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Total questions: 150
Worksheet time: 1hrs 15mins
Name the writer of the chapter - A Letter to God
G.L. Fuentes
Robert Frost
Anne Frank
What is the name of the given form
Admission form
Application form
Money order form
Meaning of - Crest
Bottom of a hill
Top of a hill
Mid of a hill
Which crop was growing in Lencho's field?
Paddy
Wheat
Corn
What were new coins ?
Big drops and small drops
Ten cent pieces
Five cent pieces
What were frozen pearls ?
Corn
Locusts
Hailstones
What do you understand by "Locust" ?
Cornfield
Insects fly in groups and destroy crops
Hailstorm with frozen pearls
How much money Lencho asked from God ?
100 Pesos
70 Pesos
30 Pesos
How much money Lencho received?
100 Pesos
70 Pesos
150 Pesos
Who had sent money to Lencho ?
God
His Father
Postmaster
How did the pleasant rain become devilish for Lencho?
It rained heavily
It brought large hailstones
It did not give sufficient water to his fields
It made Lencho's roof leak
What made Lencho dejected and depressed?
The rain that brought hailstones.
The rain that drenched his fields.
The rain and hailstorm that caused leakage in his roof.
The hailstones that completely destroyed his crops.
Why did Lencho compare the hailstones with a plague of locusts?
because the plague too causes destruction of crops.
because the plague occurs with the hailstones.
because the plague causes illness to humans.
because the plague is more dangerous than rain.
Meaning of 'Amiable' is
Naughty and mischievous
Truthful and loyal
Kind- hearted and friendly
Cruel and hateful
Which adjective pair suits Lencho the best?
Greedy and selfish
Comical and ungrateful
Naive and unquestioning
Stupid and wicked
Why does the postmaster send money to Lencho?
because he did not want Lencho to starve to death.
because he did not want Lencho to lose his faith in God.
because he did not want Lencho to get angry with the postmen .
because he did not want Lencho to sell his farm for food.
Why did Lencho say the raindrops were like 'New coins'?
Raindrops would help his crops to grow well.
Raindrops would give a better harvest.
Raindrops would give him good crops and thus prosperity
All the above.
Which statement about Lencho's faith is true?
Lencho believed in God and in humans.
Lencho believed in God but not the postmaster.
Lencho believed in God but not the humans.
Lencho believed in God and in himself.
Lencho’s profession was
(i) share cropping.
(ii) farming.
(iii) brickmaking.
Lencho went out into the rain to
(i) enjoy himself.
(ii) have the pleasure of feeling the rain on his body.
(iii) collect rain water.
What could man see in the north east?
a) his fields
b) raindrops
c) huge mountains of clouds
d) ten cent pieces
He looked at the field of ripe corn with ________
a) concern
b) satisfaction
c) worry
d) seriousness
Along with rain big hailstones also _______
a) came
b) appeared
c) began to fall
d) also attacked
Lencho's soul was filled with _____
a) anxiety
b) joy
c) sadness
d) restlessness
A plague of locusts does a great _______ to crops
a) service
b) help
c) difficulty
d) damage
Lencho needed hundred pesos for ______
a) buying food grains
b) sowing his field
c) buying a cart
d) buying clothes for winter
Lencho wrote a letter to god in whom he had ____
a) immense hatred
b) immense love
c) immense faith
d) immense distrust
What type of man was the postmaster?
a) sensible
b) wise
c) fat and amiable
d) cruel and clever
He wondered at the _____ of the writer
a) foolishness
b) wisdom
c) faith
d) courage
What did the postmaster feel on experiencing Lencho receive the letter?
a) contended
b) proud
c) overwhelmed
d) all of the above
"These aren't raindrops falling from the sky, they are new coins." This is an example of:
Simile
Metaphor
Alliteration
Pathetic Fallacy
Why did Lencho step out into the rain at the beginning of the story?
to bathe in the rain
to compare the rain to new coins
to collect his crop
to have the pleasure of the rain on his body
Was Lencho surprised to see the money?
A little
Not at all
Very much
Neutral
Identify the conflicts present in the story.
Man vs Nature
Man vs Society
Man vs Man
Man vs Self
Man vs Supernatural
What did Lencho ask for in his second letter?
More money
The remaining amount and to not send it by mail
The remaining amount and to send it by mail
A punishment for the crooks
What is the irony in this story?
Lencho was sad after the hailstorm even though he was the one waiting for a shower
Postmaster laughed at Lencho but still helped arrange for money for him
Lencho blamed the post office employees who in fact helped him
There is no irony
What did the postman write in his letter as a signature?
