First Flight (Poem): For Anne Gregory

Topics in this chapter

• Appearance and Inner Beauty
• Human and Divine Love
• Identity and Character Conflict
• Themes and Human Nature
• Poetic Devices and Structure
• Religious Ending and Meaning

Cheat sheet

Practice questions

1. Question 1Q-E40B10

   What is the primary color of Anne Gregory's hair according to the first stanza of the poem 'For Anne Gregory'?

   1. A.Jet-black
   2. B.Honey-coloured
   3. C.Golden-brown
   4. D.Platinum blonde
   See the answer and solution
2. Question 2Q-C92B0A

   In the poem 'For Anne Gregory', what does the young man despair over?

   1. A.Her lack of formal education
   2. B.Her refusal to marry him
   3. C.Her desperate honey-coloured ramparts
   4. D.Her inability to sing or dance
   See the answer and solution
3. Question 3Q-1403E7

   What is the main argument or wish expressed by Anne Gregory regarding true love?

   1. A.She wants people to love her for her inner spiritual self rather than her physical appearance.
   2. B.She wishes to dye her hair permanently black so no one notices her.
   3. C.She believes that wealth is more important than physical beauty in attracting a partner.
   4. D.She thinks that true love is impossible to find in a religious context.
   See the answer and solution
4. Question 4Q-B7C78E

   Which religious authority or text is referenced in the second stanza of 'For Anne Gregory'?

   1. A.The Holy Bible
   2. B.An old religious text by a Greek philosopher
   3. C.An old religious text written by a great saint
   4. D.Papal decrees from the Vatican
   See the answer and solution
5. Question 5Q-767474

   What color does Anne Gregory suggest she can dye her hair to discourage men from loving her superficially?

   1. A.Red or brown
   2. B.Brown, black, or carrot-yellow
   3. C.Blue, green, or silver
   4. D.Blonde or platinum
   See the answer and solution