The Temple of Fame MCQs & Summary

By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman | Last updated: June 2, 2025

Summary:

The Temple of Fame by Alexander Pope is an allegorical poem inspired by Geoffrey Chaucer’s The House of Fame. Written in heroic couplets, the poem presents a vision of Fame’s temple, where the reputations of historical and literary figures are judged. Pope explores the nature of fame, highlighting how it is often fleeting, subject to fortune, and influenced by personal virtue or vice. The poem critiques those who seek fame through dishonorable means and suggests that true fame comes from merit and moral excellence. It reflects Pope’s neoclassical ideals, emphasizing reason, justice, and virtue.

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1. : Who wrote The Temple of Fame?



2. : What inspired The Temple of Fame?



3. : What is the main theme of The Temple of Fame?



4. : What poetic form is The Temple of Fame written in?



5. : According to Pope, what determines true fame?



6. : What does Pope criticize in The Temple of Fame?



7. : Which literary device is commonly used in The Temple of Fame?



8. : What kind of figures does Pope mention in The Temple of Fame?



9. : What is the setting of The Temple of Fame?



10. : What is the tone of The Temple of Fame?



 

Question Answer
Poem Name The Temple of Fame
Poet Alexander Pope
Year Published 1715
Poem Type Allegorical, didactic poem
Rhyme Scheme Heroic couplets (AABB)
Main Themes The nature of fame, virtue, merit
Famous Lines “Nor Fame I slight, nor for her favors call; / She comes unlook’d for, if she comes at all.”
Literary Devices Allegory, metaphor, imagery, allusion
Influence Inspired by Geoffrey Chaucer’s The House of Fame
Key Message True fame is based on virtue, not fortune or deception

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