Beethoven by Shane Koyczan’
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- Q1What is the main subject of the poem "Beethoven"?B) The challenges and triumphs of Beethoven’s lifeC) The creation of Beethoven’s Ninth SymphonyA) The childhood of BeethovenD) The relationship between Beethoven and his father30s
- Q2What disability did Beethoven develop during his life?C) DeafnessA) BlindnessD) AmnesiaB) Paralysis30s
- Q3What emotion is most prominent in Koyczan's portrayal of Beethoven?B) TriumphA) AngerC) SadnessD) Joy30s
- Q4What does the poem suggest Beethoven's father did to him?D) Helped him compose musicB) Abandoned himA) Encouraged his musicC) Abused him30s
- Q5According to the poem, how did Beethoven react to his increasing deafness?D) He sought medical helpC) He continued to write musicA) He stopped composing musicB) He gave up on life30s
- Q6In the poem, Beethoven's deafness is portrayed as a symbol of:A) Isolation and frustrationD) Madness and confusionC) Creativity and inspirationB) Liberation from criticism30s
- Q7What does the poem imply about Beethoven's relationship with his art?B) He saw music as a way to gain fame.C) His music was a means of communication when words failed him.D) He used music to please his father.A) He created music as a form of escape.30s
- Q8What major work of Beethoven is referenced towards the end of the poem?D) Moonlight SonataC) Symphony No. 9 (Ode to Joy)B) Symphony No. 5A) Symphony No. 3 (Eroica)30s
- Q9How does the poem depict the idea of overcoming adversity?B) Through his persistence in writing music despite his deafnessD) By rejecting help from othersA) Through Beethoven’s decision to give up composingC) Through Beethoven's emotional breakdown30s
- Q10What does the poem suggest about the legacy Beethoven left behind?B) His deafness overshadowed his achievements.C) His music became a symbol of human triumph.D) His father took credit for his work.A) His music was forgotten.30s
- Q11What literary device is used in the line, “Even though he could no longer hear the applause”?D) PersonificationA) SimileC) IronyB) Metaphor30s
- Q12How does Koyczan juxtapose Beethoven’s inner world with the external world in the poem?B) By highlighting the contrast between Beethoven’s internal silence and the loudness of his musicA) By comparing Beethoven’s creativity to natureD) By comparing his relationship with his father to his relationship with musicC) By showing Beethoven’s musical fame against his personal poverty30s
- Q13Which theme is most prevalent throughout the poem?A) The destructive nature of fameC) The power of friendship and communityB) The relationship between art and sufferingD) The fleeting nature of success30s
- Q14How does the structure of the poem reflect Beethoven’s life?B) The irregular rhythm mirrors the chaos in Beethoven’s mind.C) The repetitive nature of certain phrases echoes Beethoven’s struggles with loss.A) The short lines reflect the brevity of his musical career.D) The calm tone throughout reflects Beethoven’s acceptance of his deafness.30s
- Q15What message does the poem convey about personal resilience?A) True resilience is found in physical strength.C) Resilience is the ability to create beauty even from hardship.D) Resilience is about seeking help when needed.B) Beethoven’s resilience came from ignoring his disability.30s