Lamia by John Keats MCQs & Summary

By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman Shamil | Last updated: February 11, 2025

Summary:

Lamia is a narrative poem by John Keats that explores themes of illusion, love, and reality. The poem tells the story of Lamia, a beautiful serpent-woman who is transformed into a human by the god Hermes. She falls in love with a young Corinthian man named Lycius, and together they create a dream-like existence of love and passion. However, their happiness is shattered when the philosopher Apollonius exposes Lamia’s true nature, leading to her disappearance and Lycius’ tragic death. The poem contrasts the beauty of illusion with the harshness of reality, ultimately suggesting that love cannot survive when stripped of its illusions.

MCQs:

1. What is Lamia’s true form at the beginning of the poem?
A) A fairy
B) A snake
C) A goddess
D) A bird
Answer: B) A snake

2. Who helps Lamia transform into a human?
A) Hermes
B) Apollo
C) Zeus
D) Lycius
Answer: A) Hermes

3. Where does Lamia meet Lycius?
A) In a temple
B) In the forest
C) In a marketplace
D) In Corinth
Answer: D) In Corinth

4. What role does Apollonius play in the poem?
A) He supports Lycius and Lamia’s love
B) He is a wise philosopher who exposes Lamia
C) He is a villain trying to destroy Lycius
D) He helps Lamia remain human
Answer: B) He is a wise philosopher who exposes Lamia

5. What happens to Lamia at the end of the poem?
A) She turns back into a snake
B) She disappears after being exposed
C) She kills Lycius
D) She lives happily with Lycius
Answer: B) She disappears after being exposed

6. How does Lycius react when Apollonius reveals the truth about Lamia?
A) He embraces her
B) He runs away in fear
C) He dies from shock
D) He fights Apollonius
Answer: C) He dies from shock

7. What is one of the major themes of Lamia?
A) The conflict between reality and illusion
B) The power of political authority
C) The importance of wealth in love
D) The joy of supernatural beings
Answer: A) The conflict between reality and illusion

8. How does Lamia first attract Lycius?
A) Through magic
B) By appearing as a beautiful woman
C) By saving his life
D) By writing him a letter
Answer: B) By appearing as a beautiful woman

9. What does the presence of Apollonius symbolize?
A) The wisdom of Greek mythology
B) The destruction of love by logic and reason
C) The power of magic over humans
D) The dangers of ignorance
Answer: B) The destruction of love by logic and reason

10. What is the tone of the poem?
A) Joyful and uplifting
B) Romantic yet tragic
C) Humorous and lighthearted
D) Political and revolutionary
Answer: B) Romantic yet tragic

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