MCQs on Journey of the Magi by T.S. Eliot

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

1. In which year was Journey of the Magi first published?
(A) 1917
(B) 1927
(C) 1931
(D) 1943

Answer: (B) 1927

2. Journey of the Magi is written in the form of:
(A) A dramatic monologue
(B) A lyrical ballad
(C) A narrative poem
(D) A sonnet

Answer: (A) A dramatic monologue

3. Who is the speaker in Journey of the Magi?
(A) One of the three Magi
(B) A shepherd
(C) An angel
(D) The infant Jesus

Answer: (A) One of the three Magi

4. The poem Journey of the Magi was influenced by Eliot’s:
(A) Travels to the Middle East
(B) Conversion to Christianity
(C) Experience in World War I
(D) Interest in mythology

Answer: (B) Conversion to Christianity

5. The poem describes the Magi’s journey to witness:
(A) The Crucifixion of Christ
(B) The birth of Christ
(C) The Last Supper
(D) The Sermon on the Mount

Answer: (B) The birth of Christ

6. What difficulties do the Magi face during their journey?
(A) Hostile cities and rough seas
(B) Cold weather, lack of shelter, and unfriendly towns
(C) Bandits and wild animals
(D) Hunger and thirst

Answer: (B) Cold weather, lack of shelter, and unfriendly towns

7. Which of the following is an important theme in Journey of the Magi?
(A) The contrast between youth and old age
(B) The spiritual transformation of the speaker
(C) The power of nature over humans
(D) The importance of wealth and status

Answer: (B) The spiritual transformation of the speaker

8. The poem begins with a quotation from which historical figure?
(A) St. Augustine
(B) Lancelot Andrewes
(C) Geoffrey Chaucer
(D) Dante Alighieri

Answer: (B) Lancelot Andrewes

9. What does the phrase “a hard time we had of it” suggest?
(A) The Magi’s exhaustion and struggles
(B) The joy of witnessing Christ’s birth
(C) The comfort of religious faith
(D) The wealth of the Magi

Answer: (A) The Magi’s exhaustion and struggles

10. In the poem, the Magi’s journey is symbolic of:
(A) A literal travel experience
(B) A search for wisdom and truth
(C) A warning against religious faith
(D) A rejection of modern society

Answer: (B) A search for wisdom and truth

11. What is the tone of Journey of the Magi?
(A) Joyful and celebratory
(B) Reflective and melancholic
(C) Angry and rebellious
(D) Humorous and ironic

Answer: (B) Reflective and melancholic

12. The poem ends with the speaker questioning:
(A) The meaning of the journey
(B) Whether the birth of Christ was worth the struggle
(C) His place in the world after witnessing Christ’s birth
(D) The importance of material wealth

Answer: (C) His place in the world after witnessing Christ’s birth

13. What does the phrase “Birth or Death?” in the poem symbolize?
(A) The physical birth of Christ and the speaker’s spiritual death
(B) The end of the old way of life and the beginning of a new faith
(C) The speaker’s confusion about the purpose of the journey
(D) The fear of aging and mortality

Answer: (B) The end of the old way of life and the beginning of a new faith

14. Which literary device is commonly used in Journey of the Magi?
(A) Hyperbole
(B) Allegory
(C) Satire
(D) Irony

Answer: (B) Allegory

15. How does Journey of the Magi reflect Eliot’s own religious beliefs?
(A) It expresses doubt about Christianity
(B) It highlights the struggles of spiritual transformation
(C) It criticizes religious leaders
(D) It glorifies wealth and power

Answer: (B) It highlights the struggles of spiritual transformation

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