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c<\/p>\nI. Read the following extracts and answer the questions\/complete the sentences that follow :
\nSome say the world will end in fire,
\nSome say in ice.
\nFrom what I’ve tasted of desire
\nI hold with those who favor fire.<\/p>\n
But if it had to perish twice,
\nI think I know enough of hate
\nTo say that for destruction ice Is also great
\nAnd would suffice.<\/p>\n
Question 1.<\/p>\n
(A) Fire and ice are images \u2014 they help the readers visualise the power of nature over man.
\n(B) Fire and ice are symbols \u2014 not of natural disasters, but of humanity’s ability to create disasters of its own.
\n(C) Fire and ice are elements \u2014 not of Nature but man-made’and possess the ability to create havoc for mankind.
\n(D) Fire and ice are agents \u2014 they change the thinking of mankind from negative to positive and bring harmony.
\nAnswer:
\n(B) Fire and ice are symbols \u2014 not of natural disasters, but of humanity’s ability to create disasters of its own.<\/p>\n
Question 2.<\/p>\n
(1) rage
\n(2) violence
\n(3) indifference
\n(4) hate
\n(5) greed<\/p>\n
(A) Fire- 3,4; Ice-1,2,5
\n(B) Fire – 2,5; Ice -1,3,4
\n(C) Fire -1, 3, 5; Ice – 2,4
\n(D) Fire -1, 2, 4; Ice – 3, 5
\nAnswer:
\n(D) Fire -1, 2, 4; Ice – 3, 5<\/p>\n
Explanation:
\nIn the poem, the ‘fire’ has been used as a symbol to denote aggressive emotions like rage (anger), violence and hate. The ‘ice’ has been used as a symbol to denote pacifying emotions like indifference and greed.<\/p>\n
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Question 3.<\/p>\n
(A) powerful warning
\n(B) heart-felt apology
\n(C) earnest appeal
\n(D) vengeful threat
\nAnswer:
\n(A) powerful warning<\/p>\n
Explanation:
\nThe poet has warned in the poem that the world will end due to escalation of negative human emotions like greed, hate, violence, rage and indifference.<\/p>\n
Question 4.<\/p>\n
(1) off (2) back (A) Option 1 Explanation: Question 5.<\/p>\n (A) is inclined to believe that the world would most likely end with fire. Explanation: II. Some say the world will end in fire Question 1.<\/p>\n (A) fire and tsunami Explanation: Question 2.<\/p>\n (A) fire Explanation: Question 3.<\/p>\n (A) favour Explanation: Question 4.<\/p>\n (A) R. L. Stevenson Question 5.<\/p>\n (A) abab; abab Explanation: III. Some say the world will end in fire Question 1.<\/p>\n (A) Fire Explanation: Question 2.<\/p>\n (A) violent desires Explanation: Question 3.<\/p>\n (A) Indifference Explanation: Question 4.<\/p>\n (A) Everything is transitory Explanation: Question 5.<\/p>\n (A) abaa IV. But if it had to perish twice Question 1.<\/p>\n (A) Fire Explanation: Question 2.<\/p>\n (A) decay Explanation: Question 3.<\/p>\n (A) abcab Explanation: Question 4.<\/p>\n (A) We should not be greedy. Explanation: Question 5.<\/p>\n (A) sufficient MCQ Questions for Class 10 English First Flight Poem 2 Fire and Ice I. Read the following extracts and answer the questions\/complete the sentences that follow : Some say the world will end in fire, Some say in ice. From what I’ve tasted of desire I hold with those who favor fire. But if it …<\/p>\n
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\n<\/span>(3) on (4) into<\/span><\/p>\n
\n(B) Option 2
\n(C) Option 3
\n(D) Option 4
\nAnswer:
\n(D) Option 4<\/p>\n
\nThe phrasal verb ‘hold off’ means fail to occur. The phrasal verb ‘hold back’ means to stop. The phrasal verb ‘hold on’ means to wait or to stop. There is no phrasal verb as ‘hold into’.<\/p>\nPick the option that is NOT TRUE about the poet according to the extract. The poet<\/h2>\n
\n(B) has heard divided opinions about the way the world would end in all likelihood.
\n(C) preaches love and kindness to combat the spread of hate among all.
\n(D) declares the power of ice to be as destructive as that of fire.
\nAnswer:
\n(C) preaches love and kindness to combat the spread of hate among all.<\/p>\n
\nThe poem is a warning that human negativity will bring an end of this world. The poet has never in the poem advocated or preached that we should overcome this negativity and spread love and kindness to prevent the earth from ending in either ice or fire.<\/p>\n
\nSome say in ice.
\nFrom what I’ve tasted of desire
\nI hold with those who favour fire.
