2nd Year Poetry MCQs & QA

PRACTICAL COACHING CENTRE

Seven Ages Of ManMultiple Choice Questions

1. This Speech is extracted from ACT II scene VII of As ______________ like it.

a. I b. We c. Youd. They

2. Seven ages of man is written by William _______________.a. Wordsworthb. Shakespearec. Regald. Lord Amiens

3. William Shakespeare was born in _______________.a. 1564b. 1664c. 1655d. 1546

4. He died in April _______________.a. 1661b. 1616c. 1716d. 1619

5. According to Shakespeare this world is _______________ of drama.a. Hellb. Stagec. Heavend. Place

6. The men and women living in this world are _______________.a. Madb. Actorsc. Freed. Helper

7. Everyone has to play _______________ roles.a. One b. Nine


c. Sevend. Many Roles

8. In the first spectrum of life he plays the role of an _______________.

a. Babyb. Booby c. Infantd. Old

9. In this period child is _______________a. Energeticb. Hopefulc. Helplessd. Selfless

10. The innocent age of infancy turns into the age of _______________ boy.

a. Armyb. Collegec. Schoold. Decent

11. He creeps like a _______________ a. Snakeb. Lizardc. Snaild. Wizard

12. The third age is _______________a. Hatredb. Loverc. Masterd. Justice

13. The child does not tend to go _______________.a. Schoolb. Collegec. Universityd. Park

14. In this prime age, man is dominated by _______________.a. Dreams b. Oppositions c. Sentimentsd. jealousy


15. He indulges in _______________ and romance. a. Passionb. Sorrow c. Pleasure d. Hatred

16. He passes through the _______________ era.a. Happyb. Sadc. Energeticd. Proudy

17. Youth consequently changes into a phase of _______________.a. Captain b. Soldier c. Commanderd. Judge

18. In youth, he is _______________ reasonable, rational and logical about things.

a. Moreb. Less c. None of thesed. All

19. In his youth age he is full of _______________ and ambitious.a. Successb. Failure c. Couraged. Fighter

20. In the old age he becomes _______________ .a. Braveb. Cowardc. Intelligentd. weak


Questions & AnswersQ-1: Describe the last two stages of man’s life as described in “The Seven Ages of Man”?

Ans: The last two stages of man’s life as depicted by Jacques in the poem “The Seven Ages of Man” composed by William Shakespeare are in the play “As You Like It”.

The sixth stage wherein man appears to be a clown looking old man on this stage of life wearing slippers, loose pants with glasses placed carelessly on the tip of his nose and a small bag hanging onto his side containing his stockings of his youth which have now become too wide for his shrunk legs. His big mainly voice has changed into a thin childlike voice producing the sounds pipes and whistle in it.

The seventh stage which closes the chapter of man’s entire history of his eventful life and is the return of second childhood wherein he forgets everything instantly, has no teeth, no taste, no eyesight and absolutely nothing.

Q-2: How does William Shakespeare look at the world and man?

Ans: Shakespeare observes the world as a great stage of a drama theatre and all the men and women are as actors and actresses enter this stage on their births and exit after having performed their act upon their deaths. As a stage is a temporary place, in the same way the world is also not a place to live forever.

Q-3: What role does everyone play on the stage of this world according to the Shakespeare?


Ans: According to the William Shakespeare, every man plays seven parts on this great stage of the world.

An infant: Crying feebly and barfing in the arms of his nurse. A School Boy: Going reluctantly to school with his school bag. A Lover: Heaving sighs and composing romantic verses in praise of

the beauty of his beloved. A Soldier: Full of ambitious always ready to pick up quarrels over

petty matters and ready to risk his life for the sake of short lived fame.

A Judge: With bulging belly fed with bribes, quoting wise sayings based on his experiences.

A Clown-Looking Old Man: Wearing slippers, loose pants and spectacles placed carelessly on the tip of his nose and a small bag hanging onto his side containing his stocking of his youth hood which have now become too lose and wide for his shuck legs, and his big manly voice has changed into a thin childlike voice producing the sound of pipes and whistles when he speaks.

Second Childhood: The seventh stage is the return of second childhood wherein man instantly forgets everything, has no teeth, loses his sense of taste and eye-sight and eventually absolutely everything else.

Q-4: Why does a lover sigh like a furnace according to the poem “The Seven Ages of Man”?

