Question 28
Non-African PoetryA.E. Housman, To an Athlete Dying Young (line)
From the statement above in Housman's To an Athlete Dying Young, what happens to the athlete?
- A.He comes to a disgraceful end
- B.He loses his medal to another
- C.He dies eventually
- D.He dies prematurely
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: D (He dies prematurely)
Explanation
The athlete dies young, at the height of his fame, so he never sees his name forgotten as happens to men who outlive their glory.