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Our Casuarina Tree - Toru Dutt - MCQ Question-Answer | Class XI

Our Casuarina Tree

Here are some Multiple Choice Questions from the poem 'Our Casuarina Tree’ from WBBHSC Board new syllabus 2025.

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'Our Casuarina Tree’ MCQ:

1. 'Our Casuarina Tree’ is written by

(a) Anita Desai

(b) Toru Dutt

(d) Edwin Muir

Ans: (b) Toru Dutt

2. Toru Dutt wrote poems both in

(a) English and Hindi

(b) Hindi and Latin

(d) English and Kannada

Ans: (c) English and French

3. ‘Our Casuarina Tree’ is a poem published in

(a) 1881

(b) 1889

(d) 1882

Ans: (a) 1881

4. What kind of a poem is ‘Our Casuarina Tree’?

(a) Ode

(b) Ballad

(d) Epic

Ans: (a) Ode

5. What is the form of the poem?

(a) Lyric

(b) Epic

(d) Mock epic

Ans: (a) Lyric

6. Who is the speaker in the poem?

(a) A gardener tending the Casuarina tree

(b) A bird singing in the branches of the tree

(d) A traveller admiring the beauty of the tree

Ans: (c) A person reminiscing about childhood memories under the tree

7. Where is the tree located according to the poem?

(a) In a forest by the poet’s childhood home

(b) By a river

(d) By the sea shore

Ans: (c) In the garden of the poet’s childhood home

8. The poet’s attitude towards the tree can be called

(a) indifference

(b) affection

(d) anger

Ans: (b) affection

9. What does the poem reveal about the poet’s childhood?

(a) It was marked by poverty and hardship.

(b) It was spent in a hostel.

(d) It was spent in a foreign country.

Ans: (c) It was happy and carefree.

10. The huge python here is-

(a) the tree

(b) the creeper

(d) the poet’s siblings.

Ans: (b) the creeper

11. How does a creeper wind up the Casuarina tree?

(a) Round and round like a python making deep wounds up to its summit

(b) Like a squirrel making its track

(d) None of these.

Ans: (a) Round and round like a python making deep wounds up to its summit

12. Which figure of speech is employed in the following line – “Like a huge python, winding round and round…”?

What literary device does the poet use to describe the creeper?

(a) Simile

(b) Metaphor

(d) Metonymy.

Ans: (a) Simile

(simile is comparison using words - "like" and "as")

13. The trunk of the tree is

(a) smooth

(b) thin

(d) rugged.

Ans: (d) rugged

14. On the trunk of the tree the creeper makes-

(a) deep scars

(b) deep holes

(d) no mark.

Ans: (a) deep scars

15. The Casuarina tree’s creeper climbs up to its very-

(a) lower branches

(b) summit

(d) crest.

Ans: (b) summit

16. The poet imagines that the summit of the tree has reached the

(a) clouds

(b) rainbow

(d) horizon.

Ans: (c) stars

17. “Up to its very summit near the stars.” – What does this line indicate?

(a) The tree shines like the stars.

(b) The tree cannot be seen in darkness.

(d) The tree cannot stand without support.

Ans: (c) The tree is very tall.

18. Due to the embrace of the creeper, the other tree would have-

(a) lived longer

(b) grown taller

(d) looked beautiful.

Ans: (c) died

19. “A creeper climbs, in whose embraces bound / No other tree could live.” What does this line tell us about the Casuarina tree?

(a) The tree is bent.

(b) The tree is very strong.

(d) The tree is imaginary.

Ans: (b) The tree is very strong.

20. How does the poet describe the tree’s appearance?

(a) Tall and strong

(b) Small and delicate

(d) Young and vibrant.

Ans: (a) Tall and strong

21. What hangs from the boughs of the Casuarina tree?

(a) Fruits

(b) Leaves

(d) Monkeys.

Ans: (c) Flowers

22. What is the colour of the clusters of flowers hanging from the boughs of the Casuarina tree?

(a) Yellow

(b) Crimson

(d) Pink.

Ans: (b) Crimson

23. The ‘giant’ in the poem is the-

(a) poet

(b) creeper

(d) Casuarina tree.

Ans: (d) Casuarina tree.

24. The tree wears the creeper as a-

(a) scarf

(b) shawl

(d) robe.

Ans: (b) shawl

25. The tree wears the scarf-like creeper-

(a) unwillingly

(b) gallantly

(d) sadly.