Ans: According to the poem “The Seven Ages of Man” when a young lover is unable to get access to his beloved, he heaves deep heavy breaths in desperation. Here the poet has very skillfully used the imagery “Furnace” to express a lover’s intensity of sentiments by his heavy breathing.

Q-5: Why does the school boy go to school at a snail’s pace?

Ans: The school boy goes to school very slowly, because he wished to play the whole day long. He is unwillingly to attend the school.

Q-6: What motive is said to make the soldier brave in a battle?

Ans: The young soldier has taken the oath of serving his country and countrymen, even with his blood. He wants to win laurels for his country.


The Man Of Life UprightMultiple Choice Questions

1. The poem “The Man Life Upright” is composed by _______________.

a. William Wordsworthb. Sir Henry Wotton c. William Shakespeared. Thomas Campion

2. The heart of the man of an upright life is _______________.a. Innocent b. Loving


c. Diplomat d. Deceitful

3. The man of life upright spend his days in _______________.a. Reading books b. Praying c. Harmless joys d. Sleeping

4. The hopes of the man of life upright cannot _______________.a. Make him rich b. Make him happy c. Make him envious d. Disappoint and cheat on

5. The man of life upright does not need _______________ for his defence.

a. Anything b. Towersc. A tankd. A revolver

6. What does the word “Fly” means in “Nor secret vaults to fly”_______________.

a. A house flyb. To move pass through the air c. To hide and escape d. To travel in an airplane

7. The world “behold” in the poem “The man of life upright” means _____________.

a. To see simplyb. To hold in hand c. To face and resist d. To catch up

8. “The man of life upright” regards life in this world as _______________.

a. A place of pleasure b. A bed of roses c. A pilgrimage d. An unhappy place

9. He does not even require _______________ for his defense.a. Helperb. Armour


c. Friendd. Palace

10. He is not afraid of _______________.a. Manb. Deathc. Destructiond. Strom

11. The _______________ and pleasure brought by his fate have no meanings to him.

a. Happiness b. Tragedies c. Problemsd. Sorrow

12. He enjoys the _______________ beauty of natural things. a. Moral b. Manmadec. Spiritual d. Ground

13. He does not give _______________ to wealth, health or name and fame.

a. Importance b. Emphasis c. Requirementd. Money

14. Good, noble, divine and moral thoughts are his best _______________.

a. Friend b. Guide c. Companions d. Partner

15. His good deeds are his main _______________.a. Possession b. Objectsc. Thoughts d. Books

16. He thinks that he has arrived in this world for a very short span of ______________.

a. Time b. Topic


c. Tragedyd. Training

17. He takes this world like an _______________.a. Hotel b. Restaurant c. Inn d. Eden

18. He has arrived for a _______________ stay.a. Everlasting b. Temporary c. Ten yearsd. Peaceful

19. He never thinks of _______________ and jealousy for others. a. Honestyb. Dishonestyc. Love d. World

20. He has no place for rude and false _______________ in his heart.

a. Pride b. Style c. Friend d. People


Questions & AnswersQ-1: Write a note on Campion’s upright man?

Ans: According to Thomas Campion an upright man possesses a pure and simple heart. He does not do anything dishonest; vanity and arrogance are also detestable to him. He leads a peaceful life. He is contended and does not long for any ambition for worldly glory. An upright man does not any defense or underground cellars for protection from any disturbance. He is bold and courageous and learns wisdom from heaven. His honest good thoughts and his only companions. He believes that the earth is temporary home and he has to go to his eternal home after his death.

Q-2: Why does an upright man need any defense nor afraid of anything?

Ans: An upright man is confident and brave. He does not count on power or material resources. In a battle, he depends upon God and seeks help from him. He does not have strong forts, weapons of war or secret cellars for his safety. This man faces the natural calamities such as stormy winds, heavy rains and tempest calmly and courageously. His faith in God remains firm and unshaken.

Q-3: How does an upright man consider this world?

Ans: The man of upright life considers the world a place for brief stay. He considers it no more than an inn, without any glamour or charm. He believes that his good deeds are his assets and earning. When called upon by God, he will have to embark on the journey to the next and eternal world.


