MCQs on Haunted Houses

1. What is the central theme of the poem?

A) The materialistic nature of life

B) The omnipresence of spirits in human dwellings
C) The fear of supernatural entities
D) The necessity of forgetting the past
Answer: B) The omnipresence of spirits in human dwellings

2. What does the poet suggest about all houses?

A) They eventually crumble into ruins

B) They are haunted by the past and its spirits
C) They symbolize power and ownership
D) They are untouched by time
Answer: B) They are haunted by the past and its spirits

3. What does the phrase "harmless phantoms" imply?

A) Ghosts are malevolent

B) The spirits are merely memories and not threats
C) Ghosts always seek revenge
D) Phantoms are dangerous creatures
Answer: B) The spirits are merely memories and not threats

4. What literary device is used in "feet that make no sound upon the floors"?

A) Hyperbole
B) Onomatopoeia
C) Paradox
D) Personification
Answer: D) Personification

5. What does the poet mean by "Impalpable impressions on the air"?

A) The ghosts leave a visible trace

B) The presence of spirits can be subtly sensed
C) The ghosts are physically real
D) Spirits make noises as they move
Answer: B) The presence of spirits can be subtly sensed

6. How does the poet view the spirits in the poem?

A) As terrifying intruders
B) As natural and ever-present beings
C) As demonic forces
D) As hallucinations
Answer: B) As natural and ever-present beings

7. What does the poet imply by “There are more guests at table than the hosts invited”?

A) The ghosts still participate in human affairs

B) The hosts have secretly invited more guests
C) The ghosts are demanding justice
D) The house is full of hidden people
Answer: A) The ghosts still participate in human affairs

8. What is the effect of the simile "As silent as the pictures on the wall"?

A) It emphasizes the silence and stillness of the ghosts

B) It suggests that ghosts are invisible
C) It implies that ghosts can communicate
D) It describes the paintings in the house
Answer: A) It emphasizes the silence and stillness of the ghosts

9. Why does the "stranger at my fireside" not see the spirits?

A) He lacks spiritual awareness

B) He refuses to believe in ghosts
C) He is not paying attention
D) The spirits choose to be invisible
Answer: A) He lacks spiritual awareness

10. What do "title-deeds" symbolize in the poem?

A) Legal ownership of property

B) The illusion of material possession
C) The importance of inheritance
D) The idea that land can be stolen
Answer: B) The illusion of material possession

11. What does the phrase "dusty hands" metaphorically represent?

A) The forgotten past reclaiming its presence

B) The struggle of poor laborers
C) The decay of civilization
D) The efforts of the living to erase history
Answer: A) The forgotten past reclaiming its presence

12. How does the poet describe the relationship between the physical and spiritual worlds?

A) The spirit-world exists independently from the material world

B) The two worlds are intertwined and influence each other
C) The material world is superior to the spiritual world
D) The spirit-world is an illusion
Answer: B) The two worlds are intertwined and influence each other

13. What does “ethereal air” symbolize?

A) The pure essence of the spirit world

B) The emptiness of life
C) The changing seasons
D) The air inside haunted houses
Answer: A) The pure essence of the spirit world

14. What is the struggle mentioned in “The struggle of the instinct that enjoys, And the more noble
instinct that aspires”?
A) The conflict between material pleasures and higher ideals
B) The difficulty of understanding ghosts
C) The opposition between wealth and poverty
D) The fight between life and death
Answer: A) The conflict between material pleasures and higher ideals

15. What does the "unseen star" refer to?

A) A guiding force influencing human behaviour

B) An actual celestial body
C) The sun hidden behind clouds
D) A metaphor for forgotten knowledge
Answer: A) A guiding force influencing human behaviour

16. What does the "floating bridge of light" symbolize?

A) A pathway between the living and the dead

B) The reflection of the moon on water
C) A real bridge glowing at night
D) A celestial phenomenon
Answer: A) A pathway between the living and the dead

17. What does "the dark abyss" symbolise?

A) The unknown and the afterlife

B) The ocean at night
C) A cave full of spirits
D) The subconscious mind
Answer: A) The unknown and the afterlife

18. What kind of imagery is used to describe the connection between worlds?

A) Visual and ethereal

B) Scientific and realistic
C) Religious and judgmental
D) Violent and chaotic
Answer: A) Visual and ethereal

19. What poetic device is used in “A bridge of light, connecting it with this”?

A) Metaphor
B) Alliteration
C) Irony
D) Pun
Answer: A) Metaphor

20. How does the poem challenge conventional ideas about life and death?

A) It suggests that death does not erase presence

B) It argues that ghosts are dangerous
C) It denies the existence of spirits
D) It portrays death as a final end
Answer: A) It suggests that death does not erase presence

21. What is the tone of the poem?

A) Reflective and mysterious
B) Angry and accusatory
C) Joyful and celebratory
D) Dark and despairing
Answer: A) Reflective and mysterious

22. What does “mortmain” mean in the context of the poem?

A) The control of the past over the present

B) The legal possession of property
C) A powerful magician
D) The name of a ghost
Answer: A) The control of the past over the present

23. How does the poem treat ghosts?

A) As quiet, ever-present reminders of the past

B) As aggressive and frightening beings
C) As hallucinations of the narrator
D) As symbols of evil
Answer: A) As quiet, ever-present reminders of the past

24. How does the poem redefine the concept of haunting?

A) It portrays ghosts as benign and ever-present

B) It emphasizes terror and horror
C) It presents haunting as a delusion
D) It suggests ghosts only exist in dreams
Answer: A) It portrays ghosts as benign and ever-present

25-30. Identify poetic devices in the poem

25. "A bridge of light" → Metaphor

26. "Silent as the pictures on the wall" → Simile
27. "A sense of something moving to and fro" → Imagery
28. "The spirit-world floats like an atmosphere" → Personification
29. "Dusty hands from graves forgotten" → Symbolism
30. "Opposite attractions and desires" → Contrast

MCQs on When Great Trees Fall

1. What is the central metaphor in the poem?

A) The loss of great people compared to the fall of great trees

B) The destruction of nature by humans
C) The passage of time in the wilderness
D) The relationship between animals and forests
Answer: A) The loss of great people compared to the fall of great trees

2. What happens in nature when "great trees fall"?

A) Other trees start growing rapidly

B) Rocks tremble, animals seek shelter, and silence spreads
C) The earth splits open and floods appear
D) New trees immediately replace them
Answer: B) Rocks tremble, animals seek shelter, and silence spreads

3. What effect does the death of great souls have on those left behind?

A) It causes immediate joy and relief

B) It leads to a temporary state of confusion and grief
C) It makes people lose all hope forever
D) It has no effect on the world
Answer: B) It leads to a temporary state of confusion and grief

4. What literary device is used in “rocks on distant hills shudder”?

A) Hyperbole
B) Personification
C) Simile
D) Metaphor
Answer: B) Personification

5. How does the poem contrast "small things" with "great trees"?

A) Small things are powerless and easily frightened

B) Small things control the forest after the trees fall
C) Small things symbolize human strength
D) Small things are unbothered by the fall of trees
Answer: A) Small things are powerless and easily frightened

6. What does "our reality, bound to them, takes leave of us" suggest?

A) Death of great individuals shakes our sense of reality

B) Reality is unaffected by loss
C) Our lives become meaningless after death
D) Reality becomes more stable
Answer: A) Death of great individuals shakes our sense of reality

7. What does the phrase “air around us becomes light, rare, sterile” mean?

A) The atmosphere literally changes when someone dies

B) The world feels empty and unnatural after a loss
C) The environment becomes cleaner
D) The physical weight of grief disappears
Answer: B) The world feels empty and unnatural after a loss

8. What is the effect of "promised walks never taken"?

A) It highlights regret for missed opportunities

B) It describes an actual event in the poet’s life
C) It shows that the dead will return for unfinished business
D) It suggests that people have no control over their actions
Answer: A) It highlights regret for missed opportunities

9. What happens to the soul after great people die?

A) It shrinks and feels lost

B) It becomes stronger
C) It immediately heals
D) It ceases to exist
Answer: A) It shrinks and feels lost

10. What do "dark, cold caves" symbolize?

A) The return to a primitive, ignorant state

B) A safe refuge from loss
C) A literal cave where people hide
D) The end of human progress
Answer: A) The return to a primitive, ignorant state

11. How does the poem suggest healing occurs?

A) Slowly and unpredictably

B) Instantly and permanently
C) By forgetting those who died
D) By replacing the dead with new people
Answer: A) Slowly and unpredictably

12. What does "soothing electric vibration" symbolize?

A) The restoration of life’s energy after grief

B) A scientific phenomenon
C) A literal electric shock
D) A warning of future losses
Answer: A) The restoration of life’s energy after grief

13. What role does memory play in the poem?

A) It ensures that those who died are never truly lost

B) It prevents people from moving on
C) It creates false perceptions of the past
D) It causes more suffering
Answer: A) It ensures that those who died are never truly lost

14. What is the impact of repeating “They existed”?

A) It reinforces the significance of the deceased

B) It shows doubt about their existence
C) It suggests people forget quickly
D) It mocks the idea of remembering the dead
Answer: A) It reinforces the significance of the deceased

15. What does “We can be. Be and be better” convey?

A) The responsibility to improve in honour of the departed

B) A meaningless repetition of words
C) The end of human ambition
D) The belief that grief makes no difference
Answer: A) The responsibility to improve in honour of the departed

