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Module 1 & 2 GE

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 36mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What do the bangle sellers carry to the temple fair?
a)
Silver and blue bangles
b)
Delicate, bright, rainbow-tinted circles of light
c)
Lustrous tokens of radiant lives
d)
Fields of sunlit corn
2.
Which type of bangles are described as being "like the flame of her marriage fire"?
a)
Silver and blue as the mountain mist
b)
Fields of sunlit corn
c)

Bangles meant to be worn during her wedding

d)
Purple and gold flecked grey
3.
What do the purple and gold flecked grey bangles symbolize?
a)
A maiden's innocence
b)
A bride's happiness
c)
A woman's journey through life midway
d)
A mother's love
4.
Which phrase from the poem describes bangles that are suitable for a maiden's wrist?
a)
"Rainbow-tinted circles of light"
b)
"Silver and blue as the mountain mist"
c)
"Fields of sunlit corn"
d)
"Flame of her marriage fire"
5.
What do the bangles flushed like the buds symbolize?
a)
Tranquility
b)
Dreams
c)
Radiance
d)
Innocence
6.
Which line from the poem describes bangles suitable for a bride on her bridal morn?
a)
"Fields of sunlit corn"
b)
"Like the flame of her marriage fire"
c)
"For happy daughters and happy wives"
d)
"Some, like the buds that dream"
7.
What do the bangles "rich with the hue of her heart's desire" represent?
a)
Bride's happiness
b)
Maiden's innocence
c)
Mother's love
d)
Woman's journey through life midway
8.
According to the poem, what do the bangles represent for a woman who has journeyed through life midway?
a)
Maiden's innocence
b)
Bride's happiness
c)
Mother's love
d)
Fruitful pride
9.
What do the bangles symbolize for a woman who serves her household in fruitful pride?
a)
Bride's happiness
b)
Maiden's innocence
c)
Mother's love
d)
Journey through life midway
10.
Which phrase from the poem describes bangles suitable for a woman who worships the gods at her husband's side?
a)
"For happy daughters and happy wives"
b)
"Fields of sunlit corn"
c)
"Like the buds that dream"
d)
"Some are flushed like the buds that dream"
11.
What do the bangle sellers in the poem symbolize?
a)
Wealth and prosperity
b)
Feminine beauty and adornment
c)
Religious devotion and rituals
d)
Social status and hierarchy
12.
Which literary device is predominantly used in the poem "Bangle Sellers"?
a)
Metaphor
b)
Simile
c)
Personification
d)
Alliteration
13.
What does the phrase "Rainbow-tinted circles of light" suggest about the bangles?
a)
They are expensive
b)
They are colorful and radiant
c)
They are fragile
d)
They are dull and plain
14.
How does the poem portray the significance of bangles in different stages of a woman's life?
a)
They symbolize confinement and restriction
b)
They represent rebellion and defiance
c)
They signify growth and transformation
d)
They denote stagnation and passivity
15.
What aspect of feminine identity is emphasized through the descriptions of the bangles in the poem?
a)
Submissiveness
b)
Independence
c)
Strength
d)
Vulnerability
16.
What time does Billy Weaver arrive in Bath?
a)
Early morning
b)
Late afternoon
c)
Midnight
d)
Early evening
17.
How does Billy feel about the town of Bath upon his arrival?
a)
Excited
b)
Cold and tired
c)
Indifferent
d)
Nervous
18.
Why does Billy consider staying at The Bell and Dragon instead of the boardinghouse?
a)
He prefers pubs to boardinghouses
b)
The boardinghouse is too expensive
c)
He dislikes boardinghouses
d)
He wants to explore more options
19.
What compels Billy to go inside the boardinghouse despite his initial intention?
a)
The landlady's persuasive manner
b)
His curiosity about the inside
c)
The chilly weather outside
d)
The sight of the illuminated window
20.
How does the landlady greet Billy when he rings the bell?
a)
She takes a long time to answer
b)
She appears immediately
c)
She ignores him
d)
She asks him to leave
21.
What is the price the landlady quotes for a night's stay, including breakfast?
a)
Seven shillings
b)
Eight shillings
c)
Five and sixpence
d)
Ten shillings
22.
What is the landlady's reaction when Billy mentions he saw the notice in the window?
a)
She denies placing the notice
b)
She expresses surprise
c)
She acknowledges it with a smile
d)
She becomes defensive
23.
Why does Billy find the house attractive despite his initial reluctance?
a)
The inexpensive price
b)
The pleasant furniture
c)
The presence of animals
d)
The grand appearance
24.
What does the landlady do immediately upon meeting Billy?
a)
Offers him tea
b)
Shows him to his room
c)
Invites him to sit by the fire
d)
Takes his coat and suitcase
25.
What does Billy notice about the guest book entries before his own?
a)
They are outdated
b)
They contain famous names
c)
They are in alphabetical order
d)
They are incomplete
26.
How does Billy feel about the familiar names in the guest book?
a)
Intrigued
b)
Amused
c)
Confused
d)
Frightened
27.
What does Billy find strange about the landlady's comments on Mr. Mulholland and Mr. Temple?
a)
They are alive
b)
They are friends of his
c)
They are her sons
d)
They have been at the boardinghouse for years
28.
What does Billy notice about the parrot in the boardinghouse?
a)
It is alive
b)
It is stuffed
c)
It is speaking
d)
It is missing
29.
How does the landlady respond to Billy's questions about the previous guests?
a)
She becomes defensive
b)
She avoids the topic
c)
She offers explanations
d)
She invites him for tea
30.
What does the landlady's behavior suggest about her character?
a)
She is eccentric
b)
She is welcoming
c)
She is manipulative
d)
She is trustworthy
31.

