Class 12 3rd Semester English Suggestions 2025 in WBBSE Syllabus

Class 12 3^rd Semester English Suggestions 2025 in WBBSE Syllabus

উচ্চমাধ্যমিক শিক্ষার্থীদের জন্য ইংরেজি একটি অত্যন্ত গুরুত্বপূর্ণ বিষয়। 2025 সালের জন্য Class 12 তৃতীয় সেমিস্টার-এর ইংরেজি পাঠক্রম অনুযায়ী পরীক্ষার প্রস্তুতির জন্য সঠিক দিকনির্দেশ ও সাজেশন অপরিহার্য। WBBSE সিলেবাস অনুসরণ করে ‘Riders to the Sea’, ‘The Bet’, ‘Our Casuarina Tree’, ‘The Night Train at Deoli’, ‘Ulysses’, ‘Strong Roots’ প্রভৃতি অধ্যায়গুলি পাঠ্যভুক্ত হয়েছে। প্রতিটি অধ্যায় সাহিত্যিক ও ভাষাগত দৃষ্টিকোণ থেকে বিশ্লেষণযোগ্য এবং পরীক্ষায় গুরুত্বপূর্ণ প্রশ্ন আসে। এইসব অধ্যায়ের উপর ভিত্তি করে সাজেশন তৈরি করলে ছাত্রছাত্রীদের প্রস্তুতি সহজ হয়।

Riders to the Sea

Who is the main female character in "Riders to the Sea"?
a) Nora
b) Maurya
c) Cathleen
d) Margaret
Answer: b) Maurya
Where is the play set?
a) Mainland Ireland
b) An island off the coast of Ireland
c) England
d) Scotland
Answer: b) An island off the coast of Ireland
What is the main theme of the play?
a) Love and jealousy
b) Man’s struggle against nature and fate
c) Politics and war
d) Friendship and betrayal
Answer: b) Man’s struggle against nature and fate
How many sons does Maurya have?
a) One
b) Two
c) Three
d) Four
Answer: c) Three
Which son is still alive at the beginning of the play?
a) Bartley
b) Michael
c) Pat
d) None
Answer: a) Bartley
What has happened to Maurya’s other sons?
a) They moved abroad
b) They drowned at sea
c) They were lost in war
d) They left the family
Answer: b) They drowned at sea
What does Bartley want to do at the start of the play?
a) Go fishing
b) Go to the mainland
c) Marry
d) Travel abroad
Answer: b) Go to the mainland
Why does Maurya oppose Bartley’s trip?
a) She fears he will drown like his brothers
b) She wants him to stay and work on the farm
c) She doesn’t like the mainland
d) She thinks it’s unnecessary
Answer: a) She fears he will drown like his brothers
What does Maurya do when Bartley leaves?
a) Prays for his safety
b) Goes with him
c) Asks others to stop him
d) Sings a song
Answer: a) Prays for his safety
What is the significance of the sea in the play?
a) It is a source of livelihood
b) It symbolizes danger and fate
c) Both a and b
d) Neither
Answer: c) Both a and b

What does Maurya bring home as a bad omen?
a) A dead bird
b) A new fishing net
c) Her son’s lost horse’s bridle
d) A piece of driftwood
Answer: c) Her son’s lost horse’s bridle
How does Maurya react when she finds the bridle?
a) She feels hopeful
b) She is overcome with grief
c) She ignores it
d) She calls the neighbors
Answer: b) She is overcome with grief
Who helps Bartley prepare for his journey?
a) His father
b) Maurya
c) The neighbors
d) Cathleen
Answer: a) His father
What is the mood of the play throughout?
a) Cheerful
b) Tragic and somber
c) Romantic
d) Suspenseful
Answer: b) Tragic and somber
What does Bartley ask Maurya before leaving?
a) To come with him
b) To pray for him
c) To sell their house
d) To give him money
Answer: b) To pray for him
Which natural element plays a crucial role in the deaths in the play?
a) Fire
b) Earthquake
c) Sea
d) Storm
Answer: c) Sea
What does the play say about human struggle?
a) Humans can easily conquer nature
b) Humans are helpless against nature’s forces
c) Humans should avoid the sea
d) Humans are superior to fate
Answer: b) Humans are helpless against nature’s forces
What is the name of Maurya’s daughter?
a) Nora
b) Cathleen
c) Margaret
d) Rose
Answer: b) Cathleen
What does Cathleen try to do to comfort Maurya?
a) Sing a song
b) Tell her about a dream
c) Help with chores
d) Make a fire
Answer: a) Sing a song
How many of Maurya’s sons have drowned at sea?
a) One
b) Two
c) Three
d) Four
Answer: b) Two
How does Maurya’s attitude toward the sea change by the end of the play?
a) She becomes indifferent
b) She accepts it as fate
c) She vows to fight it
d) She blames the fishermen
Answer: b) She accepts it as fate
What does Bartley’s horse signify?
a) Safety and home
b) Danger and loss
c) A warning of tragedy
d) Wealth and power
Answer: c) A warning of tragedy
Which emotion dominates Maurya’s character?
a) Anger
b) Fear
c) Sorrow and acceptance
d) Joy
Answer: c) Sorrow and acceptance
What is the major conflict in the play?
a) Man versus man
b) Man versus nature
c) Man versus society
d) Man versus himself
Answer: b) Man versus nature
How does the sea affect the lives of the characters?
a) It is a source of constant danger
b) It provides food and livelihood
c) Both a and b
