The Eve of St. Agnes MCQs & Summary

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

Summary:

“The Eve of St. Agnes”, written by John Keats, is a narrative poem that blends romance, superstition, and medieval imagery. The poem is set on the eve of St. Agnes, a night when, according to folklore, a young maiden can see her future husband in her dreams if she follows certain rituals. The story follows Madeline, a young noblewoman, who believes in the legend and prepares for the vision of her true love. Porphyro, her lover from a rival family, secretly enters her chamber with the help of Angela, an old nurse. As Madeline sleeps, she dreams of Porphyro, and when she wakes, she finds him by her side. He convinces her to escape with him, and they flee together into the stormy night. The poem contrasts the warmth of love with the cold, harsh reality of the outside world, reflecting themes of passion, fate, and the transient nature of dreams.

MCQs:

  1. Who wrote The Eve of St. Agnes?
    • A) Lord Byron
    • B) Percy Bysshe Shelley
    • C) John Keats
    • D) William Wordsworth
    • Answer: C) John Keats
  2. What is the main theme of the poem?
    • A) Political revolution
    • B) Superstition and romance
    • C) Nature and its beauty
    • D) Friendship and loyalty
    • Answer: B) Superstition and romance
  3. What is the significance of St. Agnes’ Eve in the poem?
    • A) It is a night for casting spells
    • B) It is believed that young women will dream of their future husbands
    • C) It marks the beginning of winter
    • D) It is a time for religious fasting
    • Answer: B) It is believed that young women will dream of their future husbands
QuestionAnswer
Poem NameThe Eve of St. Agnes
PoetJohn Keats
Year Written1819
Year Published1820
Poem TypeNarrative poem
Rhyme SchemeSpenserian stanza (ABABBCBCC)
Main ThemesLove, dreams vs. reality, superstition, fate
ToneMysterious, romantic, melancholic
SymbolismStorm (danger and uncertainty), Warmth (love and passion), Cold (harsh reality)
Famous Line“St. Agnes’ Eve—Ah, bitter chill it was!”
Unique FeatureInspired by medieval legends and gothic romance
Final MessageLove and dreams may be fleeting, but they offer an escape from harsh reality
  1. Who helps Porphyro enter Madeline’s chamber?
    • A) Her father
    • B) A knight
    • C) Angela, an old nurse
    • D) A priest
    • Answer: C) Angela, an old nurse
  2. How does Madeline see Porphyro in her dream?
    • A) As a knight in shining armor
    • B) As a divine angel
    • C) As her future husband
    • D) As a ghostly figure
    • Answer: C) As her future husband
  3. What does the storm at the end of the poem symbolize?
    • A) The danger of their escape
    • B) The destruction of the castle
    • C) The anger of Madeline’s family
    • D) A test of their love
    • Answer: A) The danger of their escape
  4. What is the setting of the poem?
    • A) A rural village
    • B) A medieval castle
    • C) A forest temple
    • D) A deserted island
    • Answer: B) A medieval castle
  5. What literary technique is frequently used in The Eve of St. Agnes?
    • A) Satire
    • B) Personification
    • C) Symbolism
    • D) Irony
    • Answer: C) Symbolism
  6. What is the tone of the poem?
    • A) Joyful and celebratory
    • B) Mysterious and romantic
    • C) Humorous and lighthearted
    • D) Tragic and sorrowful
    • Answer: B) Mysterious and romantic
  7. What happens to Porphyro and Madeline at the end of the poem?
  • A) They are caught and punished
  • B) They vanish into the storm
  • C) They return to the castle
  • D) They are married the next day
  • Answer: B) They vanish into the storm
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