What metaphor does the speaker use in 'I Am Not That Woman' to describe herself being hidden by the oppressor?

a)
Flower in a vase
b)
Bird in a cage
c)
Fish in a net
d)
Star in the sky
32.
How does the speaker describe the treatment of her voice by the oppressor?
a)
Smothered by stones
b)
Amplified by silence
c)
Drowned in noise
d)
Echoed in the wind
33.

What does the speaker compare her fragrance to in 'I Am Not That Woman', despite being chained?

a)
Rose in a garden
b)
Blossom in spring
c)
Smoke in the air
d)
Perfume in a bottle
34.

According to the speaker in the poem 'I Am Not That Woman', what misconception did the oppressor have about her ability to endure suffering?

a)
She cannot bear pain
b)
She cannot walk on water
c)
She cannot drown
d)
She cannot flower free
35.

How does the speaker in 'I Am Not That Woman' refute the idea of being married off to alleviate a burden?

a)
Asserting her independence
b)
Emphasizing her strength
c)
Challenging societal norms
d)
All of the above
36.

What does the speaker in 'I Am Not That Woman' consider herself as, in the eyes of the oppressor?

a)
A burden
b)
A commodity
c)
A prisoner
d)
All of the above
37.

What does the speaker in 'I Am Not That Woman' declare about herself in the concluding lines of the poem?

a)
She is a free woman
b)
She is not a seller of socks and shoes
c)
She is a revolutionary
d)
All of the above
38.

What imagery does the speaker in 'I Am Not That Woman' use to depict her oppression by the oppressor?

a)
Picking flowers and planting thorns
b)
Walking on water
c)
Selling socks and shoes
d)
Marriage to alleviate a burden
39.

What message does the speaker convey about her identity throughout the 'I Am Not That Woman'?

a)
She refuses to conform to societal expectations
b)
She asserts her resilience and strength
c)
She challenges the patriarchal norms
d)
All of the above
40.

What does the speaker in 'I Am Not That Woman' reject about the woman depicted on the poster selling socks and shoes?

a)
Her appearance
b)
Her occupation
c)
Her identity
d)
All of the above
41.

How does the speaker in 'I Am Not That Woman' describe the oppressor's treatment of her loyalty?

a)
Acknowledged and respected
b)
Exploited and traded
c)
Embraced and cherished
d)
Ignored and dismissed
42.

What does the speaker in 'I Am Not That Woman' assert about her voice despite attempts to silence it?

a)
It resonates in silence
b)
It echoes in darkness
c)
It reverberates in emptiness
d)
It persists in defiance
43.

How does the speaker in 'I Am Not That Woman' portray the oppressor's understanding of her worth?

a)
As invaluable
b)
As expendable
c)
As empowering
d)
As liberating
44.

What does the speaker suggest in 'I Am Not That Woman' about the oppressor's perception of her freedom?

a)
It is granted by the oppressor
b)
It is inherent and unassailable
c)
It is conditional and fleeting
d)
It is denied and restricted
45.

What theme does the speaker in 'I Am Not That Woman'primarily address in the poem?

a)
Liberation from oppression
b)
Identity and empowerment
c)
Patriarchal dominance
d)
Gender equality
46.

What is an example of a company specializing in "temporary" products, as mentioned in the passage?

a)

Ivory Soap

b)

Calumet Baking Soda

c)

Wham-O Manufacturing Company

d)

Smith Brothers' Cough Drops

47.

What does advancing technology often make economically sensible, according to Things: The Throw Away Society?

a)

Building durable objects

b)

Building cheap, unrepairable, throwaway objects

c)

Building objects with high repair costs

d)

Building for the long term

48.

What was the initial reaction of many Americans visiting Sweden in the early 1950s according to Things: The Throw Away Society?

a)

They were astounded by the cleanliness of the country

b)

They were disappointed by the lack of disposable items

c)

They were surprised to see disposable products blooming along highways

d)

They were impressed by the abundance of cloth handkerchiefs

49.

What international example does Things: The Throw Away Society provide to illustrate the use of temporary structures in education?

a)

Paris' Board of Education

b)

London's Department of Education

c)

England's mobile university

d)

Germany's portable playgrounds

50.

What does Things: The Throw Away Society suggest about the culture surrounding the little girl who trades in her doll?

a)

Objects are valued for their longevity and durability

b)

Objects are cherished and kept for long periods of time

c)

Objects are used up quickly and ruthlessly eliminated

d)

Objects are replaced with new ones only when necessary