16. How does the poem portray death?

A) As a natural yet deeply impactful event
B) As an event that should be ignored
C) As something that makes life meaningless
D) As a punishment
Answer: A) As a natural yet deeply impactful event

17. What is the effect of the poem’s free verse structure?

A) It reflects the unpredictability of grief

B) It makes the poem hard to understand
C) It forces readers to follow a rigid pattern
D) It removes emotion from the poem
Answer: A) It reflects the unpredictability of grief

18. What does “Our minds, formed and informed by their radiance” mean?

A) Great people shape the way we think and live

B) People do not influence each other
C) Minds are naturally independent
D) Only the weak depend on others
Answer: A) Great people shape the way we think and live

19. How does the poem challenge the fear of death?

A) By showing that great people leave a lasting impact

B) By denying the existence of death
C) By suggesting death is painless
D) By stating that grief should be avoided
Answer: A) By showing that great people leave a lasting impact

20. What is the overall tone of the poem?

A) Reflective and reverent

B) Angry and resentful
C) Hopeless and bitter
D) Playful and humorous
Answer: A) Reflective and reverent

21. What theme does the poem explore?

A) Loss, remembrance, and renewal

B) The insignificance of human life
C) The destruction of the environment
D) The foolishness of emotions
Answer: A) Loss, remembrance, and renewal

22. How does the poem suggest continuity after loss?

A) By emphasizing memory and self-improvement

B) By insisting people forget the dead
C) By stating life stops after death
D) By warning against sadness
Answer: A) By emphasizing memory and self-improvement

23. How does Angelou connect humans with nature in the poem?
A) By comparing great people to great trees
B) By stating people should live in forests
C) By describing humans as stronger than nature
D) By saying nature does not influence emotions
Answer: A) By comparing great people to great trees

24. What does the poem suggest about time and grief?

A) Healing is a slow and uncertain process

B) Grief disappears immediately
C) Time does not affect emotions
D) The past should be ignored
Answer: A) Healing is a slow and uncertain process

25-30. Identify poetic devices used in the poem

25. "rocks on distant hills shudder" → Personification

26. "small things recoil into silence" → Imagery
27. "dark, cold caves" → Metaphor
28. "spaces fill with a kind of soothing electric vibration" → Symbolism
29. "promised walks never taken" → Irony
30. "We can be. Be and be better." → Repetition

MCQs on A Considerable Speck

1. What is the “speck” referred to in the poem?
A) A small ink blot
B) A tiny living mite
C) A piece of dust
D) A metaphor for human existence
Answer: B) A tiny living mite
2. Why does the poet hesitate to kill the mite?
A) He recognizes signs of intelligence in it
B) He feels guilty for harming any creature
C) He is too distracted by his writing
D) He is afraid of what others might think
Answer: A) He recognizes signs of intelligence in it
3. What literary device is used in the line, “To stop it with a period of ink”?
A) Hyperbole
B) Metaphor
C) Irony
D) Simile
Answer: C) Irony
4. How does the mite behave in the poem?
A) It moves cautiously and reacts to its surroundings
B) It follows the ink as if attracted to it
C) It remains still, waiting for the poet’s decision
D) It aggressively attacks the poet’s writing
Answer: A) It moves cautiously and reacts to its surroundings
5. What is the significance of the mite pausing on the manuscript?
A) It shows a contrast between life and writing
B) It symbolizes the weight of decisions in life
C) It represents the poet’s lack of control over fate
D) It proves that even small creatures have intelligence
Answer: D) It proves that even small creatures have intelligence
6. What theme does the poem explore?
A) The insignificance of small creatures
B) The recognition of intelligence in unexpected places
C) The conflict between science and religion
D) The poet’s inability to finish his writing
Answer: B) The recognition of intelligence in unexpected places
7. Why does the mite hesitate before moving again?
A) It senses danger from the poet’s pen
B) It is deciding where to go
C) It is attracted to the wet ink
D) It is tired and needs to rest
Answer: A) It senses danger from the poet’s pen
8. What does the poet’s decision to spare the mite reveal about him?
A) He values all forms of intelligence
B) He is indecisive and weak
C) He enjoys watching small creatures suffer
D) He is afraid of harming nature
Answer: A) He values all forms of intelligence
9. What does the mite’s movement symbolize?
A) The struggle for survival
B) The randomness of fate
C) The inevitability of death
D) The meaninglessness of intelligence
Answer: A) The struggle for survival
10. What does the line “Plainly with an intelligence I dealt” suggest?
A) The poet believes the mite is making choices
B) The poet is overanalyzing a simple creature
C) Intelligence can only exist in humans
D) The mite is following a predictable pattern
Answer: A) The poet believes the mite is making choices
11. What does the poet compare his pen to?
A) A weapon of destruction
B) A symbol of wisdom
C) A divine power over life and death
D) A bridge between nature and art
Answer: C) A divine power over life and death
12. What does the poet imply about modern society?
A) It forces people into collectivist thinking
B) It appreciates individual intelligence
C) It encourages respect for all creatures
D) It has lost its connection to nature
Answer: A) It forces people into collectivist thinking
13. What does the phrase “set off across what I had written” emphasize?
A) The mite’s movement contrasts with the stillness of writing
B) The mite is destroying the poet’s work
C) The mite wants to understand human language
D) The poet is distracted by the speck
Answer: A) The mite’s movement contrasts with the stillness of writing
14. How does the poem challenge traditional views of intelligence?
A) By suggesting intelligence can exist in tiny creatures
B) By arguing that only humans have intelligence
C) By claiming that intelligence is not valuable
D) By suggesting intelligence is accidental
Answer: A) By suggesting intelligence can exist in tiny creatures
15. What does the poet’s decision to let the mite live reflect?
A) His appreciation for life and thought
B) His frustration with modern society
C) His belief in fate and destiny
D) His unwillingness to take action
Answer: A) His appreciation for life and thought
16. What literary device is used in “It seemed too tiny to have room for feet”?
A) Hyperbole
B) Simile
C) Personification
D) Symbolism
Answer: A) Hyperbole
17. How does the poem reflect Frost’s views on individualism?
A) It values the independence of thought, even in a mite
B) It criticizes intelligence as unimportant
C) It promotes the idea of collective intelligence
D) It shows that all decisions should be made together
Answer: A) It values the independence of thought, even in a mite
18. What is ironic about the poet’s interaction with the mite?
A) A great mind is engaging with a tiny creature
B) The mite is more intelligent than the poet
C) The mite controls the poet’s actions
D) The poet is afraid of something so small
Answer: A) A great mind is engaging with a tiny creature
19. What does the mite’s fear suggest?
A) Even the smallest beings value life
B) Intelligence leads to suffering
C) Nature is cruel and indifferent
D) The mite is too primitive to have emotions
Answer: A) Even the smallest beings value life
20. What does “cower down in desperation” suggest?
A) The mite accepts its fate
B) The mite is preparing to attack
C) The mite is playing dead
D) The mite has no control over its destiny
Answer: A) The mite accepts its fate
21. What is the effect of the poem’s ending?
A) It reinforces the idea that intelligence should be valued
B) It suggests the mite was not intelligent after all
C) It leaves the reader uncertain about the poet’s decision
D) It proves that humans dominate nature
Answer: A) It reinforces the idea that intelligence should be valued
22. How does Frost use contrast in the poem?
A) He contrasts the mite’s smallness with its intelligence
B) He contrasts life and death
C) He contrasts old and modern thinking
D) He contrasts nature and technology
Answer: A) He contrasts the mite’s smallness with its intelligence
23. How does the poet relate to the mite?
A) He sees a reflection of intelligence in it
B) He feels superior to it
C) He ignores its movements
D) He fears it might harm his writing
Answer: A) He sees a reflection of intelligence in it
24. What does the poem suggest about power?
A) True power is recognizing intelligence, not destroying it
B) Power is meaningless
C) The weak have no control over their fate
D) Intelligence is only valuable if it dominates
Answer: A) True power is recognizing intelligence, not destroying it