Lines From Samson AgonistsMultiple Choice Questions

1. The poem “Lines from Samson Agonists” is composed by John _______________.

a. Milton b. Galsworthyc. Carryd. Milton

2. John Milton was born in _______________.a. 1680b. 1692c. 1608d. 1620

3. John Milton was born at _______________.a. Parisb. Romania c. London d. Scot Land

4. He died in _______________.a. 1648b. 1647c. 1650d. 1651

5. Milton possesses an eminent place in England _______________.a. Poetryb. Dramac. Literature d. Society


6. Samson was gifted by super nature and stunning _______________.a. Strength b. Devotionc. Attituded. Problem

7. The secret of his immense power was laid in his _______________.a. Hairsb. Arms c. Eyesd. Ears

8. He was caught by his enemy_______________. a. Italy b. Rome c. Philistined. Syrians

9. Philistines _______________ him.a. Killed b. Blinded c. Imprisoned d. Took

10. He still had the determination to pursue his _______________.a. Revenge b. Aim c. Attituded. Defense

11. The poem started with Samson being _______________ to the place.

a. Exit b. Entered c. Ledd. Crossed

12. He _______________ everything with great agility.a. Broke b. Thrownc. Startedd. Doubled

13. He lifted, heaved drew whatever was put in _______________ of them.

a. Favor


b. Front c. Placed. Temple

14. His wonderful performance made them _______________.a. Killed b. Amazed c. Pleasedd. Happy

15. None among the spectators had the courage to challenge his mythical ___________.

a. Forceb. Style c. Gesture d. Power

16. He became much _______________ and wanted a break.a. Happyb. Exhausted c. Unhappyd. Aggressive

17. He had something else in his _______________.a. Heartb. Mind c. Eyesd. Hands

18. He had intended to _______________ himself and his family.a. Release b. Avenge c. Imprisond. Finish

19. He _______________ against the pillars with bowed head. a. Leaned b. Satc. Stoodd. Paused

20. Some great matter revolved in his _______________ a. Heartb. Mind c. Eyesd. Fingers


Questions & AnswersQ-1: Who was Samson Agonists?

Ans: Samson was a great warrior and believer in the ancient times. God had granted him amazing and superhuman physical strength, with the help of that power; he always defeated his deadly enemies, the Philistines who were disbelievers.

Q-2: What was the name of temple where Samson was brought and why?

Ans: Samson was brought at the Temple of Dagon the central place of worship of the Philistine race, at the city of Gaza. Samson entered the main hall of the temple as a blind prisoner and delighted the spectators by showing them amazing and incredible feats of his regained power. No hero from the rival camp could dare to face Samson as a challenger.

Q-3: How did Samson destroy his enemy in his poem “Lines from Samson Agonists”?

Ans: Samson Agonists said to his enemies that he had carried out their order and had shown them some feats of strength but then he would


show them another amazing feat of strength. Saying this he pulled down the pillars. The building fell down and the Philistines were killed. In this way, Samson sacrifices his own life to kill the enemies of his tribe.

Q-4: How did Samson take revenge upon his enemies?

Ans: Samson took revenge upon the Philistines, the enemies of his race, (the Israelis) by bringing down the great arched roof of the temple of Dragon upon their heads crushing them as well as himself to death, thereby delivering his people from the cruel clutches of the Philistines.

Q-5: Why was Samson taken captive by the Philistines?

Ans: The Philistines were enemy of Samson. No philistine had the courage to fight with him. They made a hidden plan to make him under their control. They used a beautiful lady, named Delilah and she showed fake love to him. She married him and due to her treachery they made Samson captive and blinded him to watch his strength on some great festivals.

Lines From An Essay On ManMultiple Choice Questions

1. This philosophical poem is written by _______________a. Robert browning b. Shakespeare c. Alexander poped. William Wordsworth

2. Alexander pope was born in _______________a. 1688 at London and died in 1744


b. 1644 at Rome and died in 1788c. 1564 at Italy and died in 1617d. 1546 in USA and died in Rome in 1688.

3. Pope has shown views on life and _______________ in this poem.a. Fateb. Death c. Love d. Society

4. He thinks that God has _______________ the knowledge of future from his all creature.

a. Revealed b. Hidden c. None of thesed. Shown

5. He conveys the message that every one may pass a _______________ life.

a. Happy b. Peacefulc. Tragicd. Merciful

6. This philosophical poem points out Pope’s opinion about a _______________ on earth.

a. Innb. Hotel c. Residence d. Wisdom

7. He thinks that God has concealed the _______________ of his creatures for their own betterment.

a. Secretb. Likenessc. Treasured. Planning

8. God has _______________ limited one’s knowledge to the period of time.

a. Wrongly b. Willinglyc. Correctlyd. Force fully


9. Heaven makes sure that _______________ do not know what men do.

a. Menb. Brutes c. Angles d. Animal

10. _______________ does not know what angels do. a. Man b. Brute c. Angle d. Old man

