An Irish Airman Foresees His Death by William Butler Yeats

What does the Irish Airman foresee?

• A long life

• A great victory

• His death

• His promotion

Answer explanation

The Irish Airman foresees his death, as mentioned in the poem 'An Irish Airman Foresees His Death' by W.B. Yeats.

Where does the Irish Airman expect to meet his fate?

• In his homeland

• At sea

• In the clouds above

• On the battlefield

Answer explanation

The Irish Airman expects to meet his fate in the clouds above, as mentioned in the poem.

What is the Airman's feeling towards those he fights?

• Indifference

• Hatred

• Fear

• Respect

Answer explanation

The Airman's feeling towards those he fights is indifference, meaning he shows no interest or concern towards them.

What is the Airman's feeling towards those he guards?

• Contempt

• Indifference

• Admiration

• Love

Answer explanation

The Airman feels indifference towards those he guards, as he does not show any strong emotions like contempt, admiration, or love towards them.

Where is the Airman's country?

• Dublin

• Cork

• Kiltartan Cross

• Limerick

Answer explanation

The Airman's country is located in Kiltartan Cross, as mentioned in the question.

What would the Airman's death mean to his countrymen?

• Great loss

• Victory

• No change

• Freedom

Answer explanation

The Airman's death would mean 'No change' to his countrymen, indicating that his death would not bring any significant impact or change to them.

What drove the Airman to fight?

• Duty

• A lonely impulse of delight

• Public demand

• Fear of death

Answer explanation

The Airman was driven by 'A lonely impulse of delight', indicating a personal, internal motivation rather than external factors like duty, public demand, or fear of death.

How does the Airman view his years to come?

• Full of promise

• Mysterious

• Waste of breath

• Exciting

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'Waste of breath' because the Airman views his years to come as futile and not worth the effort, indicating a negative outlook on the future.

What does the Airman balance against his life?

• His wealth

• His dreams

• This death

• His family's wishes

Answer explanation

The Airman balances against 'This death', not his wealth, dreams, or family's wishes.

What is not a reason the Airman fights?

• A lonely impulse of delight

• Public men

• Duty

• Law

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'A lonely impulse of delight' because it is not a reason the Airman fights, unlike 'Public men,' 'Duty,' and 'Law' which are reasons for fighting.