Base all answers on this passage
They Flee from Me
--Sir Thomas Wyatt
They flee from me, that sometime did me seek
With naked foot stalking in my chamber.
I have seen them gentle, tame, and meek
That are now wild, and do not remember
That sometime they put themself in danger (5)
To take bread at my hand: and now they range,
Busily seeking with a continual change.
Thanked be fortune it had been otherwise
Twenty times better, but once in special,
In thin array after a pleasant guise1 (10)
When her loose gown from her shoulders did fall,
And she caught me in her arms long and small,2
Therewithal sweetly did me kiss,
And softly said, 'Dear heart, how like you this?'
It was no dream: I lay broad waking. (15)
But all is turned thorough my gentleness
Into a strange fashion of forsaking,
And I have leave to go of her goodness,
And she also to use newfanglness.
But since I am so kindly served, (20)
I would fain know what she hath deserved.
1manner or style
2slender
Question 1
1. The central ambiguity in stanza 1 stems from
strange behavior of women
identity of "they"
ideas of danger and change
image of the naked foot
Contrast between danger and meekness
Question 2
All of the following reinforce the imagery in stanza 1 EXCEPT
"stalking" (line 2)
"tame" (line 3)
"remember" (line 4)
"bread" (line 6)
"range" (line 6)
Question 3
Which of the following best describes the event in stanza 2?
Sentimental and maudlin
Symbolic and religious
Comic and surprising
Erotic and sensual
Vulgar and insincere
Question 4
The question "Dear heart, how like you this?" (line 14) can best be described as
open and insecure
playful and inviting
probing and melancholy
ironic and cruel
demanding and sarcastic
Question 5
The details of stanza 2 especially emphasize the woman's
arrogance
fastidiousness
assertiveness
wittiness
meekness
Question 6
In line 17, "forsaking" reinforces all of the following EXCEPT
"flee" (line 1)
"range" (line 6)
"change" (line 7)
"waking" (line 15)
"turned" (line 16)
Question 7
The phrase "use newfangleness" (line 19) is best interpreted to mean
seek for novelty
act with caution
behave carnivorously
renew previous vows
employ her inventiveness
Question 8
All of the following contribute to the narrative quality of the poem EXCEPT the
speech-like rhythms of lines 3-6
use of reminiscence, beginning "but once in special" (line 9)
use of "and" as the first word of many lines
interruption with a defensive comment (line 15)
ironic implications of lines 20-21
Question 9
Which of the following does NOT indicate the time when an action described in the poem took place?
"sometime" (line 1)
"sometime" (line 5)
"now" (line 6)
"once" (line 9)
"since" (line 20)
Question 10
Which of the following is most clearly ironic in tone?
"Busily" (line 7)
"sweetly" (line 13)
"waking" (line 15)
"strange" (line 17)
"kindly" (line 20)
These are the answers I got. The ones I'm not sure of are marked with a question mark. For number seven and ten, I am not sure between the two choices.
1-b
c
d
d
c
6-
a/e?
b?
e
b/e?
Base all answers on this passage
They Flee from Me
--Sir Thomas Wyatt
They flee from me, that sometime did me seek
With naked foot stalking in my chamber.
I have seen them gentle, tame, and meek
That are now wild, and do not remember
That sometime they put themself in danger (5)
To take bread at my hand: and now they range,
Busily seeking with a continual change.
Thanked be fortune it had been otherwise
Twenty times better, but once in special,
In thin array after a pleasant guise1 (10)
When her loose gown from her shoulders did fall,
And she caught me in her arms long and small,2
Therewithal sweetly did me kiss,
And softly said, 'Dear heart, how like you this?'
It was no dream: I lay broad waking. (15)
But all is turned thorough my gentleness
Into a strange fashion of forsaking,
And I have leave to go of her goodness,
And she also to use newfanglness.
But since I am so kindly served, (20)
I would fain know what she hath deserved.
Question 1
1. The central ambiguity in stanza 1 stems from
strange behavior of women
identity of "they" X
ideas of danger and change
image of the naked foot
Contrast between danger and meekness
Question 2
All of the following reinforce the imagery in stanza 1 EXCEPT
"stalking" (line 2)
"tame" (line 3)
"remember" (line 4) X
"bread" (line 6)
"range" (line 6)
Question 3
Which of the following best describes the event in stanza 2?
