MCQs: “Gathering Leaves”

What tool does the poet mention for gathering leaves?

• broom

• spade

• rake

• basket

The poet says spades are no better than spoons because the leaves are _____.

• heavy

• wet

• light

• sharp

Bags full of leaves are compared to _____.

• stones

• clouds

• balloons

• boxes

What sound does the poet hear while gathering leaves?

• birds singing

• wind blowing

• rustling

• water splashing

The rustling sound is compared to animals like _____.

• lions and tigers

• rabbits and deer

• dogs and cats

• horses and cows

Why does the poet say the “mountains” of leaves escape him?

• They are too heavy

• They blow away in the wind

• They slip through his arms

• They disappear

What does the poet mean by “load and unload again and again”?

• The work is easy

• The work is repeated many times

• The work is exciting

• The work is finished quickly

According to the poet, the leaves have “next to nothing” for weight and _____.

• smell

• shape

• colour

• size

What does the line “a crop is a crop” suggest?

• Leaves are useless

• Only food crops matter

• All work has value

• The work should stop

Which theme is BEST shown in the poem?

• Adventure and danger

• Effort and repeated work

• Celebration and joy

• Friendship and teamwork