11. He gives an example of a _______________a. Duke b. Bull c. Lambd. Cock

12. The lamb _______________ the hand which is about to slaughter it.

a. Beats b. Licks c. Looksd. Fights

13. The lamb did not do it if it had _______________ like man. a. Madness b. Wisdom c. Courage d. Forces

14. He discussed the credible _______________ of lamb.a. Attitude b. Behaviorc. Style d. Symbol

15. He says had lamb known would not have grazed and _______________ if it knew its fate.

a. Playedb. Saddens c. Pleased d. Pleasure

16. The blindness to future is a _______________ of God.


a. Favor b. Gift c. Mystery d. Secret

17. The man may face the words of life _______________ for bests in future.

a. Hope b. Distressc. Angerd. Pleasure

18. Pope says man is never _______________ with his present. a. Satisfied b. Pleased c. Contended d. Dissatisfied

19. He always expects for a _______________ life in future. a. Sadb. Happy c. Amazing d. Duty

20. It is _______________ in this mortal world. a. Confined b. Imprisoned c. Happy d. Comforted

Questions & AnswersQ-1: Ignorance of the future is blessings of God discuss examples

from the poem “Lines from An Essay on Man”?


Ans: Alexander Pope in his poem “An Essay on Man” elaborates this point that God has kept the future hidden from all living beings. Only present in known to us. But this is not equal. Human beings know more than animals but less than angels.

If man had knowledge about the feature, he would not have suffered willingly in this world.

A lamb licks the hands of killer because of ignorance about the feature. In fact uncertainly about future is a great blessing of God. If man aspires to rise, he must be humble and fearful.

Q-2: Express briefly Pope’s ideas on “Future and Hope”? OR How do the lines from “An Essay on Man” justify Pope’s opinion that ignorance of the future and hope are two great blessings?

Ans: The poem lines from “An Essay on Man” composed by Alexander Pope. According to this poem ignorance of future is a great blessing from God. If man aspires to rise, he must be humble and fearful. He must pray to God and serve humanity. He must adopt optimistic attitude towards life. Man always thinks of future and hope to be blessed by God. It is rightly said that hope is the best amour against faith.

Q-3: What advice does the poet give to human beings?

Ans: The poet sincerely advises human being to show humility and never to be proud of any thing they posses. They should humbly hope for the favor and mercy of God and wait for death, a great teacher and guide. It is death that takes a man back to the eternal world of spirit.

Q-4: Describe the moral of the poem “Lines from an Essay on Man”?

Ans: Hope is great blessing granted by God. Hope encourages and inspires a man to carry on struggle and quest for eternal peace. Man is never satisfied with his present position. He always hopes and strives to be in a better position, in future. Human soul too, is restless in this world. It is far from its real and original home, the paradise. It hopes to enjoy in future, freedom eternal peace and happiness. All this depends human conduct in this world as eternal in the next world is the reward of good deeds in this mortal world.


Solitary ReaperMultiple Choice Questions

1. This wonderful poem has been composed by _______________ a. William Wordsworth b. Robert browning c. Shakespeared. Milton