d) Neither
Answer: c) Both a and b
What is the role of fate in the play?
a) It is controllable
b) It is inevitable and tragic
c) It is irrelevant
d) It is comedic
Answer: b) It is inevitable and tragic
How does the play end?
a) With hope for the future
b) With Maurya losing her last son
c) With a happy family reunion
d) With a storm at sea
Answer: b) With Maurya losing her last son
What does the play suggest about human resilience?
a) Humans always win against nature
b) Humans suffer but continue to endure
c) Humans give up easily
d) Humans live without struggle
Answer: b) Humans suffer but continue to endure
What is the language style of the play?
a) Formal and academic
b) Simple and poetic
c) Complex and technical
d) Slang-filled
Answer: b) Simple and poetic
Who narrates the play?
a) Maurya
b) Bartley
c) There is no narrator; it’s a drama
d) Cathleen
Answer: c) There is no narrator; it’s a drama
Which of the following best describes Maurya’s personality?
a) Optimistic and carefree
b) Strong and grieving mother
c) Ignorant and fearful
d) Young and naive
Answer: b) Strong and grieving mother
How does the community view the sea?
a) As a blessing only
b) As a source of wealth and danger
c) As unimportant
d) As safe and calm
Answer: b) As a source of wealth and danger
What is the significance of Bartley’s death?
a) It symbolizes the harshness of fate
b) It ends the family lineage
c) It brings joy to the family
d) It causes the sea to calm
Answer: a) It symbolizes the harshness of fate
What literary technique is prominent in the play?
a) Irony
b) Allegory
c) Symbolism
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
What role does the setting play in the story?
a) It’s just a backdrop
b) It enhances the theme of struggle
c) It is irrelevant
d) It is comedic
Answer: b) It enhances the theme of struggle
What do the waves symbolize?
a) Peace and calm
b) Life’s challenges and death
c) Happiness
d) Silence
Answer: b) Life’s challenges and death
How does Maurya’s faith influence her?
a) It gives her hope and strength
b) It makes her fearful
c) It has no effect
d) It causes her to doubt
Answer: a) It gives her hope and strength
What is the tone of the play?
a) Tragic and solemn
b) Joyful and light
c) Suspenseful and thrilling
d) Sarcastic
Answer: a) Tragic and solemn
How is Bartley’s character portrayed?
a) Carefree and irresponsible
b) Brave and dutiful
c) Weak and fearful
d) Silent and indifferent
Answer: b) Brave and dutiful
What message does the play leave with the audience?
a) Man should conquer nature
b) Acceptance of fate is necessary
c) Life is full of joy only
d) Nature is evil
Answer: b) Acceptance of fate is necessary
What is the relationship between Maurya and Bartley?
a) Strangers
b) Mother and son
c) Neighbors
d) Siblings
Answer: b) Mother and son
How does the community react to the deaths by sea?
a) They ignore them
b) They mourn and sympathize
c) They celebrate
d) They blame Maurya
Answer: b) They mourn and sympathize
How does the play reflect Irish rural life?
a) Through its setting and characters
b) Through urban drama
c) By showing city life
d) Through historical events
Answer: a) Through its setting and characters
What is the significance of the title "Riders to the Sea"?
a) Refers to horse riders
b) Refers to those who brave the sea and often die
c) Refers to sailors only
d) Refers to children
Answer: b) Refers to those who brave the sea and often die
What does Maurya say about her sons?
a) They were careless
b) They were lost to the sea’s cruelty
c) They were lucky
d) They lived long lives
Answer: b) They were lost to the sea’s cruelty
What is the climax of the play?
a) Bartley’s departure
b) Maurya’s acceptance of Bartley’s death
c) Bartley’s wedding
d) Arrival of strangers
Answer: b) Maurya’s acceptance of Bartley’s death
What role does silence play in the drama?
a) Creates tension and sadness
b) Shows happiness
c) Fills gaps in speech
d) Has no role
Answer: a) Creates tension and sadness
How does Maurya express her grief?
a) Through anger
b) Through prayer and tears
c) Through laughter
d) Through jokes
Answer: b) Through prayer and tears
What lesson can we learn from the play?
a) Respect nature’s power
b) Ignore dangers
c) Be careless
d) Fear nothing
Answer: a) Respect nature’s power
How does "Riders to the Sea" fit into the genre of tragedy?
a) It shows a happy ending
b) It portrays human suffering and loss
c) It is a comedy
d) It is a romance
Answer: b) It portrays human suffering and loss

