The Lady of Shalott, Ulysses... / Alfred, Lord Tennyson

Test Practice

Analyze Literary Elements

With your partner, discuss how to answer these questions about the selection.

1. Why does the Lady of Shalott look out the window?
a. Her mirror broke.
b. She is sick of being isolated.
c. Somebody calls her name.
d. She wants to die.


How does information you gather as you read help you eliminate incorrect answers?

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