Question

I think I could turn and live with animals, they are
so placid and self-contain’d,
I stand and look at them long and long.
i) The poet stands and looks at them because
a) he is scared of the animals.
b) he likes and admires the qualities they possess.
c) he wants to be like animals.
d) he wants to teach animals a lesson.
ii) The poet likes animals becausea) they are strong and swift.
b) they are beautiful and elegant.
c) they are wise and intelligent.
d) they are calm and self-contained.
iii)Thinking about animals, the poet feels-
a) jealous
b) happy
c) melancholic
d) thoughtful
iv) The word ‘placid’ in the extract meansa) simple
b) innocent
c) calm
d) quiet

Answer 1

Answer:

I think I could turn and live with the animals. They are so placid and self-contained. They do not sweat and whine about their condition. Not one is dissatisfied.