Poetic Devices in the Poem

25. “Set off across what I had written” → Metaphor
26. “Cower down in desperation” → Imagery
27. “Plainly with an intelligence I dealt” → Personification
28. “Since it was nothing I knew the evil of” → Irony
29. “To stop it with a period of ink” → Symbolism
30. “I let it lie there till I hope it slept” → Ambiguity
MCQs on The Glove and the Lions
1. Who is the central figure in the poem?
A) Count de Lorge
B) King Francis
C) The lady who drops the glove
D) The lions
Answer: B) King Francis
2. What does the poem primarily explore?
A) The bravery of knights
B) The nature of true love versus vanity
C) The cruelty of kings
D) The danger of fighting lions
Answer: B) The nature of true love versus vanity
3. Why does the lady drop her glove into the lion’s pit?
A) To see if Count de Lorge truly loves her
B) By accident
C) To amuse the king
D) To save another nobleman
Answer: A) To see if Count de Lorge truly loves her
4. What is the reaction of Count de Lorge to the lady’s challenge?
A) He hesitates before retrieving the glove
B) He immediately jumps into the lion’s pit
C) He refuses to participate
D) He kills a lion to prove his bravery
Answer: B) He immediately jumps into the lion’s pit
5. What does Count de Lorge do with the glove after retrieving it?
A) He hands it back to the lady with love
B) He keeps it as a symbol of his courage
C) He throws it at the lady’s face
D) He presents it to the king
Answer: C) He throws it at the lady’s face
6. What does King Francis say in response to Count de Lorge’s action?
A) He criticizes the Count for disrespecting the lady
B) He praises the Count for recognizing vanity
C) He rewards the lady for her clever test
D) He orders another test of bravery
Answer: B) He praises the Count for recognizing vanity
7. What do the lions symbolize in the poem?
A) The power of nature
B) The dangers of blind love
C) The unpredictability of fate
D) The strength of the monarchy
Answer: B) The dangers of blind love
8. What is the significance of the phrase "rightly done" by King Francis?
A) He acknowledges that true love should not be tested
B) He respects Count de Lorge’s bravery
C) He believes in the power of loyalty
D) He disapproves of unnecessary risks
Answer: A) He acknowledges that true love should not be tested
9. What is the dominant theme of the poem?
A) The contrast between courage and recklessness
B) The struggle between man and nature
C) The role of kingship in medieval society
D) The foolishness of superficial love
Answer: D) The foolishness of superficial love
10. How is the lady portrayed in the poem?
A) As cunning and manipulative
B) As innocent and naive
C) As brave and loyal
D) As kind and thoughtful
Answer: A) As cunning and manipulative
11. What type of conflict is depicted in the poem?
A) Man vs. Nature
B) Man vs. Society
C) Man vs. Self
D) Man vs. Man
Answer: C) Man vs. Self
12. What is ironic about the lady’s plan?
A) Instead of proving love, it exposes vanity
B) Count de Lorge fails to retrieve the glove
C) The lions ignore the glove completely
D) The king punishes Count de Lorge
Answer: A) Instead of proving love, it exposes vanity
13. What poetic device is used in “Ramped and roared the lions, with horrid laughing jaws”?
A) Simile
B) Personification
C) Metaphor
D) Hyperbole
Answer: B) Personification
14. Why is the king amused by the spectacle?
A) He enjoys the test of bravery
B) He sees through the lady’s vanity
C) He dislikes Count de Lorge
D) He finds the lions entertaining
Answer: B) He sees through the lady’s vanity
15. What lesson does the poem teach about love?
A) Love should not be tested through dangerous means
B) True love is proven through heroic acts
C) Kings decide the worth of love
D) Love is unpredictable like wild beasts
Answer: A) Love should not be tested through dangerous means
16. How does Count de Lorge’s reaction reflect his character?
A) He values his dignity over false love
B) He enjoys taking reckless risks
C) He is eager to please the king
D) He is desperate for admiration
Answer: A) He values his dignity over false love
17. What does the lady hope to achieve by dropping the glove?
A) She wants to test Count de Lorge’s devotion
B) She wishes to humiliate the Count
C) She hopes to impress the king
D) She wants to distract the lions
Answer: A) She wants to test Count de Lorge’s devotion
18. How does the setting contribute to the poem’s theme?
A) The violent scene contrasts with the lady’s vanity
B) The king’s court represents justice and fairness
C) The lions symbolize love and patience
D) The noble audience encourages romance
Answer: A) The violent scene contrasts with the lady’s vanity
19. What poetic form does the poem follow?
A) Sonnet
B) Ballad
C) Free verse
D) Epic
Answer: B) Ballad
20. What is the significance of the king's final words?
A) He mocks shallow gestures of love
B) He encourages more tests of bravery
C) He sympathizes with the lady
D) He orders Count de Lorge to apologize
Answer: A) He mocks shallow gestures of love
21. How does the crowd react to Count de Lorge’s act?
A) They are shocked and impressed
B) They criticize him for being unchivalrous
C) They laugh at the lady’s failed test
D) They ignore the whole event
Answer: A) They are shocked and impressed
22. What is the function of repetition in “She dropped her glove, to prove his love”?
A) To emphasize the irony of her actions
B) To suggest hesitation in her decision
C) To show her admiration for Count de Lorge
D) To make the event seem dramatic
Answer: A) To emphasize the irony of her actions
23. What do the lions represent?
A) The dangers of pride
B) The unpredictability of love
C) The ruthlessness of nature
D) The test of courage
Answer: D) The test of courage
24. What does Count de Lorge’s final action symbolize?
A) His rejection of manipulative love
B) His frustration with the king
C) His desire to impress the crowd
D) His fear of the lions
Answer: A) His rejection of manipulative love
25. What role does honor play in the poem?
A) It is contrasted with foolish pride
B) It is shown to be meaningless
C) It leads to the Count’s downfall
D) It is upheld by the king
Answer: A) It is contrasted with foolish pride

Literary Devices in the Poem

26. “With wallowing might and stifled roar” → Imagery
27. “Gave blows like beams” → Simile
28. “Valour and love, and a king above” → Juxtaposition
29. “The bloody foam above the bars” → Visual imagery
30. “No love,” quoth he, “but vanity” → Contrast

MCQs on When Summer Comes, We Hear the Hums

1. Who is the central character in the poem?
A) The narrator
B) Bhisma Lochan Sharma
C) The billy goat
D) The panicked crowd
Answer: B) Bhisma Lochan Sharma
2. What activity is Bhisma Lochan Sharma engaged in?
A) Singing loudly
B) Playing an instrument
C) Preaching in public
D) Performing a dance
Answer: A) Singing loudly
3. How do people react to his singing?
A) They are amazed and entertained
B) They run away in panic
C) They join him in the song
D) They applaud his performance
Answer: B) They run away in panic
4. What effect does his singing have on animals?
A) They dance along to the melody
B) They attack the audience
C) They react in distress and confusion
D) They remain unaffected
Answer: C) They react in distress and confusion
5. Which creature ultimately puts an end to Bhisma Lochan’s singing?
A) A bullock
B) A parrot
C) A billy goat
D) A lion
Answer: C) A billy goat
6. What is the significance of the billy goat in the poem?
A) It symbolizes natural justice
B) It is a representation of chaos
C) It joins Bhisma Lochan in song
D) It represents the common man
Answer: A) It symbolizes natural justice
7. How is Bhisma Lochan's singing described?
A) Melodic and soothing
B) Loud and unbearable
C) Deep and philosophical
D) Sweet and enchanting
Answer: B) Loud and unbearable
8. What happens to mansions in the poem due to his singing?
A) They light up in joy
B) They collapse from the vibrations
C) They become stronger
D) They are filled with singing birds
Answer: B) They collapse from the vibrations
9. What poetic device is used in “The welkin weeps to hear his screech”?
A) Simile
B) Metaphor
C) Hyperbole
D) Personification
Answer: D) Personification
10. What happens to the fishes in the lake upon hearing Bhisma Lochan?
A) They dance in rhythm
B) They float to the surface
C) They dive below in fear
D) They leap out of the water
Answer: C) They dive below in fear
11. What does the poem satirize?
A) Musical talent
B) Overconfidence in one’s abilities
C) The unpredictability of animals
D) The peacefulness of nature
Answer: B) Overconfidence in one’s abilities
12. What happens to the birds in the sky upon hearing the singing?
A) They fly faster
B) They turn upside down mid-flight
C) They sing in response
D) They fall dead
Answer: B) They turn upside down mid-flight
13. What literary technique is used in the phrase "the hour they hear it sounded"?
A) Irony
B) Alliteration
C) Hyperbole
D) Onomatopoeia
Answer: B) Alliteration
14. What does the poem imply about Bhisma Lochan’s awareness of his impact?
A) He is oblivious
B) He is proud of it
C) He regrets his singing
D) He enjoys the chaos
Answer: A) He is oblivious
15. What emotion does the audience primarily experience?
A) Admiration
B) Joy
C) Fear and frustration
D) Nostalgia
Answer: C) Fear and frustration
16. What is the effect of repetition in “We cry, ‘We're going to die, oh won't you stop your singing?’”?
A) It creates suspense
B) It emphasizes the suffering caused by the singing
C) It suggests a humorous tone
D) It highlights the beauty of the song
Answer: B) It emphasizes the suffering caused by the singing
17. How does the poet use irony in the poem?
A) Bhisma Lochan believes he is talented, but everyone suffers
B) The audience appreciates bad music
C) The birds enjoy his singing, but humans do not
D) The fish sing along instead of fleeing
Answer: A) Bhisma Lochan believes he is talented, but everyone suffers
18. How is Bhisma Lochan’s singing described as affecting trees?
A) They collapse and shake
B) They bloom beautifully
C) They grow taller
D) They change color
Answer: A) They collapse and shake
19. What is the meaning of "sagacious" in reference to the billy goat?
A) Foolish
B) Wise and intelligent
C) Aggressive
D) Unpredictable
Answer: B) Wise and intelligent
20. What is the poem’s tone?
A) Tragic and sorrowful
B) Humorous and satirical
C) Dark and mysterious
D) Romantic and lyrical
Answer: B) Humorous and satirical
21. What is the poet’s view on Bhisma Lochan’s self-confidence?
A) It is admirable
B) It is exaggerated and foolish
C) It is justified
D) It is inspiring
Answer: B) It is exaggerated and foolish
22. What does the phrase “blast of brutal violence” refer to?
A) The crowd attacking Bhisma Lochan
B) The billy goat charging at him
C) A storm interrupting his singing
D) The king punishing him
Answer: B) The billy goat charging at him
23. What do the panicked reactions of people symbolize?
A) A dislike for musical innovation
B) A rejection of forced talent
C) A fear of new experiences
D) An appreciation for old traditions
Answer: B) A rejection of forced talent
24. How does the poem end?
A) Bhisma Lochan sings louder
B) The billy goat silences him
C) The crowd cheers him on
D) The trees fall on him
Answer: B) The billy goat silences him
25. What lesson can be learned from the poem?
A) Confidence in oneself is always good
B) One should be aware of how their actions affect others
C) Nature always triumphs over man
D) Silence is more valuable than music
Answer: B) One should be aware of how their actions affect others
26. Which poetic form is used?
A) Sonnet
B) Ballad
C) Free verse
D) Epic poetry
Answer: B) Ballad
27. What does the phrase “golden gift of silence” suggest?
A) Silence is more valuable than Bhisma Lochan's singing
B) Music is the highest form of art
C) The billy goat was a divine messenger
D) Bhisma Lochan was a misunderstood genius
Answer: A) Silence is more valuable than Bhisma Lochan's singing
28. Which of the following is NOT affected by his singing?
A) Trees
B) Birds
C) Mountains
D) Mansions
Answer: C) Mountains
29. What does the poem suggest about artistic self-awareness?
A) True artists must have confidence
B) Some people overestimate their abilities
C) Art should be performed no matter the audience’s response
D) Music is always beautiful
Answer: B) Some people overestimate their abilities
30. What is the overall message of the poem?
A) Overconfidence can lead to disaster
B) Music is the highest form of communication
C) Nature and animals appreciate human talent
D) True art is never recognized
Answer: A) Overconfidence can lead to disaster
1. Hyperbole (Exaggeration)
• Example: "The welkin weeps to hear his screech, and mighty mansions tumble."
 • Effect: The poet exaggerates the impact of Bhisma Lochan Sharma’s singing to absurd proportions,
suggesting that even the sky cries and buildings collapse.

