This printable/digital worksheet tests students' understanding of John Donne's personal context including 14 quick-answer questions that focus on: 

• The challenging nature of metaphysical poetry

• Definition of conceit

• General characteristics of metaphysical poetry

• Donne's exposure to death and sickness

• Comparison between medicine of 17th and 20th centur

Works best after students have viewed the Teachers' Presentation on John Donne (forever free). 

Answers to this are separate.