His name
His friend's name
His pen name
God
An extremely strong wind is called...........
Cyclone
Whirlwind
Tornedo
Gale
Which statement about Lencho's faith is true?
Lencho believed in God and in humans.
Lencho believed in God but not the postmaster.
Lencho believed in God but not the humans.
Lencho believed in God and in himself.
Antonym of solitary is ?
lonely
desolated
nonsocial
accompanied
What is meant by " Lencho was an ox of a man"?
he was lazy
he was hard working
he was careless
he was calm
What is a "peso" ?
Latin American Currency
Russian Currency
Spanish Currency
Ukrainian Currency
Lencho was naive and had blind faith in God.
true
false
The post office employees stole Lencho's money.
true
false
From the top of the hill Lencho could see ..........and.......(2 points)
the river
the field of ripe corn
the village church
the field of his neighbour
How did Lencho spend his early morning?
looking at the rising sky
looking at the ripe corn filed
gazing at the sky in the north-east direction
What was Lencho's wife doing when he exclaimed about the rain?
preparing lunch
preparing supper
reading news paper
taking rest
The rain was expected to come from.....
the north east
the north west
the east coast
the east west
What were his older sons doing?
studying the lessons
playing outside
working in the field
what were the smaller ones doing ?
playing near the house
reading the lessons
praying
having dinner
when did it rain?
in the morning
in the afternoon
during the meal
during lunch time
"The big drops are ten cent pieces and the little ones are fives."
What did he mean by it?
raindrops would ensure a good crop and give them a lot of money
hailstones were falling along with the rain
What did the boys who were in rain do when it rained ?
ran into the house
ran out to collect hailstones
watched the rain delightfully
How did his filed look like when it was raining?
like white landscape
like drapped in a curtain of rain
like vast sea
He didn't want the rain to pass quickly.
True
False
How long did it rain over his house and field?
half an hour
an hour
less than half an hour
more than an hour
What was seen as if 'covered with salt'?
the hilltop
the field
the housetop
What were the consequences of the rain ? (4 points)
leaves fell from trees
corn field was destroyed
flowers fell off the plants
his soul was filled with sadness
the whole village was happy
What is the main literary device used by Robert Frost?
Simile
Personification
Symbolism
Imagery
In the poem Fire and Ice, what is "fire" compared with?
Desire
Hatred
Distance
Togetherness
In Robert Frost's poem, ''Fire and Ice,'' what do 'fire' and 'ice' together represent?
Vices
Destruction
Salvation
War
Which of the following statements will the poet agree with the MOST?
Greed can destroy one’s world
Both desire and hate can create self-doubt.
Hatred destroys what desire cannot.
Desire overpowers hatred to control humans.
Ambition is more powerful than envy.
Which is the MOST UNSUITABLE title of the poem?
The Annihilation Hypothesis
Love and Detest- A Tale of Destruction
How the World Ends
Destruction by Fire and Ice
Emotional Destruction of the World
Choose the CORRECT statement about the poem
Fire and ice are images—they help the readers visualise the power of nature over man.
Fire and ice are symbols—not of natural disasters, but of humanity‘s ability to create disasters of its own.
Fire and ice are elements—not of Nature but man-made and possess the ability to create havoc for mankind
Fire and ice are agents—they change the thinking of mankind from negative to positive and bring harmony
The poem is a _________, put across by the poet
powerful warning
heart-felt apology
earnest appeal
vengeful threat
Which of the two - fire or ice has the poet experienced?
fire
ice
neither
both
What do you think 'ice' could be a symbol of?
winter
death
fun
hatred
Name the poetic device used in the line "Some say the world will end in fire"
Metaphor
Imagery
Alliteration
Oxymoron
The underlying idea of the poem Fire and Ice is___________
We must keep a tab on our desires
We must love our fellow human beings
We must hate each other
Both keep a control on our desires & love our fellow human beings
According to Robert Frost, what are the side effects of cold thoughts & reasoning?
They make us insensitive
They make us frightful
They make us cruel
Both make us insensitive & cruel
The poet, Robert Frost links the two powerful natural elements fire & ice to______
love & hatred
human beings & emotions
end of the world
None of the above
If desires like fire spread rapidly and engulf one’s life, what does hatred do?
it enlightens one’s life
it fills one’s life with poison
it gives new meaning to one’s life
None of the above
What does the cartoon suggest?
power hungry politicians
greed for natural resources
international conflict
all of the above
What is the tone of the poet?
humorous
ironic
optimistic
gloomy
According to Robert Frost, what are the side effects of cold thoughts & reasoning?