Sentimental and maudlin
Symbolic and religious
Comic and surprising
Erotic and sensual X
Vulgar and insincere
Question 4
The question "Dear heart, how like you this?" (line 14) can best be described as
open and insecure
playful and inviting
probing and melancholy
ironic and cruel X
demanding and sarcastic
Question 5
The details of stanza 2 especially emphasize the woman's
arrogance
fastidiousness
assertiveness X
wittiness
meekness
Question 6
In line 17, "forsaking" reinforces all of the following EXCEPT
"flee" (line 1)
"range" (line 6)
"change" (line 7)
"waking" (line 15)
"turned" (line 16)
I don't know the answer for number six.
Question 7
The phrase "use newfangleness" (line 19) is best interpreted to mean
seek for novelty
act with caution
behave carnivorously
renew previous vows
employ her inventiveness
For seven, I am stuck between a and e.
Question 8
All of the following contribute to the narrative quality of the poem EXCEPT the
speech-like rhythms of lines 3-6
use of reminiscence, beginning "but once in special" (line 9) X
use of "and" as the first word of many lines
interruption with a defensive comment (line 15)
ironic implications of lines 20-21
Question 9
Which of the following does NOT indicate the time when an action described in the poem took place?
"sometime" (line 1)
"sometime" (line 5)
"now" (line 6)
"once" (line 9)
"since" (line 20) X
Question 10
Which of the following is most clearly ironic in tone?
"Busily" (line 7)
"sweetly" (line 13)
"waking" (line 15)
"strange" (line 17)
"kindly" (line 20)
I am not sure about ten. It's between B and E.
Thank you!
1_b
2_d
3_d
4_c
5_c
6_c
7_b
8_b
9_e
10_e
Question 1: The central ambiguity in stanza 1 stems from the identity of "they".
To answer this question, we need to analyze the first stanza and identify the ambiguity present. In this stanza, the speaker mentions that "they" used to seek him in his chamber but now they have changed and do not remember the danger they put themselves in. The ambiguity lies in the identity of "they". By carefully reading the passage, we can infer that "they" refers to people (possibly women) who were once gentle, tame, and meek. Therefore, the correct answer is the identity of "they".
Answer: The identity of "they".
Question 2: All of the following reinforce the imagery in stanza 1 EXCEPT "bread" (line 6).
To answer this question, we need to identify the details in stanza 1 that contribute to the imagery. The stanza talks about people who used to seek the speaker, recalling their gentle and meek behavior. The words "stalking," "tame," "wild," and "range" all contribute to creating a vivid visual image. However, the word "bread" does not directly contribute to the imagery in the same way as the other words since it is associated with the speaker's hand, not the behavior of "they".
Answer: "Bread" (line 6).
Question 3: The event in stanza 2 can best be described as erotic and sensual.
To answer this question, we need to analyze the second stanza and determine the best description for the event described. In this stanza, the speaker recalls a particular encounter where a woman's loose gown falls from her shoulders, and she catches the speaker in her arms and kisses him. The details provided, such as her gown falling and the physical intimacy, suggest an erotic and sensual event.
Answer: Erotic and sensual.
Question 4: The question "Dear heart, how like you this?" (line 14) can best be described as playful and inviting.
To answer this question, we need to determine the tone and intention behind the question posed by the woman in line 14. The phrase "Dear heart, how like you this?" suggests a playful and inviting attitude. The woman is seeking the speaker's opinion on the situation and is inviting a positive response or affirmation.
Answer: Playful and inviting.
Question 5: The details of stanza 2 especially emphasize the woman's assertiveness.
To answer this question, we need to analyze the details provided in stanza 2 and determine which characteristic of the woman is emphasized. In this stanza, the woman's actions, such as catching the speaker, kissing him, and asking him for his opinion, indicate assertiveness on her part. The details highlight her active role in the encounter.
Answer: Assertiveness.
Question 6: In line 17, "forsaking" reinforces all of the following EXCEPT "turn".
To answer this question, we need to analyze line 17 and identify which word or concept is NOT reinforced by the word "forsaking". In this line, the speaker mentions that everything has turned through his gentleness into a strange fashion of forsaking. The word "forsaking" reinforces the notions of fleeing (line 1), changing (line 7), and the idea of them leaving his chamber and behaving differently. However, it does not directly reinforce the concept of "turn".
You really need to indicate your answers in a more convenient way. This up-and-down stuff makes my eyes hurt!
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