2. Personification
• Example: "The welkin weeps to hear his screech."
• Effect: The sky (welkin) is given human emotions, reinforcing how unbearable the singing is.
• Example: "The very trees collapse and shake—you hear the crash a mile hence."
• Effect: Trees are described as reacting dramatically, as if alive and fearful of the sound.

3. Alliteration (Repetition of Initial Consonant Sounds)

• Example: "The strains of song are tossed and whirled by a blast of brutal violence."
• Effect: The repetition of the "b" sound creates a rhythmic, dramatic effect, mimicking the chaos of
the singing.

4. Imagery (Vivid Descriptions Appealing to Senses)

• Example: "The fishes dived below the lake in a frantic search for silence."
• Effect: The visual imagery of fish diving deep to escape the noise emphasizes how unbearable the
sound is.
• Example: "The bullock carts are overturned, and horses line the roadside."
• Effect: Creates a vivid picture of the destruction caused by Bhisma Lochan’s song.

5. Irony (Contrast Between Expectation and Reality)

• Example: "But Bhisma Lochan, unconcerned, goes booming out his broadside."
• Effect: The irony is that despite the chaos and destruction, Bhisma Lochan remains blissfully
unaware, believing his singing is impressive.
• Example: "We cry, ‘We're going to die, oh won’t you stop your singing?’"
• Effect: The dramatic reaction of the people contrasts with Bhisma Lochan’s self-confidence, making
the situation absurdly ironic.

6. Satire (Mockery of Human Behavior)

• Example: "No one dares to silence him until a billy goat takes action."
• Effect: The poem humorously critiques self-delusion and the inability of people to confront
misplaced confidence.

7. Metaphor (Comparison Without Using 'Like' or 'As')

• Example: "The golden gift of silence."
 • Effect: Silence is metaphorically described as golden, implying it is precious compared to Bhisma
Lochan’s singing.

8. Onomatopoeia (Words That Imitate Sounds)

• Example: "Ramped and roared the lions, with horrid laughing jaws."
• Effect: The words "ramped" and "roared" imitate the sounds of lions, making the scene more
dramatic.

9. Symbolism
• Example: The billy goat symbolizes nature’s balance and justice.
• Effect: The goat’s charge metaphorically represents how nature (or brute force) sometimes has to
intervene where reason fails.
 MCQS on The Elevator
1. What is the main setting of the story?
A) A school
B) A hospital
C) An old apartment building
D) A shopping mall
Answer: C) An old apartment building

2. Why does Martin feel uncomfortable in the elevator from the beginning?
A) It moves too fast
B) It is too small, dimly lit, and makes noises
C) It often gets stuck between floors
D) The buttons don’t work properly
Answer: B) It is too small, dimly lit, and makes noises

3. How does Martin’s father react to his fear of the elevator?

A) He sympathizes with Martin
B) He scolds Martin for being a coward
C) He investigates the elevator
D) He encourages Martin to use the stairs
Answer: B) He scolds Martin for being a coward

4. Why doesn’t Martin take the stairs often?

A) They are too dark and frightening
B) They are locked from the inside
C) His father forbids him to
D) They are too crowded
Answer: A) They are too dark and frightening

5. Where does Martin first encounter the fat lady?

A) In his apartment
B) On the fourteenth floor of the elevator
C) Outside the building
D) At school
Answer: B) On the fourteenth floor of the elevator

6. What color is the fat lady’s coat?

A) Red
B) Blue
C) Green
D) Black
Answer: C) Green

7. How does Martin react when he first sees the fat lady staring at him?
A) He screams for help
B) He ignores her completely
C) He runs out of the elevator as soon as it opens
D) He asks her why she is staring
Answer: C) He runs out of the elevator as soon as it opens

8. What does Martin’s father think of his fear?

A) He thinks Martin is overreacting
B) He believes Martin is in danger
C) He suggests calling the police
D) He decides to move out of the building
Answer: A) He thinks Martin is overreacting

9. What is one reason Martin finds the fat lady unsettling?

A) She never speaks but keeps staring at him
B) She carries a mysterious suitcase
C) She smells bad
D) She moves too quickly
Answer: A) She never speaks but keeps staring at him

10. What does the fat lady do that makes Martin even more afraid?
A) She follows him to his apartment
B) She presses the stop button in the elevator
C) She asks him personal questions
D) She tells him he is weak
Answer: B) She presses the stop button in the elevator

11. How does Martin’s father contribute to his fear?

A) He constantly teases Martin
B) He forces Martin to confront his fear alone
C) He locks Martin in the elevator
D) He tells Martin ghost stories
Answer: B) He forces Martin to confront his fear alone
12. Why does Martin end up using crutches?
A) He gets hit by a car
B) He falls down the stairs while trying to avoid the fat lady
C) The fat lady attacks him
D) He is pushed by bullies at school
Answer: B) He falls down the stairs while trying to avoid the fat lady

13. What does Martin think when the fat lady smiles at him?
A) She is friendly
B) She knows what will happen to him
C) She wants to apologize
D) She has a secret
Answer: B) She knows what will happen to him

14. How does Martin’s injury affect his ability to avoid the fat lady?
A) He can no longer take the stairs
B) He cannot run away from her
C) He needs help moving around
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above

15. How does the story end?

A) Martin escapes the elevator
B) The fat lady disappears
C) The fat lady stops the elevator and laughs
D) Martin’s father saves him
Answer: C) The fat lady stops the elevator and laughs

16. What is a major theme of the story?

A) Facing one’s fears
B) The dangers of old elevators
C) Family relationships
D) The power of imagination
Answer: A) Facing one’s fears

17. What is the mood of the story?

A) Cheerful and uplifting
B) Suspenseful and unsettling
C) Romantic and dreamy
D) Informative and neutral
Answer: B) Suspenseful and unsettling

18. Which literary device is used in the sentence: “The elevator shuddered each time it left a floor, as if
it was exhausted”
A) Simile
B) Hyperbole
C) Personification
D) Metaphor
Answer: C) Personification

19. What does the fat lady symbolize?

A) Martin’s deepest fear
B) A ghost from the past
C) A guardian angel
D) His mother
Answer: A) Martin’s deepest fear

20. How does the setting contribute to the suspense?

A) The dark, confined elevator increases fear
B) The bright lights make everything clearer
C) The music in the elevator is calming
D) The open spaces make escape easy
Answer: A) The dark, confined elevator increases fear

21-50 (Additional Questions on Literary Elements and Symbolism)

