Quiz on the Poem 'If—' by Rudyard Kipling

What is the main theme of the poem "If—" by Rudyard Kipling?

• The importance of wealth

• The value of patience and resilience

• The power of knowledge

• The significance of friendship

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CCSS.RL.9-10.2

According to the poem, what should you do when others doubt you?

• Ignore them completely

• Make allowance for their doubting

• Argue with them

• Prove them wrong immediately

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CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What does the poem suggest about dealing with lies?

• Spread more lies

• Ignore them

• Don’t deal in lies

• Confront the liar

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CCSS.RL.9-10.2

How should one treat Triumph and Disaster, according to the poem?

• Celebrate Triumph and mourn Disaster

• Treat them as impostors

• Avoid both

• Embrace Triumph, ignore Disaster

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CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What does the poem advise about dreams?

• Make dreams your master

• Ignore dreams

• Dream but don’t make dreams your master

• Follow dreams blindly

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CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What should you do if you lose everything in a game of pitch-and-toss?

• Give up

• Start again at your beginnings

• Complain about your loss

• Blame others

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CCSS.RL.9-10.1

What is the poem's advice about talking with crowds?

• Avoid crowds

• Keep your virtue

• Blend in with the crowd

• Dominate the conversation

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CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What should you do when you hear the truth you’ve spoken twisted by knaves?

• Ignore it

• Make a trap for fools

• Bear it patiently

• Argue with them

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CCSS.RL.9-10.1

What does the poem suggest about the common touch?

• Lose it when with Kings

• Maintain it regardless of company

• Avoid it

• Use it selectively

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CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

What is the ultimate reward mentioned in the poem if you follow its advice?

• Wealth and power

• Fame and recognition

• The Earth and everything in it

• Eternal happiness

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CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.1