216. What motivated Lencho to write directly to God instead of any person?
- His unshakable faith in divine justice
- His anger against the local priest
- His disbelief in religion and prayer
- His desire to test others’ honesty
Correct Answer: His unshakable faith in divine justice
217. Which human weakness does Lencho fail to recognise?
- Fear and pride
- Pride and arrogance
- Doubt and misjudgment
- Greed and laziness
Correct Answer: Doubt and misjudgment
218. Which figure of speech is used in “Dust of Snow”?
- Alliteration
- Transferred epithet
- Hyperbole
- Personification
Correct Answer: Transferred epithet
219. The crow and the hemlock tree together symbolise —
- Unexpected sources of positivity
- Destruction of natural beauty
- Sadness and gloom in nature
- The joy of human friendship
Correct Answer: Unexpected sources of positivity
220. What poetic contrast forms the core of “Fire and Ice”?
- Desire versus hatred
- Fear versus courage
- Love versus loyalty
- Anger versus regret
Correct Answer: Desire versus hatred
221. What kind of freedom did Mandela value most?
- Freedom from law and punishment
- Freedom from money and comfort
- Freedom from hatred and prejudice
- Freedom from work and duties
Correct Answer: Freedom from hatred and prejudice
222. What does Mandela mean by “chains on all humanity”?
- Greed controls only the poor
- Oppression harms everyone equally
- Faith rules the weak-minded
- Power brings success to all
Correct Answer: Oppression harms everyone equally
223. What imagery dominates “A Tiger in the Zoo”?
- Mystery of forests and rivers
- Contrast between captivity and wilderness
- Peaceful coexistence of man and beast
- Comparison of nature and cities
Correct Answer: Contrast between captivity and wilderness
224. What human emotion is projected through the caged tiger’s eyes?
- Silent anger
- Blind faith
- Pure joy
- Gentle hope
Correct Answer: Silent anger
225. What does the young seagull’s first flight symbolise?
- Friendship through courage
- Obedience to elders
- Failure through impatience
- Realisation through risk
Correct Answer: Realisation through risk
226. What literary technique makes “His First Flight” universal?
- Scientific explanation of flight
- Symbolic narrative of courage
- Humorous description of fear
- Mythical portrayal of gods
Correct Answer: Symbolic narrative of courage
227. What might the “black aeroplane” metaphorically represent?
- Hope guiding through darkness
- Evil appearing as goodness
- Danger hidden in temptation
- Fear overcoming the mind
Correct Answer: Hope guiding through darkness
228. What aspect of human nature is explored in “How to Tell Wild Animals”?
- Fear of living alone in nature
- Greed for fame and success
- Human fascination with danger
- Cruelty towards innocent beasts
Correct Answer: Human fascination with danger
229. What poetic technique creates humour in the poem?
- Symbolism
- Personification
- Irony
- Exaggeration
Correct Answer: Exaggeration
230. What is the deeper meaning of losing the ball in “The Ball Poem”?
- Love for childhood innocence
- Rejection of material pleasures
- Acceptance of irreversible change
- Discovery of human companionship
Correct Answer: Acceptance of irreversible change
231. Which poetic device strengthens the theme of loss?
- Irony
- Imagery
- Alliteration
- Metaphor
Correct Answer: Imagery
232. Why did Anne name her diary “Kitty”?
- To amuse her classmates
- To hide her real emotions
- To treat it as a trusted friend
- To make it sound attractive
Correct Answer: To treat it as a trusted friend
233. What does Anne’s diary mainly record?
- Political history of Germany
- Dreams of becoming famous
- Social life of a young girl
- Emotional growth under pressure
Correct Answer: Emotional growth under pressure
234. What does Amanda’s rebellion express?
- Her longing for personal freedom
- Her dislike for education
- Her wish to live in luxury
- Her anger against her mother
Correct Answer: Her longing for personal freedom
235. Which poetic device is used in “Amanda”?
- Hyperbole and pun
- Simile and onomatopoeia
- Imagery and allusion
- Irony and repetition
Correct Answer: Imagery and allusion
236. What does the baker’s story in Goa highlight?
- Decline of traditional occupations
- Absence of religion in society
- Colonial influence on local culture
- Development of modern industries
Correct Answer: Colonial influence on local culture
237. What does the narrator admire most about Coorg?
- Ancient architecture and kings
- Harmony between bravery and nature
- Temples and religious customs
- Wealth and progress of people
Correct Answer: Harmony between bravery and nature
238. What element connects all three stories in “Glimpses of India”?
- Regional identity and tradition
- Foreign trade and money
- Political unity and democracy
- Social class and conflict
Correct Answer: Regional identity and tradition
239. Which sense dominates “Tea from Assam”?
- Taste imagery of sweetness