21. What does the elevator symbolize?
Answer: Fear and entrapment
22. How does Martin's fear affect his decisions?
Answer: It makes him avoid elevators and act irrationally
23. What is ironic about the fat lady's behaviour?
Answer: She doesn’t speak but makes Martin terrified
24. How does the father’s scepticism affect Martin?
Answer: It makes him feel isolated
25. What literary device is used in "The elevator creaked like an old man"?
Answer: Simile
26. What does the final scene suggest?
Answer: Martin is trapped in his fear
27. How does the author create suspense?
Answer: Through repetition and foreshadowing
 28. Why does the fat lady appear on different floors?
Answer: To suggest she is stalking Martin
29. What theme does Martin’s father represent?
Answer: Societal expectations of masculinity
30. Why is Martin an effective protagonist?
Answer: He is relatable and vulnerable
31. What is the genre of The Elevator?
Answer: Psychological horror
32. What is one possible interpretation of the fat lady?
Answer: She is a supernatural figure
33. What kind of conflict does Martin face?
Answer: Man vs. self and man vs. supernatural
34. How does the ending impact the reader?
Answer: Leaves them with uncertainty and fear
35. What does the stop button symbolize?
Answer: Control and power
MCQs on The Girl Who Can
1. Setting & Context
1. Where is the story "The Girl Who Can" set?
a) Accra
b) Hasodzi
c) Kumasi
d) Tamale
Answer: b) Hasodzi
2. What is special about Hasodzi in the story?
a) It has a famous school
b) It is known for its fertile soil
c) It is the biggest city in Ghana
d) It is a fishing village
Answer: b) It is known for its fertile soil
3. Which country is the setting of the story?
a) Nigeria
b) Kenya
c) Ghana
d) South Africa
Answer: c) Ghana
2. Characters & Relationships
4. Who is the narrator of the story?
a) Nana
b) Maami
c) Adjoa
d) The headmaster
Answer: c) Adjoa
 5. What is Nana's relationship with Adjoa?
a) Mother
b) Grandmother
c) Aunt
d) Sister
Answer: b) Grandmother
6. How does Nana feel about Adjoa’s legs?
a) They are too short
b) They are too muscular
c) They are too thin and long
d) They are perfect
Answer: c) They are too thin and long
7. What does Maami think about Adjoa’s education?
a) It is a waste of time
b) It is important to escape ignorance
c) It should be stopped after primary school
d) It should only focus on home skills
Answer: b) It is important to escape ignorance
8. How does Nana initially feel about Adjoa going to school?
a) Excited
b) Indifferent
c) Opposed
d) Encouraging
Answer: c) Opposed
9. How does Nana react when Adjoa wins the athletic competition?
a) She scolds her
b) She laughs at her
c) She carries the trophy on her back
d) She tells her to stop running
Answer: c) She carries the trophy on her back
10. How does Maami respond when Nana criticizes Adjoa’s legs?
a) She agrees with Nana
b) She argues that some people have no legs at all
c) She tells Adjoa to ignore Nana
d) She asks Nana to leave the house
Answer: b) She argues that some people have no legs at all
3. Themes & Symbolism
11. What is the main theme of "The Girl Who Can"?
a) Education vs. tradition
b) The importance of wealth
c) The beauty of nature
d) War and survival
Answer: a) Education vs. tradition
12. What does Adjoa’s victory in the race symbolize?
a) The importance of beauty
b) The potential beyond physical appearance
c) The need for more schools
 d) The success of Hasodzi village
Answer: b) The potential beyond physical appearance
13. Why does Nana change her opinion about Adjoa’s legs?
a) She sees their usefulness in running
b) She realizes she was mistaken
c) She wants to prove a point to Maami
d) The village elders tell her to change
Answer: a) She sees their usefulness in running
14. What does Nana’s act of carrying the trophy on her back represent?
a) Acceptance and pride
b) Disappointment
c) Fear of change
d) Traditional values
Answer: a) Acceptance and pride
15. What societal expectation does Adjoa’s story challenge?
a) That girls must be strong
b) That education is unnecessary for girls
c) That a woman's worth is tied to childbearing
d) That running is only for boys
Answer: c) That a woman's worth is tied to childbearing
4. Narrative & Writing Style
16. What is the point of view of the story?
a) First-person
b) Second-person
c) Third-person limited
d) Third-person omniscient
Answer: a) First-person
17. How does Adjoa describe her problem at the beginning of the story?
a) She lacks proper language to express herself
b) She is too short
c) She cannot go to school
d) She has a speech disorder
Answer: a) She lacks proper language to express herself
18. How does the author use humor in the story?
a) Through Nana’s exaggerated reactions
b) Through Adjoa’s school experience
c) Through village gossip
d) Through physical comedy
Answer: a) Through Nana’s exaggerated reactions
19. What literary device is used when Nana keeps repeating "thin legs can also be useful"?
a) Irony
b) Metaphor
c) Repetition
d) Hyperbole
Answer: c) Repetition
 20. How does the tone of the story change by the end?
a) From humorous to serious
b) From doubtful to celebratory
c) From neutral to sad
d) From hopeful to tragic
Answer: b) From doubtful to celebratory
5. General Knowledge & Critical Thinking
21. What role does education play in Adjoa’s life?
a) It gives her knowledge and confidence
b) It makes her feel inferior
c) It ruins her relationship with Nana
d) It is irrelevant to her dreams
Answer: a) It gives her knowledge and confidence
22. What lesson does Adjoa’s success teach Nana?
a) Strength is more than physical appearance
b) Girls should not run
c) A woman must have strong calves
d) Education is unnecessary
Answer: a) Strength is more than physical appearance
23. What societal norm does the story question?
a) That men should be the only ones to work
b) That physical appearance defines ability
c) That Ghanaian culture is outdated
d) That children should not express their thoughts
Answer: b) That physical appearance defines ability
24. What does Nana's character represent?
a) Strict discipline
b) Traditional expectations
c) Encouragement and support
d) Rebellion against culture
Answer: b) Traditional expectations
25. Why does Adjoa hesitate to speak her thoughts?
a) She fears being laughed at
b) She is shy
c) She does not like to talk
d) She is afraid of her mother
Answer: a) She fears being laughed at
1. Point of View (First-Person Narrative)
• The story is told from Adjoa’s perspective, allowing the reader to experience her thoughts, emotions,
and observations firsthand.
• Example: "And my problem is that at this seven years of age, there are things I can think in my head,
but which, maybe, I do not have the proper language to speak them out with."
• This deepens the reader’s connection with Adjoa and her internal struggles.
2. Irony
 • Situational Irony: Nana believes that Adjoa’s thin legs are useless, but those same legs make her a
great runner.
• Example: "That 'saa', thin legs can also be useful... thin legs can also be useful..."
• The irony highlights the theme of challenging societal expectations.
3. Repetition
• Certain phrases are repeated for emphasis, often showing Nana’s strong beliefs or Adjoa’s inner
conflicts.
• Example: "Thin legs can run... thin legs can run..."
• This repetition reinforces the change in perspective regarding Adjoa’s abilities.
4. Symbolism
• Legs: Represent ability and independence rather than just physical attributes.
• The Cup: Symbolizes Adjoa’s success and breaking of stereotypes.
• Example: "Yes, Nana said that she didn't care if such things are not done. She would do it. You know
what she did? She carried the gleaming cup on her back."
5. Contrast (Juxtaposition)
• Adjoa contrasts the modern mindset of her mother (who values education) with Nana’s
traditional views (who values physical appearance and childbearing).
• Example: "My mother seemed to know—and disagreed. She kept telling Nana that she, that is my
mother, felt she was locked into some kind of darkness because she didn't go to school."
• This highlights the generational conflict between tradition and progress.
6. Humor and Hyperbole
• The exaggerated way in which Nana reacts to Adjoa’s words adds humor.
• Example: "She would laugh and laugh and laugh, until tears run down her cheeks..."
• This device makes Nana’s character more vivid and engaging.
7. Foreshadowing
• Adjoa’s thoughts about her legs subtly hint at their eventual importance in running.
• Example: "I have always wanted to tell them not to worry. I mean Nana and my mother. That it did
not have to be an issue for my two favorite people to fight over."
8. Direct Speech (Dialogue)
• The frequent conversations between Adjoa, Nana, and Maami give a realistic and engaging tone.
• Example:
o Nana: "They are too thin. And I am not asking you!"
o Maami: "Mother, why are you always complaining about Adjoa’s legs?"
• This helps develop character personalities and show their conflicting perspectives.
9. Imagery
• Vivid descriptions make the setting and emotions more realistic.
 • Example: "And those old clothes are always so stiffly starched, you can hear the cloth creak when
she passes by."
• The imagery makes the reader visualize the scene more effectively.
10. Understatement
• Adjoa downplays the significance of her achievement, making it more impactful when Nana
recognizes her talent.
• Example: "School is nice." (Despite school being a major point of conflict in the story, she mentions
it casually.)

MCQS on The Pedestrian

1. What is the setting of "The Pedestrian"?
A) A futuristic city in 2053
B) A rural village in 1800
C) A busy metropolis in 2020
D) A spaceship on Mars
Answer: A) A futuristic city in 2053

2. What time of year is the story set?

A) Summer
B) Winter
C) Spring
D) Autumn
Answer: D) Autumn

3. What does Leonard Mead enjoy doing at night?

A) Watching television
B) Writing novels
C) Walking alone
D) Talking to his neighbors
Answer: C) Walking alone

4. What literary device is used in the phrase "walking through a graveyard"?

A) Simile
B) Metaphor
C) Personification
D) Hyperbole
Answer: B) Metaphor

5. How many police cars are in the city?

A) Ten
B) Five
C) Three
D) One
Answer: D) One

6. Why has crime decreased in the city?

A) Everyone stays inside watching television
B) The police are very strict
C) There are high-tech security systems
D) People fear punishment
Answer: A) Everyone stays inside watching television

7. What does the police car suspect Leonard Mead of doing?

A) Committing a crime
B) Being mentally unstable
C) Stealing something
D) Hacking the police system
Answer: B) Being mentally unstable

8. What is ironic about Leonard Mead’s profession?

A) He is a detective but gets arrested
B) He is a teacher but hates reading
C) He is a writer in a society where books are obsolete
D) He is an athlete but cannot run
Answer: C) He is a writer in a society where books are obsolete

9. What does Leonard Mead compare the empty city to?

A) A carnival
B) A graveyard
C) A jungle
D) A battlefield
Answer: B) A graveyard

10. What is the primary theme of The Pedestrian?

A) The dangers of technology
B) The power of government
C) The joy of solitude
D) The importance of education
Answer: A) The dangers of technology