The Bet

Who is the author of "The Bet"?
a) Leo Tolstoy
b) Anton Chekhov
c) Fyodor Dostoevsky
d) Ivan Turgenev
Answer: b) Anton Chekhov
What is the central theme of "The Bet"?
a) Love and sacrifice
b) The value of human life and knowledge
c) War and peace
d) Crime and punishment
Answer: b) The value of human life and knowledge
What was the bet about?
a) Who could write the best book
b) Whether the death penalty is better than life imprisonment
c) Who would win a race
d) Who was richer
Answer: b) Whether the death penalty is better than life imprisonment
How long was the bet supposed to last?
a) 5 years
b) 10 years
c) 15 years
d) 20 years
Answer: c) 15 years
What was the punishment for losing the bet?
a) Death
b) Paying two million rubles
c) Imprisonment
d) Paying a fine
Answer: b) Paying two million rubles
Where was the banker during the bet?
a) In a castle
b) At home
c) Traveling
d) In a prison
Answer: b) At home
How was the lawyer supposed to serve his sentence?
a) In a prison cell
b) In solitary confinement on the banker's estate
c) In a jail
d) In a mental hospital
Answer: b) In solitary confinement on the banker's estate
How did the lawyer spend his time during confinement?
a) Reading books
b) Writing letters
c) Exercising
d) Sleeping
Answer: a) Reading books
Which subjects did the lawyer study?
a) Literature, languages, philosophy and music
b) Only law
c) Mathematics and science
d) Politics and history
Answer: a) Literature, languages, philosophy, and music
How did the lawyer’s appearance change after years of confinement?
a) He became healthier
b) He grew old and thin
c) He became stronger
d) He looked younger
Answer: b) He grew old and thin