2. William Wordsworth is also known as the poet of _______________.a. Eastb. West c. Natured. Habit

3. He was born in _______________a. 1777b. 1770c. 1772d. 1774

4. William Wordsworth visited a mountainous valley of _______________.

a. Holland b. England c. Scotland d. New Zealand

5. He saw a _______________ girl.a. Lowland b. Highland c. Attractived. Singing

6. She was _______________ crops in a field.a. Cooking b. Addressing people c. Reapingd. Collecting


7. She was _______________ while she worked. a. Singing b. Sewing c. Washingd. Cooking

8. Her voice was breaking the deep _______________ of the calm hills.

a. Calmnessb. Seriousnessc. Silence d. Boldness

9. He is greatly inspired by her sweet _______________ song. a. Romantic b. Tragicc. Classicd. Musical

10. He thinks it to be sweeter than that of a _______________a. Pigeon b. Sparrowc. Nightingaled. Owl

11. Wordsworth cannot understand the _______________ of the song

a. Song b. Language c. Words d. Music

12. The poet is completely _______________ in the tune of the song.

a. Absorbed b. Amazed c. Stunned d. Surprised

13. He wishes to know the _______________ of the song. a. Motive b. Theme c. Choice d. Example


14. He feels it might be a song about some old, unhappy and far off _______________.

a. Areas b. Places c. Incidents d. Love

15. He considered that she _______________ the past. a. Forgets b. Recalls c. Revealsd. Secrets

16. He listens to the song _______________.a. Silently b. Motionlesslyc. Noisilyd. Innocntly

17. Wordsworth moves _______________ to another higher face. a. Forward b. Backc. Quickly d. Deadly

18. He bears the music in his _______________ long after it is heard no more.

a. Mind b. Heart c. Eyesd. Shoulder

19. The _______________ in my heart I bore. a. Song b. Words c. Musicd. Play

20. Long after it was _______________ no more. a. Listened b. Heard c. Seend. Taken


Questions & AnswersQ-1: Briefly describe the incident that led Wordsworth to the poem “The Solitary Reaper”?

Ans: Williams Wordsworth was roaming in the Scottish hills. He saw a highland girl in a valley. She was alone and was singing a queer song. The poet could not understand the meaning of the song and preserved into his heart. The beautiful melody of the song supplement by the natural scene of valley.

Q-2: Describe the “Solitary Reaper” as seen by the poet what is she singing?

Ans: The poet has presented one of his experiences when he crossed through a hill of Scotland. He recalls a scene in which he saw a village girl busy in cutting the crops and singing some sad song quite freely. The poet was intensely impressed by the highland girl and her song. In the poem, the poet says that she had a very sweet and thrilling voice and her music was echoing in the whole valley. He asks himself what may be the burden on her song, but fails to guest. However, he says that the music has a magical effect. Perhaps it gives an account of war held in the pat or it is about some current matters of that time. Whatever may be the substances, the tone of the songs has stolen his heart and mind so much that he has forgotten his worries for the moment. In the end he says that whatever he is lonely, he remembers


the song of the pure, simple and innocent girl. The song has inspired the poet to write this wonderful poem.

Q-3: What is the theme of her song?

Ans: The poet says that no one tell him about the subject matter of her song. He was absolutely unable to understand or make out a single word of the song because the girl’s song was in her native language, Gaelic, still spoken in the Hebrides and the Scottish hiss side. Perhaps she was singing her song in the memory of some unfortunate old event of remote past, or of some battles fought long ago or it may be that her theme deals with ordinary every day happenings about some grief or pain.

Q-4: How does Wordsworth compose the song of the solitary reaper to the song of the nightingale and the cuckoo?

Ans: Nightingale and Cuckoo birds are famous for their songs full of melody in mountains areas their sweet voices inspire the listeners. To the poet of the song of the village girl was more melodious than the song of the above said birds. It was echoing the whole valleys and moved the poet very intensely.

Music When Soft Voices DieMultiple Choice Questions

1. This beautiful poem composed by _______________a. Percy Bysshe Shelleyb. Shakespearec. Browningd. Words Worth

2. Percy Bysshe Shelley was born in _______________.a. 1791b. 1792c. 1780d. 1782


3. Shelley wants to tell the readers that _______________ never dies. a. Love b. Hot pleasedc. Sincerityd. Madness

4. He (the poet) was expelled in _______________ for having circulated a pamphlet.

a. 1911b. 1812c. 1811d. 1910

5. It always lives fresh even after the death of one’s _______________.a. Enemyb. Belovedc. Friendd. Soldier

6. Shelley expresses his _______________ and feelings to her beloved on her separation with him.

a. Love b. Hate c. Care d. Mistake

7. He tells her that she is so sweet and _______________.a. Dare b. Dear c. Deerd. Doer

8. He cannot _______________ her till the last moment of his life. a. Remind b. Killc. Forgetd. Target

9. The _______________ of his beloved will always remain in his mind. a. Things b. Memories c. Wickednessd. Calmness

10. The smell of sweet _______________ preserves in mind long after they fade awy.

a. Violets


b. Jasmines c. Daffodilsd. Rose

11. The sweet memories of her beloved _______________ his tired feelings.

a. Stale b. Freshen c. Bored. Dear

12. The _______________ retain some charm even after they have faded.

a. Rosesb. Jasmine c. Daffodilsd. Models

13. They are used for the _______________ of beloved. a. Sofa b. Bedc. Coachd. Train

14. He will remember his beloved when she has _______________ from him.

a. Met b. Left c. Separated d. Collected

15. _______________ when sweet violets sicken. a. Amellsb. Fragrant c. Odours

16. _______________ when soft voices die, vibrates in the memory.

a. Music b. Song c. Conversation d. Relation

17. Rose _______________ when the rose is dead. a. Flowers


b. Leaves c. Bouquetsd. Branches

18. Are _______________ for the beloved’s bed.a. Heaped b. Scattered c. Separatedd. Barren

19. And so thy _______________ when thou art gone.a. Things b. Thoughts c. Deeds d. Seeds

20. Love itself shall _______________ on. a. Slumber b. Sleep c. Walkd. Jump

Questions & AnswersQ-1: What message does Shelley give to his beloved through the

poem Music when soft voices die?


