The Rime Of The Ancient Mariner

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This quiz focuses on 'The Rime of the Ancient Mariner' by Samuel Taylor Coleridge. It assesses understanding of key plot points such as the Mariner's voyage, the shooting of the Albatross, and consequential events. Ideal for students studying English literature.

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1.

The Mariner stops the wedding guest.

Explanation
The Mariner stops the wedding guest. This suggests that the Mariner interrupts or prevents the wedding guest from continuing with whatever he was doing. The reason for this interruption or prevention is not provided in the given information.

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2.

The Mariner and his fellow shipmates set out on their voyage.

Explanation
The given statement suggests that the Mariner and his fellow shipmates embarked on a journey. This implies that they left their starting point and began their voyage.

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3.

The Mariner shoots the Albatross.

Explanation
In Samuel Taylor Coleridge's poem "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner," the Mariner shoots the Albatross. This action is significant because it symbolizes the Mariner's senseless act of killing a creature that was believed to bring good luck to sailors. Shooting the Albatross brings a curse upon the ship and its crew, leading to a series of supernatural events and hardships for the Mariner. This event serves as a moral lesson about the consequences of thoughtless actions and the importance of respecting nature.

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4.

A storm strikes the Mariner and the other crew members, driving them off course.

Explanation
The storm that strikes the Mariner and the other crew members causes them to be driven off course.

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5.

The crew hang the bird around the Mariner's neck.
6.

The wind suddenly stops blowing, stranding the Mariner and his ship at sea.

Explanation
The given answer suggests that the wind suddenly stopping blowing is the reason for the Mariner and his ship being stranded at sea. This implies that the ship relies on the wind for propulsion, and without it, they are unable to move forward and are left stranded.

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7.

All of the other crew members die.
8.

LIFE-IN-DEATH wins the Mariner's soul in a game of dice.
9.

The Albatross falls from the ancient Mariner's neck.
10.

The Ancient Mariner blesses nature unaware.
11.

The curse begins to lift.
12.

Spirits re-animate the crew.
13.

The ship begins to sail without wind.
14.

The Mariner is able to sleep again.
15.

It begins to rain.
16.

The angels leave the bodies of the crew.
17.

The Mariner overhears the conversation of two spirits.
18.

The curse is finally expiated and the Mariner's nightmares are gone.
19.

The Mariner finally sees his home land again.
20.

The Mariner is rescued by the Pilot and the Hermit.

Explanation
The Mariner is rescued by the Pilot and the Hermit. This means that both the Pilot and the Hermit played a role in saving the Mariner from a dangerous situation. They likely provided assistance, support, or resources to help the Mariner. This rescue could have occurred after the Mariner encountered some kind of trouble or danger at sea. The fact that both the Pilot and the Hermit were involved suggests that it was a collaborative effort to save the Mariner's life.

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21.

The ship sinks.
22.

The Ancient Mariner leaves the Wedding Guest with his tale.

Explanation
The number 7 represents completion or fulfillment in various cultures and belief systems. In the context of the given statement, the Ancient Mariner leaving the Wedding Guest with his tale signifies the completion of the Mariner's purpose or mission. By sharing his story, the Mariner has imparted a valuable lesson or moral to the Wedding Guest, bringing closure to his own journey and potentially transforming the Guest's perspective or understanding. This aligns with the idea of 7 as a symbol of wholeness or resolution.

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