For Anne Gregory Class 10 ENGLISH POEM

 






For Anne Gregory Class 10 ENGLISH POEMπŸ‘‡


1. What is the central idea of the poem “For Anne Gregory”?

  • True love depends on inner beauty not on appearance.
  • People value truth and honesty more than looks.
  • Human affection never changes with time or looks.
  • Physical beauty decides the depth of real emotion.

2. Who speaks the first lines of the poem?

  • The poet who observes the nature of love.
  • A friend who speaks about God and kindness.
  • A young man who admires Anne Gregory.
  • An old priest who prays for true affection.

3. What does the phrase “honey-coloured ramparts” describe?

  • Her sweet and shining voice in love.
  • Her bright golden hair near her ear.
  • Her smooth and soft skin like a rose.
  • Her yellow silk scarf and ornaments.

4. Why does the young man say he is “thrown into despair”?

  • Because he has lost his hope in true affection.
  • Because her beauty makes him feel jealous.
  • Because men fall in love only with her beauty.
  • Because Anne has moved far from the country.

5. What does Anne Gregory want to be loved for?

  • Her pleasant speech and humour.
  • Her character and inner goodness.
  • Her dress and ornaments in gold.
  • Her shining golden hair and looks.

6. What does Anne say she can do to test real love?

  • She can stop wearing ornaments and jewels.
  • She can cover her face with a white cloth.
  • She can stay away from the young admirer.
  • She can dye her hair in another colour.

7. What hair colours does Anne mention she can use?

  • Brown black or carrot shade of colour.
  • Blue green or purple tone of colour.
  • Golden red or pink shade of colour.
  • White grey or silver tone of colour.

8. Why does Anne decide to dye her hair in the poem?

  • To hide her age and appear young again.
  • To find out if someone loves her real self.
  • To please her admirer with a new fashion.
  • To follow the custom of the latest trend.

9. Who is speaking in the final stanza of the poem?

  • The old priest who repeats her words.
  • The poet who shares his own opinion.
  • The same young man who began the talk.
  • The friend who warns against vanity.

10. What does the old religious man declare?

  • Only human beings love without reason.
  • Only youth can make love everlasting.
  • Only God can love for oneself alone.
  • Only prayer and wealth can bring loyalty.

11. What does the poem suggest about human love?

  • It is always deep and pure in feeling.
  • It is guided only by faith and prayer.
  • It grows strong through daily worship.
  • It is often shallow and based on looks.

12. What does the word “ramparts” symbolically mean here?

  • Marks of wealth and power in youth.
  • Protection created by beauty around her.
  • Walls of an old fort near her ear.
  • Symbols of jealousy and anger.

13. Which human weakness does Yeats criticize?

  • Being greedy for wealth and position.
  • Judging people only by outward looks.
  • Loving nature more than human beings.
  • Ignoring family while seeking fortune.

14. What kind of poem is “For Anne Gregory”?

  • A descriptive poem about nature.
  • A humorous verse about youth.
  • A sad song about loss and sorrow.
  • A short conversation between two people.

15. Who is Anne Gregory in the poem?

  • A goddess from an old legend.
  • A young woman addressed by the speaker.
  • A poet’s sister with golden hair.
  • A queen from the early English period.

16. What emotion is felt in the young man’s tone?

  • Joy mixed with surprise and hope.
  • Admiration mixed with mild despair.
  • Calmness mixed with firm belief.
  • Greed mixed with sorrow and pain.

17. How does Anne Gregory reply to the young man’s opinion?

  • She walks away and changes the topic.
  • She keeps silent without any expression.
  • She laughs and ends the conversation.
  • She argues that love can be for one’s self.

18. What literary device is used in “honey-coloured ramparts”?

  • Simile.
  • Irony.
  • Personification.
  • Metaphor.

19. What does “honey-coloured” symbolize in the poem?

  • Pride and selfish behaviour.
  • Fear and loss of affection.
  • Sweetness and warmth of attraction.
  • Greed and wealth among people.

20. What does the old man’s statement add to the poem?

  • A romantic and emotional touch.
  • A sad and gloomy description.
  • A humorous and comic atmosphere.
  • A spiritual and thoughtful conclusion.

21. What belief about love is expressed by the poet?

  • Divine love is pure human love is weak.
  • Love depends only on fame and money.
  • Love lasts longer than faith in God.
  • Real affection changes with beauty.

22. What is the rhyme scheme of the poem?

  • Irregular and changing with emotion.
  • Harsh and rough without rhythm.
  • Regular and smooth in conversation.
  • Broken and free without rhyming.

23. Which stanza presents the religious point of view?

  • The third stanza of the poem.
  • The second stanza of the poem.
  • The first stanza of the poem.
  • The middle stanza of the poem.