Ans: Shelley gives the examples of music, violets flowers and rose that the sweet flowers remains in our mind and refreshes us or the song has ended, which keeps in memory. He gave the message to his lover that whether he will sleep or keep in memory even after her death, he will keep loving her.

Q-2: What according to shelly, vibrates in the memory, when soft voice die?

Ans: When the musical instrument stops, the music and its effect refreshes us greatly. Its music gives great charm and everlasting impact on mind and heart which becomes the joy after listening songs.

Q-3: What according to Shelley, will exist even after his beloved departure from this temporary world?

Ans: Shelley left message for her love that whether real or physical existence of anything is mortal. But whatever moment has been spent with lover or friend is valuable because it is the source to survive in this mortal world.


Lines From EndymionMultiple Choice Questions

1. This beautiful impressive poem is composed by _______________.a. Percy Bysshe Shelly b. John Keatsc. Shakespeared. Copper

2. John Keats was born in _______________ at _______________ and died in _______________.

a. 1795 – 1821 (London)b. 1759 – 1812 (London) c. 1765 – 1821 (London)d. 1771 – 1841 (London)

3. He gives opinion that _______________ has no end. a. Man b. Love c. Beauty d. Relation

4. Beauty is an _______________ fountain. a. Immortal b. Mortal c. Emotional d. Traditional

5. It keeps on _______________ man in the dark days of life. a. Amazing b. Pleasing c. Astonishing d. Making sad

6. A thing of beauty is a constant source of _______________.a. Joy b. Distressc. Bliss d. Beautiful

7. Its _______________ keeps on increasing.a. Lovelinessb. Hat


c. Beautyd. Hate

8. It never suffers from _______________.a. Destruction b. Construction c. None of thesed. Instrution

9. It brings peace and _______________ for the man. a. Ease b. Comforts c. Pleasure d. Erase

10. The world is full of _______________.a. Hope b. Hopefulnessc. Hopelessnessd. Sensibility

11. Good men and women are _______________ in number. a. Enoughb. Fewer c. Manyd. Much

12. The days are full of _______________ and miseries. a. Hat b. Sorrow c. Loved. Hate

13. The ways of life are the darkened and _______________.a. Unhealthyb. Unwanted c. Unawared. Naughty

14. Still there are many _______________ objects in this world. a. Ugly b. Beautiful c. Dirtyd. Lonely

15. They make help possible for humans to live on _______________.

a. Earth


b. Skyc. Marsd. Star

16. Great deeds of the great men teach the lesson of _______________ and courage.

a. Sadnessb. Hope c. Hated. Friendship

17. _______________ is another form of beauty. a. Poetry b. Prosec. Literatured. Novel

18. The stories are of great and courageous _______________ of past.

a. Men b. Women c. Childrend. Young

19. We read these stories we feel as if we are drinking the _______________ water of the heaven.

a. Worst b. Sweetestc. Loveliestd. Best

20. A thing of beauty is _______________ forever. a. Bliss b. Pleasure c. Joyd. Blessisng


Questions & AnswersQ-1: What things of beauty did Keats find most inspiring in the

poem “Lines from Endymion”?

Ans: The poem Lines from Endymion written by John Keats. The long poem is divided into four books. The Poem tells the story of Endymion, the brain – sick prince, with whom the goodness, Cynthia falls in love. The poet says that a thing of beauty is a constant source of joy. The world is full of beautiful objects of nature such as the sun, the moon, shady trees, the flowing streams, the thick groves and the wild roses give us pleasure. The poet also loves the stories of the great men. When we read these stories, it seems that these are the fountains of everlasting inspirations pouring into our soul from the heaven.

Q-2: What ideas Keats expressed in the poem “Endymion” about the impract of beauty on human life?

Ans: John created a character of Endymion and he gave the following ideas about the impact of beauty on human life.

A thing of beauty is permanent source of joy and pleasure. The loveliness of beauty goes on increasing. The world is miserable, but the form of beauty gives us happiness. The sun, the moon, the trees, the following streams and the flowers

gives us happiness. We catch glimpses of beauty of garden places.