11. What literary device is used in “tomb-like buildings”?

A) Simile
B) Metaphor
C) Onomatopoeia
D) Irony
Answer: B) Metaphor

12. What does the "warm, bright house" symbolize?

A) Isolation
B) Resistance to conformity
C) Poverty
D) Modern technology
Answer: B) Resistance to conformity

13. Why does Leonard Mead wear sneakers?

A) To run faster
B) To avoid making noise
C) To impress people
D) To feel comfortable
Answer: B) To avoid making noise

14. The "metallic voice" of the police car represents:

A) Humanity
B) Love
C) The dehumanization of society
D) A new scientific breakthrough
Answer: C) The dehumanization of society

15. What is Mead's punishment?

A) Death sentence
B) Sent to a psychiatric center
C) Forced to stay indoors
D) Public shaming
Answer: B) Sent to a psychiatric center

16. What tone does the story convey?

A) Optimistic
B) Humorous
C) Ominous and bleak
D) Lighthearted
Answer: C) Ominous and bleak

17. What is implied about the people inside their homes?

A) They are secretly watching Mead
B) They are obsessed with television
C) They are planning a rebellion
D) They do not exist
Answer: B) They are obsessed with television

18. What does the police car symbolize?

A) Freedom
B) Oppression and control
C) Advanced technology
D) Hope
Answer: B) Oppression and control

19. The phrase "streams in a dry season" is an example of:

A) Simile
B) Metaphor
C) Hyperbole
D) Irony
Answer: B) Metaphor

20. What does Mead's house symbolize?

A) Resistance to social norms
B) Wealth
C) The dangers of technology
D) The past
Answer: A) Resistance to social norms

21. What point of view is The Pedestrian written in?

A) First-person
B) Second-person
C) Third-person limited
D) Third-person omniscient
Answer: C) Third-person limited

22. What does Leonard Mead whisper to the houses?

A) "Hello, in there."
B) "Wake up!"
C) "Where are the books?"
D) "Can you hear me?"
Answer: A) "Hello, in there."

23. Why is Leonard Mead arrested?

A) For writing books
B) For walking alone
C) For vandalizing property
D) For being outside after curfew
Answer: B) For walking alone

24. What is ironic about the ending?

A) Mead is arrested for doing nothing wrong
B) The police car is actually empty
C) Mead enjoys the arrest
D) Mead knew he would be arrested
Answer: A) Mead is arrested for doing nothing wrong

25. What is the climax of the story?

A) Leonard Mead seeing the bright house
B) Leonard Mead being stopped by the police car
C) Leonard Mead entering his home
D) Leonard Mead being attacked by dogs
Answer: B) Leonard Mead being stopped by the police car
26. What literary device is used in “sending patterns of frosty air before him like the smoke of a
cigar”?
A) Simile
B) Metaphor
C) Personification
D) Alliteration
Answer: A) Simile

27. The phrase “tomb-like buildings” is an example of:

A) Simile
B) Metaphor
C) Hyperbole
D) Onomatopoeia
Answer: B) Metaphor

28. The phrase "moonlight avenues of sidewalk" contains what literary device?
A) Personification
B) Metaphor
C) Alliteration
D) Hyperbole
Answer: C) Alliteration

29. What type of irony is present when Leonard Mead is arrested for walking?
A) Situational irony
B) Verbal irony
C) Dramatic irony
D) Cosmic irony
Answer: A) Situational irony

30. The description of the city as "silent and empty" is an example of:
A) Imagery
B) Metaphor
C) Simile
D) Paradox
Answer: A) Imagery

31. What literary device is used in “like the shadow of a hawk in midcountry”?
A) Simile
B) Metaphor
C) Alliteration
D) Onomatopoeia
Answer: A) Simile

32. The phrase “metallic voice” of the police car is an example of:
A) Simile
B) Metaphor
C) Personification
D) Hyperbole
Answer: C) Personification

33. What literary device is used in the phrase "the air cut the nose and made the lungs blaze"?
A) Metaphor
B) Simile
C) Hyperbole
D) Onomatopoeia
Answer: A) Metaphor

34. The police car “whispering” in a metallic voice is an example of:

A) Personification
B) Simile
C) Metaphor
D) Hyperbole
Answer: A) Personification

35. What is the dominant mood created by Bradbury’s descriptions?

A) Joyful and optimistic
B) Dark and ominous
C) Romantic and nostalgic
D) Hopeful and bright
Answer: B) Dark and ominous

36. “A faint incense puttering from their exhausts” is an example of:

A) Simile
B) Personification
C) Alliteration
D) Hyperbole
Answer: B) Personification

37. The police car is described as “hissing.” What literary device is used?
A) Simile
B) Metaphor
C) Onomatopoeia
D) Allusion
Answer: C) Onomatopoeia

38. The phrase “empty river-bed streets” is an example of:

A) Simile
B) Metaphor
C) Personification
D) Paradox
Answer: B) Metaphor

39. The phrase “a little black jail with bars” is an example of:
A) Metaphor
B) Hyperbole
C) Simile
D) Alliteration
Answer: A) Metaphor

40. “The city was silent” is an example of what literary device?

A) Simile
B) Metaphor
C) Alliteration
D) Personification
Answer: D) Personification

41. The imagery in the story mostly appeals to which sense?

A) Taste
B) Hearing
C) Sight
D) Smell
Answer: C) Sight

42. What is the effect of the repeated description of silence?

A) It creates suspense and unease
B) It makes the story sound peaceful
C) It shows the city's beauty
D) It emphasizes the weather
Answer: A) It creates suspense and unease

43. What literary device is used in “gray phantoms seemed to manifest upon inner room walls”?
A) Simile
B) Metaphor
C) Hyperbole
D) Personification
Answer: D) Personification

44. “The police car sat in the center of the street” is an example of:
A) Personification
B) Simile
C) Alliteration
D) Metaphor
Answer: A) Personification

45. The phrase “the tombs, ill-lit by television light” suggests what?
A) The liveliness of the city
B) The isolation of people
C) The technological advancements
D) The need for entertainment
Answer: B) The isolation of people

46. The police car saying “No profession” after Leonard Mead says he is a writer is an example of:
A) Situational irony
B) Verbal irony
C) Dramatic irony
D) Hyperbole
Answer: A) Situational irony

47. The entire story is an allegory for:

A) The power of government
B) The dangers of technological dependence
C) The importance of books
D) The future of artificial intelligence
Answer: B) The dangers of technological dependence

48. The repeated use of darkness and silence in the setting creates what literary effect?
A) Juxtaposition
B) Suspense
C) Humor
D) Satire
Answer: B) Suspense

49. The phrase “as if talking to itself” when referring to the police car suggests:
A) The car is actually human
B) The car is controlled by AI
C) The police officers are joking
D) The car is not real
Answer: B) The car is controlled by AI

50. “Leonard Mead walked like a man suddenly drunk” is an example of:
A) Metaphor
B) Simile
C) Alliteration
D) Hyperbole
Answer: B) Simile

MCQS on The Last Lesson

1. What is the primary theme of The Last Lesson?
A) Love and sacrifice
B) The power of education and language
C) Revenge and war
D) The role of discipline in schools
Answer: B) The power of education and language

2. What literary device is used in the phrase “Will they make them sing in German, even the
pigeons?”
A) Simile
B) Metaphor
C) Hyperbole
D) Irony
Answer: D) Irony

3. What does the phrase “Vive La France” symbolize at the end of the story?
A) Defeat
B) Patriotism and resistance
C) German rule
D) A farewell to France
Answer: B) Patriotism and resistance

4. Why is Franz hesitant to go to school that day?

A) He fears he will be punished for being late
B) He does not want to study participles
C) He wants to play outdoors instead
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above

5. What historical event serves as the backdrop for the story?

A) The Franco-Prussian War
B) The French Revolution
C) The Napoleonic Wars
D) World War I
Answer: A) The Franco-Prussian War

6. What does the bulletin board symbolize in the story?

A) A place of education
B) A symbol of bad news and control
C) A meeting point for villagers
D) A reminder of past victories
Answer: B) A symbol of bad news and control

7. Why is M. Hamel dressed in his finest clothes?

A) He is attending an official ceremony
B) He wants to impress his students
C) He is giving his last lesson as a mark of respect
D) He is celebrating the victory of the Prussians
Answer: C) He is giving his last lesson as a mark of respect

8. How does Franz react when he hears it is his last French lesson?
A) He feels relieved
B) He regrets not learning earlier
C) He wants to leave the class immediately
D) He gets angry at M. Hamel
Answer: B) He regrets not learning earlier

9. What does M. Hamel say about the French language?

A) It is difficult to learn
B) It is the most logical and beautiful language
C) It is a dying language
D) It is inferior to German
Answer: B) It is the most logical and beautiful language

10. What does M. Hamel blame for the students’ lack of knowledge?
A) The students themselves
B) Their parents
C) Himself
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above

11. What emotion does old Hauser display during the lesson?
A) Indifference
B) Anger
C) Regret and sadness
D) Happiness
Answer: C) Regret and sadness

12. How does the village respond to the news of the last French lesson?
A) They protest against it
B) They ignore it
C) They attend the class as a mark of respect
D) They celebrate the change
Answer: C) They attend the class as a mark of respect

13. What does the silence in the classroom symbolize?

A) The respect for M. Hamel
B) The suppression of language
C) The fear of German rule
D) The boredom of the students
Answer: A) The respect for M. Hamel

14. What is the significance of M. Hamel’s iron ruler?

A) It represents his authority
B) It is a tool of punishment
C) It symbolizes discipline and education
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above