Why did the lawyer agree to the bet?
a) For money
b) To prove a point about life imprisonment
c) To escape from his family
d) For fame
Answer: b) To prove a point about life imprisonment
How did the banker feel about the bet as time passed?
a) Confident
b) Regretful and anxious
c) Indifferent
d) Proud
Answer: b) Regretful and anxious
What did the lawyer do just before the end of the 15 years?
a) Tried to escape
b) Left the confinement early
c) Wrote a letter renouncing the money
d) Asked for a visit
Answer: c) Wrote a letter renouncing the money
What was the banker’s financial status at the end of the bet?
a) Wealthy
b) Bankrupt
c) Stable
d) Unknown
Answer: b) Bankrupt
What did the lawyer learn from his studies?
a) The futility of material wealth
b) How to escape confinement
c) To hate humanity
d) How to become rich
Answer: a) The futility of material wealth
What does the bet symbolize?
a) The conflict between youth and age
b) The struggle between knowledge and ignorance
c) The value of human life and freedom
d) The importance of money
Answer: c) The value of human life and freedom
How did the banker plan to avoid paying the bet money?
a) By killing the lawyer
b) By fleeing the country
c) By declaring bankruptcy
d) By appealing to the court
Answer: a) By killing the lawyer
What was the lawyer’s condition of confinement?
a) Allowed to leave at night
b) Complete isolation with books and music
c) Shared cell with others
d) Allowed visitors
Answer: b) Complete isolation with books and music
How did the banker feel when he saw the lawyer after many years?
a) Happy
b) Scared and guilty
c) Indifferent
d) Angry
Answer: b) Scared and guilty
What is the genre of “The Bet”?
a) Comedy
b) Tragedy
c) Short story with philosophical elements
d) Mystery
Answer: c) Short story with philosophical elements
What lesson does “The Bet” teach about material wealth?
a) It is the most important thing in life
b) It can be both valuable and meaningless
c) It always leads to happiness
d) It causes success
Answer: b) It can be both valuable and meaningless
What did the banker hope would happen to the lawyer before the bet ended?
a) That he would escape
b) That he would die
c) That he would give up
d) That he would fall in love
Answer: b) That he would die
How did the lawyer’s attitude toward life change during confinement?
a) He became more materialistic
b) He grew indifferent to worldly pleasures
c) He became angry
d) He became reckless
Answer: b) He grew indifferent to worldly pleasures
How does the story explore the theme of freedom?
a) By contrasting physical confinement with mental freedom
b) By showing jail as a free place
c) By avoiding the subject
d) By celebrating imprisonment
Answer: a) By contrasting physical confinement with mental freedom
How long was the lawyer allowed to leave confinement each day?
a) None
b) One hour
c) Several hours
d) Allowed visitors
Answer: a) None
Which of these was NOT a subject the lawyer studied?
a) Languages
b) Music
c) Engineering
d) Philosophy
Answer: c) Engineering
What ultimately happens to the lawyer at the end of the story?
a) He wins the bet
b) He escapes
c) He voluntarily leaves before the bet ends
d) He dies
Answer: c) He voluntarily leaves before the bet ends
How does the banker’s attitude toward the bet reflect his character?
a) Shows generosity
b) Shows greed and desperation
c) Shows indifference
d) Shows courage
Answer: b) Shows greed and desperation
What does the lawyer’s renunciation of the money symbolize?
a) Defeat
b) Spiritual enlightenment
c) Foolishness
d) Greed
Answer: b) Spiritual enlightenment
What kind of narrative style is used in “The Bet”?
a) First-person narrative
b) Third-person limited
c) Third-person omniscient
d) Stream of consciousness
Answer: c) Third-person omniscient
How does Chekhov use irony in “The Bet”?
a) The lawyer loses the bet
b) The lawyer gains wealth but loses freedom
c) The lawyer chooses to renounce money after years of suffering
d) The banker becomes rich
Answer: c) The lawyer chooses to renounce money after years of suffering
How does the lawyer’s confinement affect his mental state?
a) He becomes stronger
b) He experiences deep reflection and growth
c) He goes mad
d) He becomes aggressive
Answer: b) He experiences deep reflection and growth
Which of the following best describes the lawyer’s personality?
a) Arrogant and selfish
b) Intellectual and contemplative
c) Angry and bitter
d) Lazy and indifferent
Answer: b) Intellectual and contemplative
Why is the banker anxious about the approaching end of the bet?
a) He cannot afford to pay the money
b) He wants to celebrate
c) He trusts the lawyer will lose
d) He wants to extend the bet
Answer: a) He cannot afford to pay the money
What does the lawyer’s extensive reading symbolize?
a) Desire for power
b) Quest for knowledge and meaning
c) Boredom
d) Need to impress others
Answer: b) Quest for knowledge and meaning
What role does the passage of time play in the story?
a) It shows how perspectives change
b) It makes the lawyer forget the bet
c) It makes the banker rich
d) It has no role
Answer: a) It shows how perspectives change
How is the lawyer’s isolation described?
a) Comfortable
b) Torturous but enlightening
c) Boring only
d) Easy
Answer: b) Torturous but enlightening
What does the lawyer’s decision to leave early reveal?
a) He values freedom over money
b) He fears the banker
c) He is tired
d) He regrets the bet
Answer: a) He values freedom over money
What does the story suggest about human nature?
a) It is greedy and selfish
b) It is capable of growth and change
c) It is weak
d) It is indifferent
Answer: b) It is capable of growth and change
How does the banker’s plan to kill the lawyer affect the story?
a) Adds suspense and tension
b) Is irrelevant
c) Is humorous
d) Causes the lawyer to escape
Answer: a) Adds suspense and tension
How long was the lawyer’s confinement supposed to be?
a) 5 years
b) 10 years
c) 15 years
d) 20 years
Answer: c) 15 years
What is the main conflict in “The Bet”?
a) Between two friends over money
b) Between a banker and a lawyer on capital punishment versus life imprisonment
c) Between family members
d) Between lovers
Answer: b) Between a banker and a lawyer on capital punishment versus life imprisonment
How does the lawyer feel about life imprisonment by the end?
a) He sees it as a blessing
b) He sees it as a curse
c) He no longer fears it
d) He regrets accepting it
Answer: c) He no longer fears it
What effect does the story’s setting have?
a) Emphasizes the lawyer’s isolation
b) Adds excitement
c) Shows urban life
d) Creates humor
Answer: a) Emphasizes the lawyer’s isolation
What does the bet reveal about the banker’s personality?
a) Generosity
b) Greed and impatience
c) Wisdom
d) Courage
Answer: b) Greed and impatience
Which is a key lesson from the story?
a) Money is everything
b) Freedom and knowledge are more valuable than money
c) Bets are fun
d) Imprisonment is easy
Answer: b) Freedom and knowledge are more valuable than money
What does the lawyer hope to gain from his isolation?
a) Wealth
b) Knowledge and understanding
c) Fame
d) Power
Answer: b) Knowledge and understanding
What is the banker’s initial attitude towards the bet?
a) Confident and dismissive
b) Scared
c) Apologetic
d) Curious
Answer: a) Confident and dismissive
How does the story end?
a) With the lawyer winning the money
b) With the banker paying the money
c) With the lawyer renouncing the money and leaving early
d) With the lawyer escaping
Answer: c) With the lawyer renouncing the money and leaving early
What is the story’s main message?
a) Wealth brings happiness
b) Human life and freedom are priceless
c) Gambling is dangerous
d) Isolation is harmful
Answer: b) Human life and freedom are priceless

