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.
Correct Answer: True love depends on inner beauty not on appearance.
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.
Correct Answer: A young man who admires Anne Gregory.
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.
Correct Answer: Her bright golden hair near her ear.
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.
Correct Answer: Because men fall in love only with her beauty.
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.
Correct Answer: Her character and inner goodness.
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.
Correct Answer: 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.
Correct Answer: Brown black or carrot shade 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.
Correct Answer: To find out if someone loves her real self.
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.
Correct Answer: The same young man who began the talk.
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.
Correct Answer: Only God can love for oneself alone.
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.
Correct Answer: 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.
Correct Answer: Protection created by beauty around her.
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.
Correct Answer: Judging people only by outward looks.
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.
Correct Answer: 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.
Correct Answer: A young woman addressed by the speaker.
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.
Correct Answer: Admiration mixed with mild despair.
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.
Correct Answer: She argues that love can be for one’s self.
18. What literary device is used in “honey-coloured ramparts”?
- Simile.
- Irony.
- Personification.
- Metaphor.
Correct Answer: 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.
Correct Answer: Sweetness and warmth of attraction.
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.
Correct Answer: 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.
Correct Answer: Divine love is pure human love is weak.
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.
Correct Answer: Regular and smooth in conversation.
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.
Correct Answer: The third stanza of the poem.
24. How many speakers take part in the poem?
Correct Answer: 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.
Correct Answer: 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.
Correct Answer: 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.
Correct Answer: Her intelligence and self-awareness.
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.
Correct Answer: 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.
Correct Answer: With a calm and spiritual truth.
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.
Correct Answer: Appearances often hide real worth.
31. What does Anne Gregory’s hair symbolize?
- Faith devotion and honesty.
- Wisdom strength and courage.
- External beauty and attraction.
- Age patience and kindness.
Correct Answer: External beauty and attraction.
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.
Correct Answer: 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.
Correct Answer: Love you for yourself alone and not your yellow hair.
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.
Correct Answer: 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.
Correct Answer: A holy book giving evidence.
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.
Correct Answer: True love comes only from 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.
Correct Answer: Through playful talk with a deep thought.
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.
Correct Answer: Visual imagery of hair and beauty.
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.
Correct Answer: To make the poem sound natural.
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.
Correct Answer: It stresses the focus on appearance.
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.
Correct Answer: 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.
Correct Answer: 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.
Correct Answer: Light witty yet thoughtful.
44. What does the word “despair” mean in the poem?
- Faith and calmness.
- Hopelessness and sadness.
- Joy and pleasure.
- Wisdom and truth.
Correct Answer: Hopelessness and sadness.
45. Which quality of love is celebrated?
- Spiritual affection for the soul.
- Emotional greed for approval.
- Material desire for possessions.
- Temporary feeling for beauty.
Correct Answer: Spiritual affection for the soul.
46. How many stanzas are in the poem?
Correct Answer: Three.
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.
Correct Answer: Outer and inner difference in love.
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.
Correct Answer: 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.
Correct Answer: 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.
Correct Answer: Do not judge love by appearance.
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