Hyperion by John Keats MCQs & Summary

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

Summary:

Hyperion is an unfinished epic poem by John Keats, written in 1818–1819. It tells the story of the fall of the Titans and the rise of the Olympian gods, drawing inspiration from Greek mythology. The poem begins with Saturn, the former ruler of the Titans, lamenting his defeat and loss of power. The other Titans, including Thea, Hyperion, and Oceanus, discuss their downfall and the emergence of a new order led by the Olympians. Hyperion, the god of the sun, remains undefeated and contemplates resisting the change, but he ultimately realizes that his time is ending. The poem explores themes of power, change, and the inevitable progression of time, using rich imagery and grand language. Keats abandoned Hyperion before completing it, but it remains one of his most ambitious works.

MCQs on Hyperion

1. Who is the central figure among the defeated Titans?
A) Oceanus
B) Saturn
C) Apollo
D) Zeus
Answer: B) Saturn

2. What does Hyperion symbolize in the poem?
A) Wisdom and knowledge
B) The resistance to change and old power
C) The victory of the Olympians
D) The beauty of nature
Answer: B) The resistance to change and old power

3. Who is destined to replace Hyperion as the god of the sun?
A) Zeus
B) Saturn
C) Apollo
D) Hermes
Answer: C) Apollo

QuestionAnswer
Poem NameHyperion
PoetJohn Keats
Year Written1818–1819
Year Published1820 (posthumously)
Poem TypeEpic poem
ThemesFall of power, change, fate, transition
SymbolismHyperion (old power), Apollo (new order)
ToneGrand, melancholic, philosophical
SettingMythological world of Titans
Main ConflictThe struggle between the Titans and Olympians
EndingUnfinished; Hyperion faces inevitable defeat

4. What is the main theme of the poem?
A) The joy of ruling the world
B) The inevitable change of power and progress
C) The superiority of the Titans
D) The dangers of ambition
Answer: B) The inevitable change of power and progress

5. Why is Hyperion considered unfinished?
A) Keats lost interest in the topic
B) The manuscript was lost
C) Keats abandoned it before completing
D) It was banned from publication
Answer: C) Keats abandoned it before completing

6. How does Oceanus respond to the fall of the Titans?
A) He seeks revenge against the Olympians
B) He accepts change as a natural process
C) He tries to rally the Titans for another war
D) He flees to another world
Answer: B) He accepts change as a natural process

7. What poetic style does Keats use in Hyperion?
A) Spenserian stanza
B) Blank verse
C) Free verse
D) Rhymed couplets
Answer: B) Blank verse

8. What role does Thea play in the poem?
A) She comforts Saturn in his downfall
B) She helps Hyperion fight back
C) She joins the Olympians
D) She warns the Titans of their defeat
Answer: A) She comforts Saturn in his downfall

9. What is the tone of the poem?
A) Lighthearted and celebratory
B) Grand and melancholic
C) Satirical and humorous
D) Optimistic and uplifting
Answer: B) Grand and melancholic

10. Why is Apollo significant in the poem?
A) He is the new god of the sun, representing the future
B) He defeats Saturn in battle
C) He refuses to take power from Hyperion
D) He brings peace between Titans and Olympians
Answer: A) He is the new god of the sun, representing the future

Hyperion by John Keats MCQs & Summary
Hyperion by John Keats MCQs & Summary

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