Our Casuarina Tree

Who is the poet of “Our Casuarina Tree”?
a) Rabindranath Tagore
b) Toru Dutt
c) Michael Madhusudan Dutt
d) Kazi Nazrul Islam
Answer: b) Toru Dutt
What type of tree is celebrated in the poem?
a) Banyan
b) Casuarina
c) Mango
d) Neem
Answer: b) Casuarina
Where is the Casuarina tree located?
a) Near the poet’s house
b) In a forest
c) In a park
d) Near a river
Answer: a) Near the poet’s house
What does the Casuarina tree symbolize in the poem?
a) Strength and memory
b) Beauty and love
c) Sadness and death
d) Friendship and loyalty
Answer: a) Strength and memory
Who was the poet’s brother mentioned in the poem?
a) Arvind
b) Abhilash
c) Her younger brother who loved the tree
d) Unknown
Answer: c) Her younger brother who loved the tree
How does the poet describe the tree’s appearance?
a) Tall and strong with dark foliage
b) Short and weak
c) Colorful and bright
d) Small and fragile
Answer: a) Tall and strong with dark foliage
What emotions does the poet associate with the tree?
a) Happiness and joy
b) Nostalgia and loss
c) Anger and fear
d) Surprise and shock
Answer: b) Nostalgia and loss
What effect does the tree have on the poet?
a) It inspires her memories of childhood and brother
b) It scares her
c) It makes her angry
d) It confuses her
Answer: a) It inspires her memories of childhood and brother
Which literary device is prominent in the poem?
a) Simile
b) Metaphor
c) Personification
d) Alliteration
Answer: c) Personification
How does the tree stand in the face of storms?
a) It bends easily
b) It stands firm and unshaken
c) It falls down
d) It loses its leaves
Answer: b) It stands firm and unshaken
What role does the Casuarina tree play in the poet’s life?
a) A symbol of childhood and love
b) A source of fear
c) An enemy
d) A stranger
Answer: a) A symbol of childhood and love
How does the poet describe the tree’s leaves?
a) Thin and needle-like
b) Wide and broad
c) Large and green
d) Soft and fluffy
Answer: a) Thin and needle-like
What is the tone of the poem?
a) Joyful and playful
b) Reflective and melancholic
c) Angry and bitter
d) Light-hearted and funny
Answer: b) Reflective and melancholic
What memory is strongly connected to the tree?
a) The poet’s father’s childhood
b) The poet’s brother’s love for the tree
c) A school event
d) A festival
Answer: b) The poet’s brother’s love for the tree
What does the poet imply about the brother’s fate?
a) He is still alive
b) He has passed away
c) He moved abroad
d) He is estranged
Answer: b) He has passed away
What does the tree remind the poet of?
a) Her childhood and brother’s love
b) A stormy night
c) A festival
d) A city
Answer: a) Her childhood and brother’s love
What is the significance of the tree’s endurance?
a) It represents the poet’s memories and grief
b) It is just a tree
c) It symbolizes failure
d) It shows weakness
Answer: a) It represents the poet’s memories and grief
Which emotion is NOT expressed in the poem?
a) Nostalgia
b) Sadness
c) Fear
d) Love
Answer: c) Fear
How does the poet feel about the tree’s strength?
a) She admires it
b) She fears it
c) She hates it
d) She ignores it
Answer: a) She admires it
How does the poem describe the tree’s roots?
a) Deep and strong
b) Shallow and weak
c) Dead
d) Broken
Answer: a) Deep and strong
The Casuarina tree stands as a symbol of:
a) Childhood memories
b) Wealth
c) Power
d) Adventure
Answer: a) Childhood memories
What season is evoked in the poem?
a) Winter
b) Summer
c) Monsoon
d) Autumn
Answer: b) Summer
How does the poet describe the sounds around the tree?
a) Silent and still
b) Chirping birds and wind
c) Loud and noisy
d) Thunder and rain
Answer: b) Chirping birds and wind
What is the structure of the poem?
a) Free verse
b) Rhymed quatrains
c) Sonnet
d) Haiku
Answer: b) Rhymed quatrains
What does the poet remember about her brother’s relationship with the tree?
a) He was indifferent
b) He loved and cared for it
c) He destroyed it
d) He ignored it
Answer: b) He loved and cared for it
What feeling does the tree evoke at night?
a) Fear
b) Peacefulness
c) Loneliness
d) Joy
Answer: c) Loneliness
What does the poet compare the tree’s branches to?
a) Arms reaching out
b) Swords
c) Rivers
d) Roads
Answer: a) Arms reaching out
How does the poet describe the tree’s bark?
a) Smooth and shiny
b) Rough and dark
c) Soft and light
d) Thin and fragile
Answer: b) Rough and dark
What does the poet say about the tree’s appearance during storms?
a) It is uprooted
b) It bends but does not break
c) It remains unshaken
d) It looks dead
Answer: c) It remains unshaken
How does the poet feel about the tree’s survival?
a) Proud
b) Disappointed
c) Indifferent
d) Angry
Answer: a) Proud
Which of the following is a theme in the poem?
a) Death and mourning
b) Childhood memories and nature
c) Adventure and travel
d) War and peace
Answer: b) Childhood memories and nature
What does the poet suggest about nature in the poem?
a) It is cruel
b) It is eternal and nurturing
c) It is weak
d) It is scary
Answer: b) It is eternal and nurturing
How does the poem reflect Toru Dutt’s personal life?
a) It shows her love for her brother and childhood
b) It talks about her travels
c) It discusses her education
d) It expresses her political views
Answer: a) It shows her love for her brother and childhood
What kind of imagery is used in the poem?
a) Visual and auditory imagery
b) Taste and smell imagery
c) Tactile only
d) None
Answer: a) Visual and auditory imagery
How does the poet describe the tree’s impact on the surroundings?
a) It dominates the landscape
b) It is invisible
c) It ruins the area
d) It blends in
Answer: a) It dominates the landscape
What is the mood of the poem?
a) Joyful and energetic
b) Quiet and reflective
c) Angry and bitter
d) Playful and humorous
Answer: b) Quiet and reflective
How does the poet relate the tree to human life?
a) By showing its endurance and strength
b) By showing it as fragile
c) By showing it as unimportant
d) By showing it as a danger
Answer: a) By showing its endurance and strength
What is the significance of the poet’s use of personification?
a) To make the tree come alive and relatable
b) To confuse the reader
c) To create fear
d) To describe animals
Answer: a) To make the tree come alive and relatable
What does the Casuarina tree symbolize in the poet’s grief?
a) The pain of losing her brother
b) The joy of childhood
c) The end of life
d) A new beginning
Answer: a) The pain of losing her brother
Which is a key message from the poem?
a) Nature helps us remember loved ones
b) Trees are dangerous
c) Childhood is sad
d) Loss is easy to forget
Answer: a) Nature helps us remember loved ones
How does the poet describe the tree’s height?
a) Short and small
b) Tall and towering
c) Medium height
d) Shrub-like
Answer: b) Tall and towering
What kind of tree is a Casuarina?
a) A flowering tree
b) A coniferous tree with needle-like leaves
c) A fruit tree
d) A tropical tree with broad leaves
Answer: b) A coniferous tree with needle-like leaves
What natural elements interact with the tree in the poem?
a) Wind and birds
b) Fire and water
c) Snow and ice
d) Lightning and thunder
Answer: a) Wind and birds
How does the poet connect childhood with the tree?
a) By remembering her brother’s play near the tree
b) By describing school near the tree
c) By talking about holidays under the tree
d) By ignoring childhood
Answer: a) By remembering her brother’s play near the tree
How does the tree’s appearance reflect the poet’s emotions?
a) Strong yet melancholic
b) Weak and fragile
c) Joyful and bright
d) Angry and fierce
Answer: a) Strong yet melancholic
What does the poet say about the tree’s shade?
a) It offers comfort and protection
b) It is dangerous
c) It is small and weak
d) It causes harm
Answer: a) It offers comfort and protection
Which of these best describes the poet’s feelings about the tree?
a) Affection and respect
b) Fear and anger
c) Indifference
d) Joy and celebration
Answer: a) Affection and respect
What role does memory play in the poem?
a) It connects the past with the present
b) It confuses the poet
c) It is unimportant
d) It causes sadness only
Answer: a) It connects the past with the present
What natural phenomenon does the tree withstand?
a) Storms and winds
b) Earthquakes
c) Floods
d) Fires
Answer: a) Storms and winds
How does the poem end?
a) With a hopeful tone remembering the brother
b) With sadness and despair
c) With anger
d) With celebration
Answer: a) With a hopeful tone remembering the brother

