Emotions and Imagery in Poetry

The poem 'My Mother at 66' by Kamala Das explores the poet's emotions as she travels to the airport with her aging mother. Observing her mother's frail appearance, the poet is reminded of her childhood fears of losing her. To distract herself, she focuses on the vibrant life outside. At the airport, she bids farewell to her mother with a smile, hiding her anxiety about their possible separation.

What is the main setting of the poem 'My Mother at 66'?

• A journey to the airport

• A hospital room

• A family gathering

• A school classroom

How does the poet describe her mother's face?

• Bright and cheerful

• Radiant and glowing

• Colorless like a corpse

• Full of life

What does the poet do to avoid thinking about her mother's frailty?

• She reads a book

• She listens to music

• She talks to her mother

• She observes the outside world

What does the poet notice outside the car?

• Young trees and children playing

• A bustling city

• A busy marketplace

• A quiet countryside

What does the poet do after completing the security check at the airport?

• She calls her family

• She looks back at her mother

• She boards the plane

• She buys a book

What childhood fear does the poet recall?

• Fear of animals

• Fear of heights

• Fear of losing her mother

• Fear of the dark

What emotion does the poet feel about possibly never seeing her mother again?

• Joy

• Indifference

• Excitement

• Anxiety

How does the poet choose to say goodbye to her mother?

• With a smile

• With tears

• With a wave

• With a hug