- Sound imagery of laughter
- Touch imagery of freshness
- Visual imagery of vastness
Correct Answer: Visual imagery of vastness
240. In “The Trees,” what do the escaping trees symbolise?
- Humans controlling the forest
- Failure of modern art
- Nature’s resistance to oppression
- Growth of scientific thought
Correct Answer: Nature’s resistance to oppression
241. Which poetic device appears in “The Trees”?
- Personification
- Irony
- Pun
- Metaphor
Correct Answer: Personification
242. What emotional change does the poet of “The Trees” undergo?
- From fear to isolation
- From joy to pride
- From passivity to awareness
- From anger to revenge
Correct Answer: From passivity to awareness
243. What character trait best describes Mijbil?
- Aggressive loyalty
- Silent obedience
- Lazy affection
- Playful intelligence
Correct Answer: Playful intelligence
244. What does Mijbil symbolise in the story?
- Conflict between wild and tame
- Innocent friendship between man and nature
- Greed and fear of animals
- Power and dominance of humans
Correct Answer: Innocent friendship between man and nature
245. What is the central idea of “Fog”?
- Mystery of natural change
- Fear of unknown creatures
- Anger of sea and storm
- Cruelty of weather patterns
Correct Answer: Mystery of natural change
246. Which poetic device gives life to fog?
- Irony
- Personification
- Alliteration
- Simile
Correct Answer: Personification
247. What is the essence of Valli’s curiosity?
- Dream to earn respect
- Desire to experience the unknown
- Fear of being alone
- Wish to meet strangers
Correct Answer: Desire to experience the unknown
248. What transformation does Valli undergo by the end?
- From laziness to fear
- From pride to sorrow
- From silence to anger
- From innocence to maturity
Correct Answer: From innocence to maturity
249. What does Custard’s character reveal about true bravery?
- It hides behind wealth
- It appears only in action
- It depends on pride
- It fades with fear
Correct Answer: It appears only in action
250. What literary device dominates “Custard the Dragon”?
- Imagery through anger
- Humour through contrast
- Symbolism through loss
- Irony through sorrow
Correct Answer: Humour through contrast
251. What philosophical idea lies behind “The Sermon at Benares”?
- Attachment to material joy
- Faith in endless desire
- Detachment from worldly pain
- Anger against destiny
Correct Answer: Detachment from worldly pain
252. Why did Kisa Gotami finally accept Buddha’s teaching?
- She found the mustard seeds
- She realised death is natural
- She was forced by the monks
- She forgot her sorrow
Correct Answer: She realised death is natural
253. What quality of Anne Gregory is admired by the poet?
- Sharp intelligence
- Strict discipline
- Inner purity
- External charm
Correct Answer: Inner purity
254. What poetic device is used in “For Anne Gregory”?
- Irony
- Pun
- Paradox
- Symbolism
Correct Answer: Symbolism
255. What message does “A Triumph of Surgery” convey?
- Luxury brings discipline
- Freedom reduces loyalty
- Strict control builds affection
- Balanced love keeps health
Correct Answer: Balanced love keeps health
256. What emotional change occurs in Tricki?
- From greed to guilt
- From joy to sadness
- From fear to anger
- From laziness to liveliness
Correct Answer: From laziness to liveliness
257. What is the turning point in “The Thief’s Story”?
- The stolen note
- The train’s whistle
- The lost book
- Anil’s trust
Correct Answer: Anil’s trust
258. What moral contrast defines “The Thief’s Story”?
- Fear over anger
- Power over pride
- Love over fame
- Trust over greed
Correct Answer: Trust over greed
259. What human weakness caused Max’s death?
- Patience
- Curiosity
- Overconfidence
- Arrogance
Correct Answer: Overconfidence
260. What is the most significant quality of Ausable?
- Financial power
- Silent prayer
- Presence of mind
- Physical strength
Correct Answer: Presence of mind
261. What moral lesson stands out in “A Question of Trust”?
- Power brings peace
- Lies bring love
- Crime leads to punishment
- Greed leads to victory
Correct Answer: Crime leads to punishment
262. What does Griffin’s invisibility represent metaphorically?
- Success through wisdom
- Failure of imagination
- Love through knowledge
- Uncontrolled misuse of science
Correct Answer: Uncontrolled misuse of science
263. What moral can be drawn from “Footprints without Feet”?
- Knowledge must serve humanity
- Greed improves society
- Wealth ensures peace
- Silence hides the truth
Correct Answer: Knowledge must serve humanity
264. What key trait defines Richard Ebright’s personality?
- Anger and pride
- Greed and impatience
- Curiosity and discipline
- Silence and fear
Correct Answer: Curiosity and discipline
265. What scientific principle did Ebright discover?
- Air causes infection
- DNA controls heredity
- Heat forms crystals
- Light produces colour
Correct Answer: DNA controls heredity
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