Question

Read the extracts given below, by answering the questions that follow.

The way a crow
Shook down on me
The dust of snow
From a hemlock tree

Has given my heart
A change of mood
And saved some part
Of a day I had rued.

i. The poet’s state of mind at the time the crow shook down the snow particles on him was:
a) devoted
b) disgusted
c) delighted
d) depressive

ii. What is the rhyme scheme of the given stanzas?
a) abab; abab
b) abcb; abcd
c) abcd; abcd
d) abcd; abcb

iii. These stanzas tell us that
a) we should be happy always.
b) even a simple moment in life has a large impact and significance.
c) freedom revives our spirits.
d) we should take care of our mother Earth.

iv. What is the name of the ‘poisonous plant’ from the passage :
a) Hemlock
b) English Yew
c) Poison Ivy
d) Ladies Glove

v. The phrase, ‘Of a day I had rued’ means :
a) The poet woke up from sleep and was ready to go for work
b)The poet’s spirit was revived and he got ready to utilize the rest of the day constructively.
c) The poet became judgmental.
d) The poet decided to sleep soundly for the rest of the day​

Answer 1

Answer:

1)a

2)b

3)d

4)a

5)c

Explanation:

a

b

d

a

c