Q-3: Explain “A thing of beauty is a joy forever” in the light of poem “Lines from Endymion” by John Keats.

Ans: Endymion was the brain sick shepherd prince with whom the goddess, Cynthia falls in love. Line from Endymion composed by John Keats. The poem begins with an asserting statement about beauty. He says that a thing of beauty is a constants source of joy. Once a beautiful


thing is seen and enjoyed, it remains preserved in the memory. His loveliness increases with the passage of time.

Q-4: How can we get source of eternal joy and forms of beauty according to poet.

Ans: Keats mentions a number of those sources of eternal joy and forms of beauty which are spread all around us in the world. For example, the sun and the moon, tall and shady trees, fragment flowers and sheltering bowers, clear rills and golden daffodils all are the form of beauty, attracting our attention and pacifying our gloomy hearts. Keats also includes in the list of beautiful objects, the great worlds of literature or art are forms of external excellence immortal beauty and abounding pleasure.

Say Not The Struggle Naught Availth

Multiple Choice Questions1. This lovely poem is composed by _______________.

a. Arthur Hugh Clough b. John Keats c. Shakespeare d. Words Worth

2. This poem gives us the idea that the _______________ never go wasted.

a. Labour and pain b. Labour and joyc. Labour and hoped. Happiness and sadness

3. It gives power of _______________ to those who are disappointed and disheartened.

a. Distressb. Hope c. Mand. Children


4. The struggle and hard word is never _______________. a. Fruitful b. Fruitless c. None of thesed. Colourful

5. If we continue our struggle, we can change the complexion of _______________.

a. Our faceb. Things c. Earthd. Mind

6. The harder we work, the closer we get to our _______________. a. Fateb. Fortune c. Destinationd. Life

7. Poet says that hopes and fear are _______________.a. Reasonable b. Separable c. Tolerabled. Comfortable

8. Our fear may also _______________a. Remain b. Liec. Demolishd. Console

9. We will _______________ our targets. a. Get b. Achieve c. Receive d. Distribute

10. He guides us that human struggle should be just like the _______________ waves.

a. Riverb. Canal c. Sea d. Ocean

11. They keep on dashing with the _______________. a. Shore b. Coast


c. Bankd. Beach

12. Finally the waves succeed in creating _______________.a. Creeks and inlets b. Creeks and walls c. Walls and inletsd. Wall and fall

13. According to the poet human struggle is just like the _______________ light.

a. Candle b. Sun c. Moon d. Lantern

14. It _______________ the darkness. a. Dispels b. Dismissesc. Retainsd. Sustain

15. It lights up the _______________ as well. a. East and south b. East and north c. East and west d. North and south

Questions & AnswersQ-1: Describe the theme of the poem “Say not the struggle naught

Availth” and it’s various images.

Ans: It is the poem by Arthur Hugh Clough. The poet is of the view that struggle in the life is not useless. Things certainly undergo a change through human efforts other might be pursuing a cause to which we are unaware and if we also help them in their effort, we might enable them to succeed in their mission. The sea waves might appear to be uselessly colliding against the shore, but the sea waves working steadily create new inlets into the land. The sun rises slowly but it lights us the distant.

Q-2: In the poem poet says “Say not struggle Naught Availth”, what example does the poet give in the last two stanzas to prove his view points?


Ans: The poem “Say not Struggle Naught Availth” written by A.H Clough. In this poem the poet tells us that human struggle is not useless he must remember the continues efforts will undoubtedly be crowd with scenes, in the last two stanzas of the poem the poet tells.

For a while the exhausted waves, appear colliding against the shore uselessly, do not appear to have gained an lunch of land in spite of their plentiful struggle the same waves working their way silently through crack penetrate into the land inch by inch.

There are only the eastern windows that are let up at day break and sun appears to rise in the east. But slowly and steadily is light spreads far into the distant western lands.

Q-3: What do “Tired waves” symbolized in “Say not Struggle Naught Availth”?

Ans: The poem “Say not Struggle Naught Availth” written by Arthur Hugh Cough. This poem tells us that optimism is the key to success in all kinds of adventures. The poet says that the tired sea waves do not uselessly collide against the sea shore. The sea water moving steadily enters the land through the crack.

Q-4: What examples are presented in the poem, “Say not Struggle Naught Availth” by A.H Clough to prove that struggle is always reward?

