Environmental Studies and Human Rights

What is the main theme of 'A Requiem for Earth'?

• Cultural heritage

• Exploitation of nature

• Celebration of life

• Historical events

What is the significance of the 'dark flower of death' in the poem?

• A sign of rebirth

• A representation of beauty

• A metaphor for destruction

• A symbol of hope

What does the poet mean by 'the rhythm of death reverberates'?

• Peace is restored

• Life is joyful

• Nature is thriving

• Destruction is imminent

What does Basheer believe about the snake on his property?

• It should be killed

• It is a threat to his family

• It is an inheritor of the land

• It is a pest

What does Basheer think about killing animals?

• It is a crime

• It is a form of art

• It is necessary for survival

• It is a natural instinct

What are bats, according to the people who live near the temple?

• Souls of their ancestors

• Pests

• Destruction

• Food sources

In the end, what does Basheer ultimately decide about the coconuts?

• To keep them all

• To destroy the trees

• To let the bats have some

• To sell them

What does the poet mean by 'the sacred blood of your heart'?

• The beauty of nature

• The earth's resources

• The tears of the earth

• The life force of the earth

What does Basheer's wife think about the creatures on their property?

• They are harmless

• They are part of nature

• They should be respected

• They are a nuisance

What does Basheer's gentle attitude towards the mosquito signify?

• Fear of insects

• Compassion for all life

• A desire for peace

• Indifference