The Night Train at Deoli

Who is the author of “The Night Train at Deoli”?
a) R.K. Narayan
b) Ruskin Bond
c) Rabindranath Tagore
d) Mulk Raj Anand
Answer: b) Ruskin Bond
What is the main setting of the story?
a) Delhi
b) Deoli railway station
c) Mumbai
d) Kolkata
Answer: b) Deoli railway station
What time does the train stop at Deoli station?
a) Morning
b) Afternoon
c) Night
d) Evening
Answer: c) Night
What kind of train stops at Deoli in the story?
a) Passenger train
b) Freight train
c) Night mail train
d) Express train
Answer: c) Night mail train
Who does the narrator see at Deoli station every year?
a) A vendor selling baskets
b) A young girl selling baskets
c) A boy selling flowers
d) A woman selling tea
Answer: b) A young girl selling baskets
What does the girl sell at the station?
a) Flowers
b) Baskets
c) Fruits
d) Sweets
Answer: b) Baskets
How does the narrator feel when he sees the girl?
a) Indifferent
b) Curious and intrigued
c) Angry
d) Sad
Answer: b) Curious and intrigued
How many times a year does the narrator’s train stop at Deoli?
a) Once
b) Twice
c) Every year
d) Every month
Answer: c) Every year
What does the narrator want to do but fails?
a) Talk to the girl
b) Buy baskets
c) Visit the town
d) Travel with the girl
Answer: a) Talk to the girl
How does the girl behave when the train arrives?
a) She ignores the passengers
b) She looks shy and hesitant
c) She greets everyone loudly
d) She runs away
Answer: b) She looks shy and hesitant
What does the narrator imagine about the girl?
a) That she lives a simple life
b) That she has a sad story
c) That she is very rich
d) That she is unhappy
Answer: b) That she has a sad story
Why does the narrator never get a chance to talk to the girl?
a) Because the train stops only briefly
b) Because he is afraid
c) Because she runs away
d) Because she is rude
Answer: a) Because the train stops only briefly
What emotion dominates the narrator’s thoughts about the girl?
a) Love and sympathy
b) Anger and frustration
c) Fear and anxiety
d) Indifference
Answer: a) Love and sympathy
What is the tone of the story?
a) Humorous
b) Melancholic and nostalgic
c) Angry
d) Suspenseful
Answer: b) Melancholic and nostalgic
What theme is central to the story?
a) Adventure
b) Loneliness and missed opportunities
c) War and peace
d) Friendship
Answer: b) Loneliness and missed opportunities
What does the narrator remember most about the girl?
a) Her smile
b) Her eyes and shy look
c) Her voice
d) Her clothes
Answer: b) Her eyes and shy look
How does the girl react when she sees the narrator?
a) She smiles warmly
b) She avoids eye contact
c) She gets excited
d) She runs to him
Answer: b) She avoids eye contact
How does the story end?
a) The narrator finally talks to the girl
b) The narrator never meets her again
c) The narrator moves to Deoli
d) The girl leaves Deoli
Answer: b) The narrator never meets her again
Which feeling does the narrator experience every time he sees the girl?
a) Hope and longing
b) Fear
c) Hatred
d) Boredom
Answer: a) Hope and longing
What does the narrator do to remember the girl?
a) Writes about her
b) Buys her baskets
c) Talks about her to friends
d) Visits Deoli frequently
Answer: a) Writes about her
What does the girl’s basket-selling symbolize?
a) Hard work and struggle
b) Wealth and luxury
c) Happiness
d) Laziness
Answer: a) Hard work and struggle
What kind of imagery is used in the story?
a) Visual and auditory
b) Only auditory
c) Tactile
d) None
Answer: a) Visual and auditory
What does the night train represent?
a) Adventure
b) Transience and fleeting moments
c) Safety
d) Danger
Answer: b) Transience and fleeting moments
How does the narrator describe the Deoli station?
a) Busy and noisy
b) Quiet and lonely
c) Crowded and chaotic
d) Bright and colorful
Answer: b) Quiet and lonely
What internal conflict does the narrator face?
a) Between desire to talk and fear of rejection
b) Between love and hate
c) Between anger and forgiveness
d) Between boredom and excitement
Answer: a) Between desire to talk and fear of rejection
How does the author build suspense in the story?
a) Through the narrator’s hesitation and brief encounters
b) Through action scenes
c) Through humor
d) Through fights
Answer: a) Through the narrator’s hesitation and brief encounters
How does the setting influence the mood?
a) The quiet station creates a feeling of solitude
b) The busy city creates excitement
c) The party creates fun
d) The war zone creates fear
Answer: a) The quiet station creates a feeling of solitude
What does the narrator think the girl’s life might be like?
a) Difficult and lonely
b) Happy and easy
c) Glamorous
d) Carefree
Answer: a) Difficult and lonely
Why does the narrator feel sad every year?
a) Because he cannot talk to the girl
b) Because he loses his train
c) Because of bad weather
d) Because he misses home
Answer: a) Because he cannot talk to the girl
How is the theme of missed opportunities portrayed?
a) Through the narrator’s yearly encounters without connection
b) Through fights
c) Through friendship
d) Through success
Answer: a) Through the narrator’s yearly encounters without connection
What type of story is “The Night Train at Deoli”?
a) Mystery
b) Slice of life / reflective
c) Horror
d) Science fiction
Answer: b) Slice of life / reflective
How does the author describe the girl’s appearance?
a) Young and shy
b) Old and tired
c) Angry and rude
d) Confident and loud
Answer: a) Young and shy
What sensory details are prominent in the story?
a) Sight and sound of the train and station
b) Taste and smell
c) Touch only
d) None
Answer: a) Sight and sound of the train and station
What does the narrator’s hesitation symbolize?
a) Fear of rejection and social barriers
b) Confidence
c) Anger
d) Joy
Answer: a) Fear of rejection and social barriers
What mood is evoked by the night train’s arrival?
a) Anxiety and anticipation
b) Joy and celebration
c) Fear and horror
d) Confusion
Answer: a) Anxiety and anticipation
How is the girl’s silence significant?
a) It increases the narrator’s curiosity and longing
b) It shows anger
c) It shows rudeness
d) It shows happiness
Answer: a) It increases the narrator’s curiosity and longing
What does the narrator’s yearly visit suggest?
a) A ritual of hope and remembrance
b) A boring routine
c) A random coincidence
d) A vacation plan
Answer: a) A ritual of hope and remembrance
What kind of emotions does the story explore?
a) Longing, loneliness, and missed connections
b) Happiness and joy
c) Anger and violence
d) Surprise and excitement
Answer: a) Longing, loneliness, and missed connections
What is the significance of the girl’s basket?
a) It represents her livelihood and innocence
b) It is useless
c) It is expensive
d) It symbolizes danger
Answer: a) It represents her livelihood and innocence
What is the narrative point of view?
a) First person
b) Third person
c) Omniscient
d) Second person
Answer: a) First person
What does the story reveal about human connections?
a) They can be fleeting and fragile
b) They are permanent
c) They are unimportant
d) They are always easy
Answer: a) They can be fleeting and fragile
How does the story reflect social realities?
a) Shows the gap between people from different backgrounds
b) Shows equality
c) Shows celebration
d) Shows war
Answer: a) Shows the gap between people from different backgrounds
How is the girl portrayed in the story?
a) Innocent and shy
b) Bold and confident
c) Angry and rude
d) Happy and loud
Answer: a) Innocent and shy
What literary technique does Ruskin Bond use to create mood?
a) Detailed sensory description
b) Exaggeration
c) Irony
d) Satire
Answer: a) Detailed sensory description
How does the narrator’s mood change throughout the story?
a) From hopeful to melancholic
b) From angry to joyful
c) From happy to scared
d) From confident to shy
Answer: a) From hopeful to melancholic
What message does the story convey?
a) Life is full of missed chances and quiet hopes
b) Success is easy
c) Friendship is unimportant
d) Adventure is exciting
Answer: a) Life is full of missed chances and quiet hopes
What does the train’s brief stop symbolize?
a) Fleeting moments in life
b) Safety
c) Danger
d) Happiness
Answer: a) Fleeting moments in life
How does the author describe the girl’s eyes?
a) Expressive and sad
b) Bright and happy
c) Angry
d) Closed
Answer: a) Expressive and sad
What is the significance of the narrator’s silence?
a) Reflects his inability to connect
b) Shows power
c) Shows anger
d) Shows happiness
Answer: a) Reflects his inability to connect
What feeling does the story leave the reader with?
a) Nostalgia and sadness
b) Joy and excitement
c) Anger
d) Confusion
Answer: a) Nostalgia and sadness