15. How does Franz describe the French books that once felt like a burden?
A) As his new friends
B) As useless now
C) As unnecessary
D) As outdated
Answer: A) As his new friends

16. Why does M. Hamel not scold Franz for his poor recitation?
A) He knows scolding will not change anything now
B) He has already given up on teaching
C) He is too emotional
D) He believes Franz is not at fault
Answer: A) He knows scolding will not change anything now

17. What does the cooing of the pigeons symbolize?

A) Freedom and resistance
B) The oppression of language
C) The power of nature
D) The routine life of the village
Answer: A) Freedom and resistance

18. What does Franz realize about learning on the last day?
A) It is difficult to learn a language
B) Knowledge is valuable and should not be delayed
C) Only school matters in life
D) He prefers learning German
Answer: B) Knowledge is valuable and should not be delayed

19. What does M. Hamel’s farewell gesture symbolize?

A) His disappointment in students
B) His emotional resignation
C) His hope for the future
D) His acceptance of defeat
Answer: B) His emotional resignation

20. How does the presence of old villagers in the class contribute to the theme?
A) It highlights the generational regret of losing language
B) It shows their support for German rule
C) It portrays them as curious bystanders
D) It suggests they wish to learn German
Answer: A) It highlights the generational regret of losing language

21. What does the schoolroom itself symbolize in the story?

A) Resistance against oppression
B) A place of suffering
C) A symbol of defeat
D) A place of useless learning
Answer: A) Resistance against oppression

22. Why does M. Hamel say “as long as they hold fast to their language it is as if they had the key to
their prison”?
A) Language preserves cultural identity and freedom
B) Speaking French will help in revolting
C) German will not replace French
D) Schools will reopen soon
Answer: A) Language preserves cultural identity and freedom

23. Why does Franz find the grammar lesson suddenly easy?
A) He studied hard the previous night
B) He is more attentive due to the emotional moment
C) M. Hamel teaches it differently
D) It was actually an easy topic
Answer: B) He is more attentive due to the emotional moment

24. What is the primary conflict in the story?

A) Franz vs. M. Hamel
B) Franz’s struggle with learning vs. realization of its importance
C) The villagers vs. German soldiers
D) M. Hamel vs. the Prussian authorities
Answer: B) Franz’s struggle with learning vs. realization of its importance

25. What does the phrase "fix in his mind just how everything looked" suggest about M. Hamel’s
emotions?
A) He is preparing to leave forever
B) He is looking for mistakes in the classroom
C) He is happy to retire
D) He is imagining changes in the school
Answer: A) He is preparing to leave forever

26. What is the significance of old Hauser spelling out letters?

A) It shows that learning has no age limit
B) It is a sign of defiance
C) He is mocking the children
D) It symbolizes the failure of education
Answer: A) It shows that learning has no age limit

27. What emotion is Franz overwhelmed with when he realizes it is the last lesson?
A) Joy
B) Regret
C) Indifference
D) Anger
Answer: B) Regret

28. What is the role of the Prussian soldiers in the story?

A) They represent the oppressive force banning the French language
B) They are teachers assisting in schools
C) They protect the village
D) They encourage the students to learn French
Answer: A) They represent the oppressive force banning the French language

29. What does the school symbolize in the story?

A) A temple of knowledge
B) A battlefield for education
C) A last refuge of cultural identity
D) A place of forced discipline
Answer: C) A last refuge of cultural identity

30. How does M. Hamel’s attitude differ from usual in the last lesson?
A) He is angrier than usual
B) He is unusually kind and patient
C) He is indifferent
D) He ignores the students
Answer: B) He is unusually kind and patient

31. What change does Franz notice in himself as the lesson progresses?
A) He becomes more confident in speaking German
B) He starts appreciating his language and education
C) He realizes he never wants to study again
D) He becomes angrier at M. Hamel
Answer: B) He starts appreciating his language and education

32. What does M. Hamel blame the most for the students’ poor French skills?
A) War
B) Laziness and procrastination
C) The villagers’ neglect
D) The government
Answer: B) Laziness and procrastination

33. What does M. Hamel mean when he says, "Bah! I've plenty of time"?
A) He is mocking himself for postponing learning
B) He is sarcastic about the war
C) He is teaching a grammar rule
D) He is talking about his retirement
Answer: A) He is mocking himself for postponing learning

34. What do the students write in their lesson on the last day?
A) The history of France
B) Sentences in German
C) “France, Alsace” repeatedly
D) The national anthem
Answer: C) “France, Alsace” repeatedly

35. What literary device is used in M. Hamel’s statement about language being the "key to their
prison"?
A) Simile
B) Metaphor
C) Personification
D) Hyperbole
Answer: B) Metaphor

36. Why does M. Hamel not attempt to resist the Prussian order?
A) He is too old to fight
B) He believes language is more powerful than rebellion
C) He is afraid of punishment
D) He secretly supports the Prussians
Answer: B) He believes language is more powerful than rebellion

37. What does the phrase "bearing on with all his might" suggest about M. Hamel writing "Vive La
France!"?
A) His anger towards the Prussians
B) His deep emotional commitment to France
C) His frustration with students
D) His desire to destroy the school
Answer: B) His deep emotional commitment to France

38. Why is the schoolroom compared to a “Sunday morning”?

A) It suggests a solemn and peaceful atmosphere
B) It indicates a religious ceremony
C) It means the school is closed
D) It refers to the students’ laziness
Answer: A) It suggests a solemn and peaceful atmosphere
39. What effect does the Prussian order have on the villagers?
A) It unites them in regret and nostalgia
B) It makes them celebrate
C) It has no effect
D) It makes them want to move away
Answer: A) It unites them in regret and nostalgia

40. What does the phrase "my history of the saints was an old friend now" imply?
A) Franz realizes the importance of his books
B) He is throwing away his books
C) He is now religious
D) He is rejecting education
Answer: A) Franz realizes the importance of his books

41. What does Franz feel about M. Hamel at the end?

A) He sees him as a great teacher
B) He resents him
C) He still fears his ruler
D) He forgets about him
Answer: A) He sees him as a great teacher

42. Why do the students work so hard in the last lesson?

A) They are afraid of punishment
B) They finally understand the importance of learning
C) They want to impress the new teacher
D) They hope to keep learning French
Answer: B) They finally understand the importance of learning

43. What type of narrator is used in The Last Lesson?

A) Third-person omniscient
B) First-person (Franz)
C) Second-person
D) Third-person limited
Answer: B) First-person (Franz)

44. What do the “little flags floating everywhere” symbolize?

A) National pride and identity
B) A sign of surrender
C) German control
D) A classroom decoration
Answer: A) National pride and identity
45. What does the reaction of the villagers in the classroom reveal?
A) The deep emotional impact of losing their language
B) Their indifference to education
C) Their interest in German
D) Their lack of respect for M. Hamel
Answer: A) The deep emotional impact of losing their language

46. What is the tone of the story?

A) Joyful
B) Satirical
C) Nostalgic and melancholic
D) Optimistic
Answer: C) Nostalgic and melancholic

47. What message does the author convey about education?

A) It should be taken seriously before it is lost
B) It is not important in times of war
C) It is less important than physical labor
D) It is overrated
Answer: A) It should be taken seriously before it is lost

48. What does M. Hamel’s final gesture represent?

A) A silent farewell and deep sorrow
B) His anger towards the students
C) His hope for future generations
D) A protest against the government
Answer: A) A silent farewell and deep sorrow

49. What does Franz learn about regret?

A) It comes too late when something is lost
B) It is not important
C) It can always be fixed
D) It is better to forget the past
Answer: A) It comes too late when something is lost

50. What is the most powerful literary device in the last sentence?
A) Symbolism
B) Personification
C) Alliteration
D) Hyperbole
Answer: A) Symbolism
 MCQS on The Photographer
1. What is the primary theme of The Photographer?
A) The beauty of photography
B) The absurdity of excessive retouching and perfectionism
C) The skill of professional photographers
D) The importance of self-improvement
Answer: B) The absurdity of excessive retouching and perfectionism

2. How does the photographer initially react to the narrator's presence?

A) With enthusiasm
B) With politeness
C) With disinterest and cold professionalism
D) With excitement
Answer: C) With disinterest and cold professionalism

3. What does the narrator do while waiting?

A) Reads modern photography magazines
B) Falls asleep
C) Reads outdated magazines and journals
D) Talks to the assistant
Answer: C) Reads outdated magazines and journals

4. What does the narrator imply about the photographer’s personality?

A) He is a creative artist
B) He is more of a scientist than an artist
C) He is a friendly and approachable person
D) He enjoys his work too much
Answer: B) He is more of a scientist than an artist

5. What is ironic about the photographer’s approach?

A) He aims to capture natural beauty but excessively alters the subject
B) He refuses to take photos
C) He prefers painting over photography
D) He values speed over quality
Answer: A) He aims to capture natural beauty but excessively alters the subject

6. Why does the narrator say, "I have always known it" when the photographer comments on his
face?
A) He agrees that his face is imperfect
B) He thinks the photographer is joking
C) He is unaware of his appearance
D) He is confident in his looks
Answer: A) He agrees that his face is imperfect

7. What does the photographer do while setting up the picture?

A) Takes several pictures quickly
B) Makes drastic adjustments to the narrator's posture and face
C) Compliments the narrator’s appearance
D) Takes the picture immediately
Answer: B) Makes drastic adjustments to the narrator's posture and face

