On His Blindness by John Milton Quiz Part – 1

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On His Blindness by John Milton Quiz Part -1

We are back with our post on On His Blindness by John Milton Quiz. By attempting these well structured questions you well be able to get insight into Milton’s famous Sonnet Sonnet -19 When I Consider How My Light is Spent or On His Blindness. This quiz will be very benefial to those preparing for exams like RPSC School Lecturer English.

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Text of On His Blindness by John Milton

When I consider how my light is spent,

Ere half my days, in this dark world and wide,

And that one Talent which is death to hide

Lodged with me useless, though my Soul more bent

To serve therewith my Maker, and present

My true account, lest he returning chide;

“Doth God exact day-labour, light denied?”

 I fondly ask. But patience, to prevent

That murmur, soon replies, “God doth not need

Either man’s work or his own gifts; who best

Bear his mild yoke, they serve him best. His state

Is Kingly. Thousands at his bidding speed

And post o’er Land and Ocean without rest:

They also serve who only stand and wait.”

On His Blindness by John Milton Quiz

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Welcome to On His Blindness by John Milton: Quiz Part -1

1. What does "light" symbolize in the poem?

2. What is Milton referring to with the phrase "that one Talent"?

3. What is the central question Milton asks in the poem?

4. Who gives the answer to Milton’s question in the sonnet?

5. According to the poem, who serves God best?

6. What is the rhyme scheme of this sonnet?

7. In the context of Milton’s life, what major event influenced the writing of this sonnet?

8. What is the main message of the sonnet?

9. What does Milton lament about in the sonnet?

10. What Biblical parable is alluded to in the sonnet?

11. What does the word "Talent" signify in the poem?

12. What does the speaker fear about the "Talent" lodged in him?

13. What question does the speaker ask in the sonnet?

14. What does Patience explain about serving God?

15. What metaphor is used for service to God in the poem?

16. What does the speaker ultimately learn about serving God?

17. What does "His state is Kingly" suggest about God?

18. What is the structure of the sonnet On His Blindness?

19. What is the tone of the sonnet On His Blindness by John Milton?

20. What is the central metaphor Milton uses to describe his blindness?


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Girdhari Lal Suthar

Girdhari Lal Suthar is a dedicated Senior Teacher in English and the founder of Gyankundli.com. With 1.9 years of blogging experience, he shares valuable content on English Grammar, Literature, Language, and Educational updates, helping aspirants, students and teachers stay informed and prepared.

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