Fill in the blank: In 'Exposure', the quote 'But nothing happens' reflects the theme of _____ and futility.

Answer 28

stagnation

Question 29

What does the quote 'The soldier's hands are stained with blood' from 'War Photographer' suggest?

Answer 29

It suggests the guilt and trauma experienced by soldiers.

Question 30

Which poem includes the quote 'My Last Duchess'?

Answer 30

'My Last Duchess'

Question 31

Multiple Choice: Which quote from 'Charge of the Light Brigade' emphasizes bravery? A) 'Into the valley of Death' B) 'Half a league, half a league' C) Both A and B

Answer 31

C) Both A and B

Question 32

What is the significance of the quote 'The world is full of the dead' in 'Remains'?

Answer 32

It highlights the lasting impact of violence and memory.

Question 33

True or False: 'The Prelude' explores the conflict between nature and humanity.

Answer 33

True

Question 34

Complete the quote from 'Storm on the Island': 'We are prepared: we build our _____.'

Answer 34

houses squat

Question 35

What theme is reflected in the quote 'I was never there' in 'The Emigrée'?

Answer 35

The theme of displacement and identity.

Question 36

Fill in the blank: In 'Poppies', the quote 'The world overflowing like a treasure chest' conveys a sense of _____ and loss.

Answer 36

beauty

Question 37

What does the quote 'Terror as a tactic' from 'Bayonet Charge' imply?

Answer 37

It implies the psychological impact of war on soldiers.

Question 38

Which poem contains the key quote 'In the midst of the chaos'?

Answer 38

'Bayonet Charge'

Question 39

Multiple Choice: Which poem features a reflection on the futility of war: A) 'Exposure' B) 'Ozymandias' C) 'War Photographer'

Answer 39

A) 'Exposure'

Question 40

What is the main theme conveyed by the quote 'The blood shadow' in 'Remains'?

Answer 40

The theme of guilt and the haunting memories of conflict.

Question 41

True or False: The quote 'The wind dives to the ground' is from 'Storm on the Island'.

Answer 41

True

Question 42

What does the quote 'She had a lovely face' from 'My Last Duchess' reveal about the Duke?

Answer 42

It reveals his possessive and objectifying view of women.

Question 43

Complete the quote from 'War Photographer': 'In his dark room he is finally alone with his _____.'

Answer 43

thoughts

Question 44

What is the significance of the quote 'I cannot forget' in 'The Emigrée'?

Answer 44

It highlights the enduring nature of memory and belonging.

Question 45

Fill in the blank: In 'Poppies', the quote 'I was brave' signifies a mother's _____ and strength.

Answer 45

courage

Question 46

What does the quote 'The sea is a dangerous place' from 'Storm on the Island' suggest about nature?

Answer 46

It suggests the unpredictable and threatening aspects of nature.

Question 47

Which poem includes the line 'The soldier's heart'?

Answer 47

'War Photographer'

Question 48

True or False: The line 'I feel like I am being watched' is from 'Charge of the Light Brigade'.

Answer 48

False

Question 49

What theme is represented by the quote 'A hundred agonies in black and white' in 'War Photographer'?

Answer 49

The theme of the emotional impact of war and suffering.