8. How does the narrator feel about these adjustments?

A) He enjoys them
B) He is indifferent
C) He feels frustrated and violated
D) He believes the photographer is a genius
Answer: C) He feels frustrated and violated

9. What does the phrase "This face is my face" signify?

A) The narrator’s acceptance of his appearance
B) The narrator’s anger at the photographer
C) The narrator’s wish for a new face
D) The photographer’s artistic vision
Answer: A) The narrator’s acceptance of his appearance

10. What does the narrator initially misunderstand when the photographer adjusts his face?
A) He thinks the photographer wants to shake his hand
B) He believes the photographer is going to kiss him
C) He assumes the photographer is done
D) He thinks the photographer is playing a joke
Answer: B) He believes the photographer is going to kiss him

11. Why does the narrator feel a "break in his voice" when asserting his identity?
A) He is emotional about losing his identity
B) He is scared of the photographer
C) He is unsure of himself
D) He is impressed by the photographer
Answer: A) He is emotional about losing his identity

12. What technique does the photographer use to take the picture?
A) A digital camera
B) A simple snapshot
C) A machine that requires setting up and adjustments
D) A mirror reflection
Answer: C) A machine that requires setting up and adjustments

13. What does the phrase "Snick!" represent?

A) The camera taking the photo
B) The narrator's frustration
C) The photographer laughing
D) The narrator blinking
Answer: A) The camera taking the photo

14. Why does the narrator say, "Features, eh?" sarcastically?

A) He is annoyed at how his face has been altered
B) He is happy with the picture
C) He is confused about photography
D) He wants another photo
Answer: A) He is annoyed at how his face has been altered

15. What aspect of his appearance does the narrator notice is heavily modified?
A) His nose
B) His eyes and eyebrows
C) His ears
D) His mouth
Answer: B) His eyes and eyebrows

16. How does the photographer justify changing the eyebrows?

A) They were too high
B) They were too expressive
C) He didn't like low-set eyebrows
D) The narrator requested it
Answer: C) He didn't like low-set eyebrows

17. How does the photographer plan to modify the ears?

A) By enlarging them
B) By completely removing them
C) By making them more symmetrical
D) By curling them inward
Answer: B) By completely removing them

18. What process does the photographer mention for removing the ears?
A) The Sulphide process
B) The Bromide process
C) The Retouching process
D) The Acid process
Answer: A) The Sulphide process

19. What literary device is used in "coat it with an inch of gloss, shade it, emboss it, gild it"?
A) Hyperbole
B) Metaphor
C) Simile
D) Personification
Answer: A) Hyperbole

20. What does the narrator accuse the photographer of doing?

A) Destroying his identity
B) Creating a masterpiece
C) Taking too long
D) Making him look handsome
Answer: A) Destroying his identity

21. What is the narrator’s final reaction?

A) Acceptance
B) Humor
C) Anger and disappointment
D) Relief
Answer: C) Anger and disappointment

22. What does the narrator imply about modern photography?

A) It enhances beauty
B) It is a scientific process, not an art
C) It captures true reality
D) It is time-consuming
Answer: B) It is a scientific process, not an art

23. Why does the narrator cry at the end?

A) He is overwhelmed with gratitude
B) He is upset about the altered picture
C) He is embarrassed
D) He is happy with his appearance
Answer: B) He is upset about the altered picture

24. What does the photographer represent in the story?

A) The commercialization of art
B) The decline of traditional photography
C) The rise of personal photography
D) The joy of capturing memories
Answer: A) The commercialization of art

25. What is the tone of the story?

A) Tragic
B) Satirical and humorous
C) Inspirational
D) Optimistic
Answer: B) Satirical and humorous

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Leacock, along with their answers.

26. What does the narrator expect from the photograph?

A) A natural and unaltered image of himself
B) A highly retouched, artistic image
C) A cartoonish caricature
D) A picture that looks nothing like him
Answer: A) A natural and unaltered image of himself

27. Why does the narrator describe the photographer as more of a scientist than an artist?
A) He wears a lab coat
B) He is obsessed with mechanical and technical details
C) He conducts experiments with light and chemicals
D) He has a degree in science
Answer: B) He is obsessed with mechanical and technical details

28. How does the photographer react to the narrator’s frustration?

A) He apologizes sincerely
B) He is indifferent and continues his work
C) He gets angry
D) He offers to take another photo
Answer: B) He is indifferent and continues his work
29. How does the narrator describe his waiting time?
A) A pleasant experience
B) A tedious and frustrating experience
C) An educational moment
D) An opportunity to relax
Answer: B) A tedious and frustrating experience

30. Why does the photographer keep adjusting the narrator’s posture?
A) To create the "perfect" composition
B) To make him look taller
C) To capture his natural expression
D) To make the process longer
Answer: A) To create the "perfect" composition

31. What does the phrase "reconcile them to my loss" suggest?

A) The narrator believes the photo will comfort his loved ones after his death
B) He is preparing for a funeral
C) He wants to disappear
D) He thinks he looks terrible
Answer: A) The narrator believes the photo will comfort his loved ones after his death

32. What is the significance of the photographer’s retouching?

A) It highlights the unrealistic standards of beauty
B) It makes the narrator look perfect
C) It helps the narrator gain confidence
D) It is a necessary part of photography
Answer: A) It highlights the unrealistic standards of beauty

33. Why does the photographer "purse his lips in a pleased smile" after taking the photo?
A) He is satisfied with his work
B) He is mocking the narrator
C) He knows the narrator will love it
D) He is trying to be polite
Answer: A) He is satisfied with his work

34. Why is the narrator shocked when he sees the proof?

A) The image is heavily altered and unrecognizable
B) He thinks it looks great
C) He expected it to be in color
D) The photographer forgot to develop it
Answer: A) The image is heavily altered and unrecognizable
35. What does the narrator mean when he says, "Keep it for yourself and your friends"?
A) He sarcastically tells the photographer to enjoy the fake version of his face
B) He wants the photographer to sell it
C) He hopes the photographer likes it more than he does
D) He is genuinely gifting the photo
Answer: A) He sarcastically tells the photographer to enjoy the fake version of his face

36. Why does the narrator feel "violated" during the session?
A) The photographer forces changes on his natural appearance
B) He is physically uncomfortable
C) He is afraid of cameras
D) He dislikes being touched
Answer: A) The photographer forces changes on his natural appearance

37. What is ironic about the photographer saying, "I think I caught the features just in a moment of
animation"?
A) The narrator was frustrated, not animated
B) The narrator actually looked deadpan
C) The photo is highly edited and artificial
D) The narrator was about to leave
Answer: C) The photo is highly edited and artificial

38. Why does the narrator believe his face "wasn’t made for him"?
A) He is self-conscious about his looks
B) He thinks it belongs to someone else
C) He wishes he looked different
D) He is joking about his dissatisfaction
Answer: D) He is joking about his dissatisfaction

39. Why is the narrator's complaint about his altered mouth significant?
A) It symbolizes his loss of identity
B) It shows his obsession with his appearance
C) It proves the photographer’s skill
D) It is the only part of the photo that remained untouched
Answer: A) It symbolizes his loss of identity

40. Why does the photographer believe he needs to "remove the ears entirely"?
A) He thinks they are unflattering
B) He follows a trend in photography
C) He wants a more modern appearance
D) He dislikes how ears look in portraits
Answer: A) He thinks they are unflattering
41. What aspect of photography is Leacock mocking in this story?
A) The overuse of retouching and artificial enhancements
B) The time-consuming nature of photography
C) The cost of photography
D) The difficulty of taking portraits
Answer: A) The overuse of retouching and artificial enhancements

42. What does the narrator ultimately reject?

A) The idea of a fake, perfect image of himself
B) The need for photography
C) The photographer’s apology
D) The importance of self-image
Answer: A) The idea of a fake, perfect image of himself

43. Why is the photographer’s studio compared to a scientific laboratory?

A) He treats the process mechanically rather than artistically
B) He uses chemicals
C) He wears a white coat
D) He experiments with new techniques
Answer: A) He treats the process mechanically rather than artistically

44. What does the story suggest about perfection in art?

A) It can ruin authenticity
B) It is necessary for good photography
C) It makes everything better
D) It is always achievable
Answer: A) It can ruin authenticity

45. What does the story criticize about early 20th-century photography?
A) The unnatural obsession with perfection
B) The expensive costs
C) The lack of color photos
D) The slowness of the process
Answer: A) The unnatural obsession with perfection

46. What emotion does the narrator feel most at the end?
A) Frustration
B) Happiness
C) Indifference
D) Hope
Answer: A) Frustration
47. What is the significance of the narrator crying?
A) It represents his deep disappointment in the loss of his identity
B) It is a comedic exaggeration
C) He is physically in pain
D) He is overwhelmed with joy
Answer: A) It represents his deep disappointment in the loss of his identity

48. Why does the narrator ultimately refuse to take the photo home?
A) It doesn’t represent his true self
B) It is too expensive
C) He dislikes photography
D) He wants another photo
Answer: A) It doesn’t represent his true self

49. How does the story use humor?

A) Through exaggerated descriptions and irony
B) By making fun of other characters
C) By using silly jokes
D) By including comedic dialogues
Answer: A) Through exaggerated descriptions and irony

50. What does The Photographer ultimately satirize?

A) The unrealistic beauty standards and artificiality in photography
B) The technological advancements in cameras
C) The importance of appearance in society
D) The history of photography
Answer: A) The unrealistic beauty standards and artificiality in photography