The Apparition (Edexcel A-Level English Literature): Quizzes
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Who did John Donne secretly marry?
Who did John Donne secretly marry?
Anne More
What religious conversion did Donne undergo?
What religious conversion did Donne undergo?
Catholicism to Anglicism
Which collection includes 'The Apparition'?
Which collection includes 'The Apparition'?
Songs and Sonnets
How many lines does 'The Apparition' contain?
How many lines does 'The Apparition' contain?
17
What is the rhyme scheme of 'The Apparition'?
What is the rhyme scheme of 'The Apparition'?
ABBABCDCDCEFFEGGG
Who is the speaker in 'The Apparition'?
Who is the speaker in 'The Apparition'?
A scorned lover
What metaphor describes the beloved?
What metaphor describes the beloved?
Murderess
What does the allusion to 'vestal' reference?
What does the allusion to 'vestal' reference?
Ancient Roman religious practices
What does 'cold quicksilver sweat' resemble?
What does 'cold quicksilver sweat' resemble?
Mercury in fluidity & chill
What will the beloved become, according to line 13?
What will the beloved become, according to line 13?
A verier ghost than the speaker