They make us insensitive
They make us frightful
They make us cruel
Both make us insensitive & cruel
Hemlock tree is usually associated with
Death and destruction
Rebirth
Renewal
Beauty
'Dust of Snow' gives the message of
Death
Hope
In both 'Fire and Ice' and 'Dust of Snow', the most prominent poetic device used is
Alliteration
Imagery
Simile
None of the above
Dust of snow gives the message that we can find positivity even in the most ........ situation
Encouraging
Captivating
Depressing
Chaotic
The 2 negative associations used in the poem 'Dust of Snow' are
Snow and Hemlock tree
Man and his desire
Crow and branch of tree
Hemlock tree and crow
Who is the poet of the poem "Dust of Snow" and "Fire and Ice"?
A) Leslie Norris
B) Robert Frost
C) Carolyn Wells
D) Robin Klein
Why does the poet call it "dust of snow"?
A) snow particles were too tiny
B) they came over him like dust
C) they felt like dust
D) they looked like dust
The poet says, "Of a day I had rued". What is the meaning of "rued"?
A) ruined
B) held in regret
C) ruled
D) conquered
What uplifted his mood?
A) falling of snow on his shoulder
B) the crow
C) hemlock tree
D) all of the above
Name the poetic device used in the line "Has given my heart"
A) alliteration
B) metaphor
C) oxymoron
D) similie
What does "Dust of Snow" represent?
A) healing power of nature
B) particles of snow
C) cool weather
D) none of the above
What are the two negative creatures that Frost used as carriers of positivity?
A) snow, dust
B) hemlock tree, snow
C) snow, crow
D) hemlock tree, crow
The crow and Hemlock tree symbolize ____
A) sorrow
B) happiness
C) celebration
D) death
Crow is a symbol of-
Joy
Bitterness
Hemlock tree symbolises-
Poison
Happiness
Both a & b
The way a crow
Shook down on me
The dust of snow
From a hemlock tree
Has given my heart
A change of mood
And saved some part
Of a day I had rued.
What is the rhyme scheme of the poem?
abab abab
abca abca
abba abba
abab cdcd
Name the poetic device used in the line "Has given my heart"
(a)
Name the poetic device used in the line "And saved some part"
(a)
What does "Dust of Snow" represent?
particles of snow
healing power of nature
cooling effect of snow
none of the above
The poet does not use Punctuation marks anywhere in the poem except the at the last. Such technique is known as
Rhyme scheme
Syllables
Literary Devices
Enjambment
The ill - omens used in the poem are
(a)
The theme of the poem is that
nature is beautiful.
insignificant events can give life altering experiences.
optimism is always good.
nature has the power to influence your life.
What does the poet mean when he says 'It saved some part of the day'?
The poet has saved his time as he sleeps for the entire day.
The poet has saved his job because he would not be late for his office.
The post has saved some part of his day as he would enjoy the rest of the day with his family.
The post has saved some part of the day as he did not waste the time in repenting and regretting.
Which of the following is the correct definition of 'Apartheid'?
Hostility against people that are physically different
A system or practice that separates people according to race or color
Discrimination on the basis of gender
The deliberate extermination of a racial or cultural group
Which party did Nelson Mandela join to fight against Apartheid?
USA
ACN
ANC
CNN
Which of the following statements are true?
The first democratic government of South Africa was coming to power on 10 May, 1980.
Nelson Mandela had become South Africa’s first Black
President.
The ceremonies took place in the amphitheatre formed by the Union Buildings in Pretoria.
Three national anthems were played on the day.
The spectacular display of the military was a demonstration of it's __________ to the government.
worship
respect
loyalty
slavery
Which of the following are right about Mandela's thoughts on love and hatred? Select the correct options.
No one is born hating another person.
Love is the best of all feelings.
Love comes naturally to the human heart.
People must learn to hate, and if they can learn to hate, they can be taught to love,
With love, you can unite everyone and defeat any brutal force.
"Man’s goodness is a flame that can be hidden but never extinguished."
Which example does Nelson Mandela cite to prove this statement?
The kindness of his fellow citizens.
The loyalty of the military force.
The kindness of his prison officers.
His comrades in ANC
Which of the following fall under Mandela's twin obligations? Select the correct options.
obligation to one's people
obligation to one's leaders
obligation to one's army
obligation to one's family
What does Mandela believe about bravery?