Ulysses

Who is the author of the poem "Ulysses"?
a) William Wordsworth
b) Alfred, Lord Tennyson
c) Robert Frost
d) John Keats
Answer: b) Alfred, Lord Tennyson
What is the main theme of "Ulysses"?
a) Adventure and exploration
b) Love and romance
c) Nature and beauty
d) War and peace
Answer: a) Adventure and exploration
What does Ulysses long for in the poem?
a) To return home and rest
b) To seek new adventures and knowledge
c) To settle in a quiet town
d) To live a peaceful life with family
Answer: b) To seek new adventures and knowledge
What is Ulysses’ attitude towards old age?
a) Acceptance and peace
b) Resignation and despair
c) Defiance and restlessness
d) Indifference
Answer: c) Defiance and restlessness
What does Ulysses say about his kingdom?
a) It is full of happiness
b) It is dull and unchallenging
c) It is dangerous and wild
d) It is prosperous and thriving
Answer: b) It is dull and unchallenging
Who is Ulysses speaking to in the poem?
a) His son, Telemachus
b) The reader
c) Himself
d) His wife, Penelope
Answer: a) His son, Telemachus
What advice does Ulysses give to his son?
a) To rule the kingdom responsibly
b) To seek adventures like him
c) To leave the kingdom
d) To retire from duties
Answer: a) To rule the kingdom responsibly
How does Ulysses describe his past adventures?
a) Boring and uneventful
b) Exciting and fulfilling
c) Regrettable
d) Dangerous and painful
Answer: b) Exciting and fulfilling
What metaphor does Ulysses use for life?
a) A journey or voyage
b) A battle
c) A dance
d) A song
Answer: a) A journey or voyage
How does Ulysses feel about his physical state?
a) He feels weak and old
b) He feels strong and ready
c) He feels tired and sick
d) He feels indifferent
Answer: b) He feels strong and ready
What is the meaning of “To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield”?
a) To give up easily
b) To keep trying and never surrender
c) To rest after hard work
d) To fight wars
Answer: b) To keep trying and never surrender
How does Ulysses view knowledge?
a) As unimportant
b) As a constant pursuit
c) As a burden
d) As irrelevant
Answer: b) As a constant pursuit
What is the tone of the poem?
a) Hopeful and determined
b) Sad and mournful
c) Angry and aggressive
d) Calm and peaceful
Answer: a) Hopeful and determined
What does Ulysses say about the “silent land”?
a) It is his resting place
b) It is a place of adventure
c) It is where his enemies live
d) It is his kingdom
Answer: a) It is his resting place
How does the poem end?
a) With Ulysses giving up
b) With Ulysses ready for a new journey
c) With Ulysses dying peacefully
d) With Ulysses victorious in battle
Answer: b) With Ulysses ready for a new journey
What literary device is prominent in the poem?
a) Simile
b) Metaphor
c) Onomatopoeia
d) Hyperbole
Answer: b) Metaphor
What does the “mariner” symbolize in the poem?
a) Ulysses himself
b) A soldier
c) A farmer
d) A teacher
Answer: a) Ulysses himself
Which Greek epic hero is Ulysses also known as?
a) Achilles
b) Odysseus
c) Hector
d) Perseus
Answer: b) Odysseus
What does Ulysses say about the “untravelled world”?
a) It is full of danger
b) It is worth exploring
c) It should be avoided
d) It is imaginary
Answer: b) It is worth exploring
What feeling does Ulysses express about death?
a) Fear
b) Acceptance as part of life
c) Anger
d) Denial
Answer: b) Acceptance as part of life
What does the phrase “that which we are, we are” mean?
a) People cannot change who they are
b) People can change easily
c) Life is unpredictable
d) Fate is avoidable
Answer: a) People cannot change who they are
What is the structure of the poem?
a) Sonnet
b) Dramatic monologue
c) Free verse
d) Ballad
Answer: b) Dramatic monologue
What does Ulysses think about his present life?
a) It is fulfilling
b) It is boring and dull
c) It is dangerous
d) It is peaceful
Answer: b) It is boring and dull
What is Ulysses’ attitude towards his past glories?
a) He is proud but restless
b) He regrets them
c) He forgets them
d) He is ashamed
Answer: a) He is proud but restless
How does Ulysses describe his mind?
a) As restless and eager
b) As calm and tired
c) As confused
d) As peaceful
Answer: a) As restless and eager
What does “idle king” refer to?
a) Ulysses ruling without action
b) A lazy servant
c) A foolish man
d) A farmer
Answer: a) Ulysses ruling without action
What motivates Ulysses to seek adventure again?
a) Desire for knowledge and experience
b) Boredom
c) Fear of death
d) Pressure from others
Answer: a) Desire for knowledge and experience
Which literary device is used in “the lights begin to twinkle from the rocks”?
a) Personification
b) Simile
c) Metaphor
d) Irony
Answer: a) Personification
What is Ulysses’ view on growing old?
a) To accept it peacefully
b) To fight against it
c) To ignore it
d) To be happy
Answer: b) To fight against it
How does Ulysses describe his “farthest ports”?
a) As places of adventure and experience
b) As dangerous
c) As boring
d) As home
Answer: a) As places of adventure and experience
What does “My mariners” refer to?
a) His fellow sailors
b) His family
c) His soldiers
d) His friends
Answer: a) His fellow sailors
What is the significance of the “silent land”?
a) Death and rest
b) A new beginning
c) A battle ground
d) A peaceful home
Answer: a) Death and rest
How does the poem reflect Victorian ideals?
a) Emphasizes duty, courage, and perseverance
b) Focuses on romance
c) Focuses on nature
d) Focuses on social injustice
Answer: a) Emphasizes duty, courage, and perseverance
Which word best describes Ulysses?
a) Restless
b) Lazy
c) Angry
d) Joyful
Answer: a) Restless
How is the sea portrayed in the poem?
a) As a symbol of adventure and mystery
b) As dangerous and evil
c) As calm and boring
d) As a barrier
Answer: a) As a symbol of adventure and mystery
What does Ulysses want to do “to the last”?
a) Live fully and explore
b) Rest in peace
c) Avoid challenges
d) Forget his past
Answer: a) Live fully and explore
What is the poetic form of “Ulysses”?
a) Blank verse
b) Rhymed couplets
c) Free verse
d) Haiku
Answer: a) Blank verse
How does Ulysses view his past achievements?
a) As motivation for future endeavors
b) As failures
c) As unimportant
d) As memories to forget
Answer: a) As motivation for future endeavors
What does the phrase “made weak by time and fate” mean?
a) Age and destiny have weakened him
b) He is physically strong
c) He is careless
d) He is happy
Answer: a) Age and destiny have weakened him
How does Ulysses describe his heart?
a) As restless and full of desire
b) As calm and content
c) As sad and lonely
d) As fearful
Answer: a) As restless and full of desire
What is Ulysses’ relationship with his kingdom?
a) He rules it but feels disconnected
b) He loves and enjoys ruling it
c) He hates it
d) He ignores it
Answer: a) He rules it but feels disconnected
How is “Ulysses” a reflection on human nature?
a) It portrays the eternal desire for growth and challenge
b) It shows humans are lazy
c) It focuses on violence
d) It denies ambition
Answer: a) It portrays the eternal desire for growth and challenge
What does “To follow knowledge like a sinking star” mean?
a) To pursue knowledge even if it is difficult or unreachable
b) To ignore knowledge
c) To give up easily
d) To forget knowledge
Answer: a) To pursue knowledge even if it is difficult or unreachable
What kind of hero is Ulysses?
a) A restless and adventurous hero
b) A peaceful and content hero
c) A coward
d) A villain
Answer: a) A restless and adventurous hero
What does the poem say about death?
a) It is inevitable but should not stop us from living fully
b) It is scary and should be feared
c) It is the end of everything
d) It is avoidable
Answer: a) It is inevitable but should not stop us from living fully
What does Ulysses urge his mariners to do?
a) To seek new adventures and never give up
b) To settle down
c) To return home
d) To forget their past
Answer: a) To seek new adventures and never give up
Which quality does Ulysses admire most in himself?
a) Courage and perseverance
b) Wealth
c) Power
d) Peacefulness
Answer: a) Courage and perseverance
How does Ulysses feel about his past travels?
a) They were fulfilling and memorable
b) They were boring
c) They were scary
d) They were pointless
Answer: a) They were fulfilling and memorable
What does the “rough game” refer to?
a) The challenges and struggles of life
b) A sport
c) A war
d) A joke
Answer: a) The challenges and struggles of life
What is the overall message of the poem?
a) To live life fully and never stop seeking new experiences
b) To avoid challenges
c) To rest in old age
d) To fear death
Answer: a) To live life fully and never stop seeking new experiences