24. How many speakers take part in the poem?

  • Two.
  • One.
  • Four.
  • Three.

25. What is the poetic form of “For Anne Gregory”?

  • A humorous verse about youth.
  • A long epic poem about love.
  • A dramatic sonnet of beauty.
  • A short lyric poem with dialogue.

26. What idea does the poem challenge?

  • That youth always remains beautiful.
  • That wealth can buy real affection.
  • That religion is greater than love.
  • That beauty alone brings true love.

27. What quality of Anne Gregory stands out?

  • Her fear of growing older.
  • Her jealousy of other women.
  • Her intelligence and self-awareness.
  • Her anger towards her admirer.

28. Why is the young man “thrown into despair”?

  • Because Anne refuses to talk to him.
  • Because people ignore his opinion.
  • Because his family is against love.
  • Because he realizes love may be shallow.

29. How does the poem finally end?

  • With a romantic and joyful note.
  • With a calm and spiritual truth.
  • With a loud and funny comment.
  • With a sad and fearful tone.

30. What lesson does the poem give about beauty?

  • Appearances often hide real worth.
  • Appearances bring peace and joy.
  • Appearances are the only truth.
  • Appearances build lasting trust.

31. What does Anne Gregory’s hair symbolize?

  • Faith devotion and honesty.
  • Wisdom strength and courage.
  • External beauty and attraction.
  • Age patience and kindness.

32. What is the poet’s final message?

  • Only beauty creates real bonds.
  • Only youth loves unconditionally.
  • Only time heals every emotion.
  • Only God loves unconditionally.

33. Which line repeats the main theme?

  • Thrown into despair without any reason.
  • Love you for yourself alone and not your yellow hair.
  • Brown or black or carrot was her choice.
  • By those great honey coloured ramparts at your ear.

34. What type of beauty does the poet admire?

  • Outer beauty of face and hair.
  • Royal beauty of power and fame.
  • Social beauty of name and wealth.
  • Inner beauty of mind and heart.

35. What does “text to prove” refer to?

  • A note written by the poet.
  • A proverb from an old friend.
  • A holy book giving evidence.
  • A letter from Anne’s admirer.

36. What does the line “only God could love you for yourself alone” mean?

  • True love comes only from God.
  • Men never love for true reasons.
  • Beauty makes people dishonest.
  • Human love is greater than God.

37. How does the poet mix humour and wisdom?

  • Through serious speech on religion.
  • Through dry facts about human life.
  • Through playful talk with a deep thought.
  • Through angry words between friends.

38. What imagery is mainly used in the poem?

  • Visual imagery of hair and beauty.
  • Tactile imagery of touch and feel.
  • Gustatory imagery of taste and food.
  • Olfactory imagery of sweet smell.

39. Why does Yeats use a conversational tone?

  • To make the poem sound confusing.
  • To show anger in his language.
  • To make the poem sound natural.
  • To hide the meaning behind jokes.

40. What effect does repeating “yellow hair” create?

  • It adds rhythm to the conversation.
  • It hides the real spiritual meaning.
  • It stresses the focus on appearance.
  • It shows anger at the young woman.

41. What moral value does the poem teach?

  • Love grows only with jealousy.
  • Love depends on money and power.
  • Love fades when beauty disappears.
  • Love should be for the soul not beauty.

42. Why is the poem titled “For Anne Gregory”?

  • It was written about her family.
  • It warns her against vanity.
  • It praises her golden beauty.
  • It is addressed to her personally.

43. What is the overall tone of the poem?

  • Sad painful and serious.
  • Light witty yet thoughtful.
  • Cold distant and dull.
  • Proud angry and rude.

44. What does the word “despair” mean in the poem?

  • Faith and calmness.
  • Hopelessness and sadness.
  • Joy and pleasure.
  • Wisdom and truth.

45. Which quality of love is celebrated?

  • Spiritual affection for the soul.
  • Emotional greed for approval.
  • Material desire for possessions.
  • Temporary feeling for beauty.

46. How many stanzas are in the poem?

  • Three.
  • Four.
  • Two.
  • Five.

47. What common theme runs through all stanzas?

  • Change of time and beauty with age.
  • Power of money and wealth in life.
  • Outer and inner difference in love.
  • Influence of religion on society.

48. What structure does the poem follow?

  • A short story in rhyme form.
  • A single monologue of thought.
  • A song with repeated chorus.
  • A question and answer exchange.

49. Which line shows the poem’s irony best?

  • By those great honey coloured ramparts at your ear.
  • Brown or black or carrot may be her choice.
  • Thrown into despair without any reason.
  • Love you for yourself alone and not your yellow hair.

50. What is Yeats warning readers about?

  • Do not judge love by appearance.
  • Do not depend only on religion.
  • Do not trust everyone in society.
  • Do not believe rumours about love.

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