Absence of fear
Hiding fear
Faking courage
Conquering fear
What does Mandela mean when he says "Perhaps it requires such depth of oppression to create such heights of character."?
Oppression creates bitterness and resentment.
Oppression makes people physically violent.
Oppression creates stronger character in those affected
Oppression should be welcomed with open hands.
What do you mean by 'Resilience that defies the imagination'?
A sign of human feeling (goodness, kindness, pity, justice, etc.)
A calming feeling of relief from hardships.
A great ability to remain unchanged by suffering
A state of being deeply affected by something
According to Mandela what comes naturally?
love
courage
hate
fear
According to Mandela What is courage?
absence of fear
presence of fear
victory over the sense of fear
all of the above
What ceremonies were held on 10th May?
the marriage anniversary of Nelson Mandela
the inauguration of a democratic government in South Africa
the birthday celebration of Mandela's daughter
none of these
Where did the ceremonies take place?
Pretoria
Johansberg
New Delhi
London
According to Nelson Mandela the greater wealth of South Africa is:
minerals
germs
diamonds
people
Of the following who fought against 'Apartheid'?
Oliver Tambo
Walter Sisulu
Chief Luthuli
all of these
According to Mandela which obligation does man have to complete?
obligation to family
obligation to country
both
What does Nelson Mandela feel a hunger for?
freedom
wealth
fame
power
What changed Mandela's life?
hunger for power
hunger for money
hunger for family
hunger for freedom
How many national anthems were sung on the occasion of inauguration?
one
two
three
four
Who was appointed the second deputy president of South Africa?
Mr de Klerk
Thabo Mbeki
Nelson Mandela
Oliver Tambo
Who was appointed the first deputy president of South Africa?
Thabo Mbeki
Nelson Mandela
Mr de klerk
Oliver Tambo
Which type of government was installed in South Africa under the leadership of Nelson Mandela?
democratic
non-racial
both of these type
Who was appointed the President of South Africa?
Mr de Klerk
Thabo Mbeki
Nelson Mandela
Oliver Tambo
Which flame can be hidden but never extinguished?
(a) Man’s love
(b) Man’s natural way
(c) Man’s goodness
(d) None of the Above
Who, according to Mandela is not free?
(a) oppressor
(b) oprressed
(c) both 1 and 2
(d) none of the above
What realisations did Mandela have of his boyhood freedom?
(a) it is just an illusion
(b) he was born free
(c) freedom was meant for kids
(d) he had no realisations
Why were two National Anthems sung?
(a) to imply unity
(b) to mark the end of racial discrimination
(c) to mark the end of gender discrimination
(d) Both 1 and 2
What unintended effect did the decades of oppression and brutality had?
(a) created men of extraordinary courage, wisdom and generosity
(b) Poverty and suffering
(c) boycot from foreign nations
(d) both 2 and 3
The structure they created formed the basis of one of the harshest, most inhumane, societies the world has ever known.” What structure is Mandela talking about?
(a) Racial domination against the black skinned
(b) Poverty and suffering
(c) Discrimination against the poor
(d) oppression of women
The spectacular array of South African jets was a display of –
(a) military’s precision
(b) military’s loyalty to democracy
(c) none of the above
(d) both 1 and 2
What was the birth name of Nelson Mandela?
Rolihlahla
Rolihla
Rolihlahl
Rohilahla
By whom Nelson Mandela was accompanied?
Mr de Klerk
Thabo Mbeki
Zenani
Oliver Tambo
For how many years did Nelson Mandela imprisoned
20 years
25 years
27 years
30 years
In which year Mandela and De Klerk received the Nobel Prize for Peace?
1962
1990
1994
1993
EVIL and GOOD
DARK and BRIGHT
DEPTH and SHALLOW
SORROW and HAPPINESS
in the context of the lesson, these are:
binary opposites
binary division
binary diffusion
synonyms
BRANDING
WHIPPING
AUCTION
NON ESCAPING TOOLS
PUNISHMENTS
MOVABLE PROPERTY
These are the characteristics of
against being servants
against slavery
apartheid
against apartheid
…..had been besieged by…
Meaning of besieged by is:
latest by
far apart
surrounded by
encircled within
Great men like Oliver Tambos, Walter Sisilus, Chief Luthulis were as a result of the effects of the decades of oppression and brutality.
Partially true
Partially false
True
False
This story is an example of:
Biopic
Biography
Epic
Autobiography