Strong Roots

Who is the author of the poem "Strong Roots"?
a) Rabindranath Tagore
b) APJ Abdul Kalam
c) Sarojini Naidu
d) Kazi Nazrul Islam
Answer: b) APJ Abdul Kalam
What is the central theme of "Strong Roots"?
a) The importance of cultural heritage
b) The beauty of nature
c) The power of education
d) The pain of separation
Answer: a) The importance of cultural heritage
What do the "strong roots" symbolize in the poem?
a) Tradition and cultural values
b) Physical strength
c) Wealth and prosperity
d) Knowledge
Answer: a) Tradition and cultural values
According to the poem, what happens to a tree with strong roots?
a) It withstands storms and winds
b) It grows quickly but falls easily
c) It never grows tall
d) It loses its leaves early
Answer: a) It withstands storms and winds
What lesson does the poem teach about one’s roots?
a) They should be forgotten
b) They should be preserved and cherished
c) They are unimportant
d) They bring weakness
Answer: b) They should be preserved and cherished
What natural element is used as a metaphor in the poem?
a) A river
b) A tree
c) A mountain
d) A flower
Answer: b) A tree
How are roots described in the poem?
a) Strong and deep
b) Weak and shallow
c) Broken and dry
d) Fragile
Answer: a) Strong and deep
What does the poet suggest about identity?
a) It is connected to one’s roots
b) It changes often
c) It is unimportant
d) It is decided by others
Answer: a) It is connected to one’s roots
What does the poem say about challenges?
a) They weaken a person
b) They help a person grow stronger if roots are strong
c) They should be avoided
d) They have no effect
Answer: b) They help a person grow stronger if roots are strong
What tone is used in the poem?
a) Inspirational and encouraging
b) Sad and mournful
c) Angry
d) Humorous
Answer: a) Inspirational and encouraging
How does the poet describe the branches of a tree?
a) They bend but do not break
b) They break easily
c) They are weak
d) They do not grow
Answer: a) They bend but do not break
What role do roots play according to the poem?
a) They provide strength and stability
b) They restrict growth
c) They cause weakness
d) They are decorative
Answer: a) They provide strength and stability
What is the significance of “storms and winds” in the poem?
a) They represent challenges and difficulties
b) They symbolize peace
c) They are natural disasters only
d) They have no symbolic meaning
Answer: a) They represent challenges and difficulties
Which line from the poem suggests resilience?
a) “Though the branches sway and bend”
b) “Roots buried deep in the soil”
c) “The leaves fall to the ground”
d) “The trunk stands tall”
Answer: a) “Though the branches sway and bend”
What is the message about cultural roots?
a) They should be ignored in modern life
b) They are vital for strength and identity
c) They are outdated
d) They limit freedom
Answer: b) They are vital for strength and identity
How does the poet view the connection to one’s heritage?
a) As a source of power and courage
b) As a burden
c) As irrelevant
d) As a past memory only
Answer: a) As a source of power and courage
What natural process is reflected in the poem?
a) Growth and endurance
b) Decay and death
c) Movement and change
d) Stagnation
Answer: a) Growth and endurance
What imagery is prominent in "Strong Roots"?
a) Tree and nature imagery
b) City and technology imagery
c) War and battle imagery
d) Water and ocean imagery
Answer: a) Tree and nature imagery
How does the poem encourage young people?
a) To know and respect their cultural roots
b) To forget the past
c) To avoid challenges
d) To focus only on the future
Answer: a) To know and respect their cultural roots
What does the poet say about the connection between roots and growth?
a) Growth is impossible without strong roots
b) Growth is independent of roots
c) Roots restrict growth
d) Roots are unnecessary
Answer: a) Growth is impossible without strong roots
How does the poem relate roots to personal strength?
a) Strong roots provide inner strength
b) Roots are external and unimportant
c) Strength comes only from physical power
d) Strength is random
Answer: a) Strong roots provide inner strength
What is the effect of storms on a tree with strong roots?
a) It survives and continues to grow
b) It is destroyed immediately
c) It loses all its leaves
d) It becomes weak
Answer: a) It survives and continues to grow
What message does the poem give about heritage and change?
a) Heritage should adapt but remain strong
b) Heritage must be abandoned
c) Heritage is static and unchanging
d) Change destroys heritage
Answer: a) Heritage should adapt but remain strong
What does the phrase “deep roots” symbolize in life?
a) Firm foundation and stability
b) Superficiality
c) Weakness
d) Confusion
Answer: a) Firm foundation and stability
According to the poem, what happens when roots are weak?
a) The tree easily falls or breaks
b) The tree grows faster
c) The tree becomes taller
d) The tree is unaffected
Answer: a) The tree easily falls or breaks
How can one develop “strong roots” in life?
a) By embracing culture, values, and traditions
b) By ignoring the past
c) By avoiding responsibilities
d) By changing identity frequently
Answer: a) By embracing culture, values, and traditions
Which of the following is NOT a theme of the poem?
a) Strength from heritage
b) Importance of roots
c) Rejection of tradition
d) Resilience in adversity
Answer: c) Rejection of tradition
What does the poet want the reader to feel?
a) Pride in their roots and heritage
b) Fear of the past
c) Indifference to culture
d) Desire to abandon roots
Answer: a) Pride in their roots and heritage
What literary device is frequently used in the poem?
a) Metaphor
b) Simile
c) Alliteration
d) Irony
Answer: a) Metaphor
Which word best describes the tone of the poem?
a) Encouraging
b) Sarcastic
c) Angry
d) Melancholy
Answer: a) Encouraging
What does the poet compare to “strong roots”?
a) Personal identity and strength
b) Physical appearance
c) Wealth and fame
d) Silence and solitude
Answer: a) Personal identity and strength
How does the poem define resilience?
a) Bending but not breaking under pressure
b) Ignoring problems
c) Running away from challenges
d) Giving up easily
Answer: a) Bending but not breaking under pressure
Why is the poem relevant to students?
a) It teaches the value of culture and perseverance
b) It promotes physical strength only
c) It discourages growth
d) It focuses on politics
Answer: a) It teaches the value of culture and perseverance
What natural process is a symbol for human growth in the poem?
a) Tree growth and root strengthening
b) River flowing
c) Seasons changing
d) Bird flying
Answer: a) Tree growth and root strengthening
How does the poem relate nature to human life?
a) Through metaphors about trees and roots
b) Through descriptions of animals
c) Through references to weather only
d) Through urban imagery
Answer: a) Through metaphors about trees and roots
What should one remember according to the poem?
a) Their origins and values
b) To always move forward without looking back
c) To reject the past
d) To avoid challenges
Answer: a) Their origins and values
What is the main message about culture in the poem?
a) It is the foundation of individual strength
b) It is a burden
c) It is irrelevant
d) It is a thing of the past
Answer: a) It is the foundation of individual strength
How are “branches” portrayed in the poem?
a) Flexible and able to sway
b) Weak and fragile
c) Rigid and unchanging
d) Falling apart
Answer: a) Flexible and able to sway
What lesson does the poem offer about facing difficulties?
a) Strong roots help one endure hardships
b) Difficulties should be avoided
c) Weakness is natural
d) Giving up is acceptable
Answer: a) Strong roots help one endure hardships
What feeling does the poem inspire in the reader?
a) Hope and confidence
b) Fear and doubt
c) Sadness
d) Anger
Answer: a) Hope and confidence
Which of the following best describes the poem’s style?
a) Simple and metaphorical
b) Complex and scientific
c) Narrative and long
d) Dramatic and theatrical
Answer: a) Simple and metaphorical
How does the poet describe the soil?
a) As the source of nourishment for roots
b) As dry and barren
c) As unimportant
d) As dangerous
Answer: a) As the source of nourishment for roots
What is the significance of roots being “hidden”?
a) Strength often comes from unseen foundations
b) Roots are unimportant
c) Roots are a burden
d) Roots cause weakness
Answer: a) Strength often comes from unseen foundations
How does the poem encourage cultural pride?
a) By linking strength and success to roots and heritage
b) By ignoring the past
c) By focusing on wealth
d) By avoiding tradition
Answer: a) By linking strength and success to roots and heritage
What does the poem imply about modern life?
a) It is important to remember and keep strong roots
b) Tradition should be left behind
c) Change means losing roots
d) Roots are only for old people
Answer: a) It is important to remember and keep strong roots
What metaphor is used for challenges in the poem?
a) Storms and winds
b) Fire and ice
c) Darkness
d) Rivers
Answer: a) Storms and winds
What does the poem say about growth and success?
a) They are supported by a strong foundation
b) They come easily without effort
c) They are accidental
d) They are unimportant
Answer: a) They are supported by a strong foundation
How does the poem end?
a) With a hopeful call to preserve roots
b) With sadness and loss
c) With confusion
d) With defeat
Answer: a) With a hopeful call to preserve roots
What is the significance of the poem’s message for young learners?
a) To value their cultural identity and face challenges bravely
b) To forget the past and focus only on the future
c) To avoid traditions
d) To be passive
Answer: a) To value their cultural identity and face challenges bravely
What is the best title for the poem’s message?
a) Strength Through Heritage
b) Forgetting the Past
c) Fear of Challenges
d) Losing Identity
Answer: a) Strength Through Heritage

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