\nBut if it had to perish twice
\nI think I know enough of hate
\nto say that for destruction ice
\nIs also great.<\/p>\nThe people of the world think that the world will end in<\/h2>\n
\n(B) earthquake and cyclone
\n(C) melting of glaciers
\n(D) fire and ice
\nAnswer:
\n(D) fire and ice<\/p>\n
\nAccording to the poet, the people of the world think that earth will end in either fire (representing violence and hate) or ice (representing greed and indifference.<\/p>\n<\/p>\nThe poet’s opinion is that the world will end in…………..<\/h2>\n
\n(B) ice
\n(C) earthquake
\n(D) tsunami
\nAnswer:
\n(A) fire<\/p>\n
\nThe poet is more inclined towards the view that the earth will end in fire, that is greed and violence. ‘<\/p>\nFind the word from the passage which means the same as ‘endless greed’.<\/h2>\n
\n(B) desire
\n(C) perish
\n(D) destruction
\nAnswer:
\n(B) desire<\/p>\n
\n‘Favour’ means support\/kindness\/preference. ‘Desire’ means an endless want for something or the other. ‘Perish’ means end. ‘Destruction’ means causing irreparable damage.<\/p>\nWho is the poet of this poem?<\/h2>\n
\n(B) Sarojini Naidu
\n(C) William Wordsworth
\n(D) Robert Frost
\nAnswer:
\n(D) Robert Frost<\/p>\n<\/p>\nThe rhyme scheme of the given line is…………<\/h2>\n
\n(B) abba; abbc
\n(C) abaa ; abab
\n(D) aabb; aabb
\nAnswer:
\n(C) abaa ; abab<\/p>\n
\nIn the first four lines: the first, third and fourth lines rhyme (fire\/desire\/fire). In the next four | lines: the first and third lines rhyme (twice\/ice) and the second and fourth lines rhyme (hate\/great).<\/p>\n
\nSome say in ice.
\nFrom what I’ve tasted of desire
\nI hold with those who favour fire.<\/p>\nWhat can be the cause of world’s destruction as per these lines?<\/h2>\n
\n(B) Ice
\n(C) Both (A) and (B)
\n(D) None of these
\nAnswer:
\n(C) Both (A) and (B)<\/p>\n
\nAccording to the poet, either fire (violence and hatred) or ice (greed and indifference) will be the cause of world’s destruction.<\/p>\nAccording to the poet, fire refers to……….<\/span><\/h2>\n
\n(B) passions all of these
\n(C) jealousy
\n(D) all of these
\nAnswer:
\n(D) all of these<\/p>\n
\nAccording to the poet, fire represent human emotions that develop burning sensation inside us. Such emotions are violence, passion, jealousy, hatred, etc.<\/p>\n<\/p>\nWhat does ‘ice’ symbolise?<\/h2>\n
\n(B) Love
\n(C) Sympathy
\n(D) Passion
\nAnswer:
\n(A) Indifference<\/p>\n
\nAccording to the poet, the ‘ice’ symbolises indifference which is a cold emotion. Rest all options represent burning emotions or fire.<\/p>\nWhat message does the poet want to convey through this poem?<\/h2>\n
\n(B) Life is unpredictable
\n(C) Death is inevitable
\n(D) Both (A) and (C)
\nAnswer:
\n(D) Both (A) and (C)<\/p>\n
\nThrough the poem, the poet has given the message that end or destruction is inevitable. Only the mode of end may be undecided – fire or ice. Also, whether fire or ice every human emotions is a temporary or a transition phase and will change sooner or later.<\/p>\nWhat is the rhyme scheme of the poem?<\/h2>\n
\n(B) aabb
\n(C) abca
\n(D) abba
\nAnswer:
\n(A) abaa<\/p>\n
\nI think I know enough of hate
\nTo say that for destruction ice
\nIs also great
\nAnd would suffice<\/p>\nWhat does ‘It’ here refer to?<\/h2>\n
\n(B) Ice
\n(C) Earth
\n(D) World
\nAnswer:
\n(D) World<\/p>\n
\nThe poet is talking about the destruction of the world which is inevitable but its cause is presently uncertain fire or ice.<\/p>\nThe word ‘perish’ means.<\/h2>\n
\n(B) loose one’s life
\n(C) appear
\n(D) improve
\nAnswer:
\n(A) decay<\/p>\n
\n‘Loose one’s life’ means death. ‘Appear’ means come into sight. ‘Improve’ means becoming better. ‘Decay’ means slow and gradual decomposition resulting in an end of the thing (perish).<\/p>\n<\/p>\nHere the rhyming scheme used by the poet is………..<\/h2>\n
\n(B) ababc
\n(C) ababa
\n(D) aabbC
\nAnswer:
\n(C) ababa<\/p>\n
\nThe first, third and fifth lines rhyme (twice\/ice\/suffice) while the second and fourth line rhyme (hate\/great).<\/p>\nWhat does the poet want to convey through this poem?<\/h2>\n
\n(B) All humans should check their desires and hatred.
\n(C) We should restrain our desires and love fellow beings.
\n(D) Both (A) and (C)
\nAnswer:
\n(C) We should restrain our desires and love fellow beings.<\/p>\n
\nThe poet warns the humankind to control their desires otherwise the world will be destroyed due to greed, hatred, violence, etc.<\/p>\n<\/p>\nThe word ‘suffice’ means ………<\/h2>\n
\n(B) insufficient
\n(C) unhappy
\n(D) courageous
\nAnswer:
\n(A) sufficient<\/p>\nMCQ Questions for Class 10 English with Answers<\/a><\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"