Ans: The poem “Say not Struggle Naught Availth” written by A.H Clough presents the following examples to prove that the struggle is always rewarded.

If we help others to find their aims, we light enable them to succeed in their mission.

The waves of sea might appear to be uselessly colliding against the shore all the time but the same waves are successful in creating creek and inlets into the lend.

Human struggle is like the sunlight which dispels the darkness and lights up the East and the West.

The sun light covers the evils and evil force all slides and over powers the devil.

Lines From Ulysses


Multiple Choice Questions1. This poem written by _______________.

a. Lord Alfred Tennyson b. Shakespeare c. John Keatsd. Milton

2. Lord Alfred was born in _______________ and died in _______________.

a. 1819 – 1892b. 1809 – 1892c. 1828 – 1892d. 1810 - 1990

3. The old _______________ is the hero of this poem. a. Ulysses b. Saptc. Amiensd. John

4. He is seeking another great adventure of exploration before his _______________.

a. Birthb. Failure c. Deathd. Life

5. He symbolizes the _______________ sprit at its bravest and strongest.

a. Human b. Brute c. Angeld. Business man

6. Ulysses tries to motivate his _______________.a. Friends b. Relatives c. Companions d. Cooperative

7. He boasts up their confidence in order to take them on a great _______________.

a. Voyage journey b. Adventure


c. Mistakesd. Disgraced

8. He reminds them their golden _______________. a. Present b. Past c. Futured. Nature

9. He _______________ them to dig their way to very bright an happy future.

a. Requestb. Orders c. Insists d. Persist

10. He talks that their bodies have been weakened by _______________.

a. Illnessb. Age c. Circumstances d. Remembrance

11. They are tired of life – longed _______________.a. Struggle b. Fatec. Circumstancesd. Confidence

12. But Ulysses is not afraid of the _______________ of old age. a. Hurdles and easeb. Hurdles and dangersc. Dangers and ease d. Dangers and Engineers

13. He tells his friend that there is still _______________ time to do something.

a. Lessb. Enoughc. Sufficient d. Great

14. Ulysses makes his companions _______________a. Emotional b. Intellectual c. Intelligent


d. Selfless15. He reminds them that they have even fought against

_______________ in the war. a. Gods b. Dragon c. Enemies d. Olds

16. He invites them on a new adventure to discover a _______________ world.

a. Newb. Old c. Boring d. Interesting

17. He prepares for unexpected _______________.a. Easeb. Problems c. Troublesd. Comfortable

18. He tells them that anything might happen to them during this _______________.

a. Journey b. Voyage c. Adventured. Diving

19. They might be _______________ in the sea. a. Sunk b. Obliterated c. Floodedd. Destroyed

20. Their names might be _______________ from the list of living people.

a. Included b. Excluded c. None of thesed. Permanent.


Questions & AnswersQ-1: Who was Ulysses and what was his goal in life?

Ans: Ulysses was Greek hero and the king of Ithaca. He was both a great leader and a great orator. His goal of life is to face dangers and to go on errands for discovering new world. He had spent most of his life in voyage and was always filled with the spirit of ventures and courage. His life was based on the principle of struggle and courage.

Q-2: What great adventure is Ulysses is proposing?

Ans: Ulysses is proposing to sail to the isles of blest where they may meet the great Greek hero Achilles.

Q-3: Give in your own words the theme of the poem Ulysses?

Ans: The theme of the poem is that a courageous man is not tried even in old age. He keeps spirit to go forward and do something new. Ulysses as such pays a high tribute to his sailors and preparations to join him last voyage. He says that I know we are now old and do not possess as much strength as we did in the past, yet I am hopeful about our journey.

Q-4: Explain “Ulysses” symbolize the human spirit as its bravest and strongest?


Ans: “Lines from Ulysses” composed by Alfred Tennyson is the poem which describe about the human spirit and courage. Ulysses was the kind of Ithaca, a Greek island. He fought with the Greek against the Trojans during ten years stage of toy. Ulysses pays a high tributes to his sailors and prepares them, to join him in his last voyage hence “Ulysses” symbolize the human spirit as its bravest and strongest.

Q-5: What message do you get from the poem “Lines from Ulyssess”?

Ans: “Lines from Ulysses” composes by Alfred Lord Tennyson, is the poem notable in that it shows the challenge of life not as comes dream but as it comes to the old; that is not as a romantic deed but as a perfect philosophy. So everybody should be always ready to do some great task to keep his name alive in the history with a letter of gold.

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