Ans: (b) gallantly

26. The flowers of the tree attract-

(a) python

(b) birds

(d) both birds and bees.

Ans: (d) both birds and bees.

27. At night, the garden gets overflowed by a sweet song which actually refers to the-

(a) song of birds

(b) smell of flowers

(d) song of cricket.

Ans: (c) buzzing sound of beetles

28. The sweet song is heard-

(a) at night

(b) in the morning

(d) at the sea shore.

Ans: (a) at night

29. The darkling’s song seems—

(a) hoarse

(b) temporary

(d) none of these.

Ans: (c) to have no close

30. ‘Sung darkling from our tree,’ – Here ‘darkling’ refers to

(a) a beetle

(b) a bird

(d) a baboon.

Ans: (a) a beetle

31. The poet looks at the Casuarina tree through her casement-

(a) at dusk

(b) in the morning

(d) at dawn.

Ans: (d) at dawn

32. What is the first thing the poet is delighted to look at in the morning when she opens her window?

(a) The Casuarina tree

(b) The cows grazing in the fields

(d) The water lilies.

Ans: (a) The Casuarina tree

33. How does the poet feel when her casement is thrown wide open in the morning?

(a) Angry

(b) Excited

(d) Disgusted.

Ans: (c) Delighted

34. The baboon is seen mostly in-

(a) summer

(b) autumn

(d) spring.

Ans: (c) winter

35. The poet discovers on the top of the tree a-

(a) bird

(b) darkling

(d) baboon.

Ans: (d) baboon

36. The colour of the baboon is-

(a) black

(b) gray

(d) brown.

Ans: (b) gray

37. The gray baboon sits on the crest of the tree-

(a) with his friends

(b) with his family

(d) alone.

Ans: (d) alone

38. How does the gray baboon sit on the top of the tree?

(a) Like a hero

(b) Like a statue

(d) Like a soldier.

Ans: (b) Like a statue

39. Sitting on the top of the tree, the baboon watches the-

(a) sunrise

(b) sunset

(d) Casuarina tree.

Ans: (a) sunrise

40. On the lower branches, are found the-

(a) beetles

(b) baboon’s offspring

(d) ants.

Ans: (b) baboon’s offspring

41. The adjective used to describe the offspring of the baboon is

(a) puny

(b) sweet

(d) shrivelled.

Ans: (a) puny

42. What do the baboon’s offspring do?

(a) Sleep

(b) Sit

(d) Sing and dance.

Ans: (c) Leap about and play

43. Which of the following birds is mentioned in the poem?

(a) Bulbul

(b) Kokila

(d) Falcon.

Ans: (b) Kokila

44. In the poem, ‘kokilas’ mean-

(a) Crows

(b) Cuckoos

(d) Parrots.

Ans: (b) Cuckoos

45. In the poem ‘Our Casuarina Tree’, who are singing?

(a) Cuckoos

(b) The poet and her friends

(d) Sparrows.

Ans: (a) Cuckoos

46. Who hails the day?

(a) Cows

(b) Kokilas

(d) Baboons.

Ans: (b) Kokilas

47. The sleepy cows go to the-

(a) shed

(b) pastures

(d) river

Ans: (b) pastures

48. The tree’s shadow falls on the-

(a) broad tank

(b) field

(d) river

Ans: (b) field

49. Toru Dutt describes the hoar tree-

(a) vast

(b) beautiful

(d) both (a) & (b)

Ans: (d) both (a) & (b)

50. What springs in the tank?

(a) Roses

(b) Lotuses

(d) Daffodils

Ans: (c) Water-lilies

51. The water-lilies in the tank look like-

(a) enmassed snow

(b) flying clouds

(d) black smoke

Ans: (a) enmassed snow

52. The Casuarina tree is dear to the poet not because of its-

(a) strength

(b) magnificence

(d) dullness

Ans: (b) magnificence

53. The Casuarina tree is dear to the poet’s-

(a) friend

(b) parents

(d) existence

Ans: (c) soul

54. The Casuarina tree is dear to the poet because-

(a) it gives shelter to many creatures

(b) it is enormous and magnificent

(d) it has its summit near the stars in the sky

Ans: (c) she has many fond memories of the tree

55. Under the tree the poet played with-

(a) her sweet companions

(b) other players

(d) other poets

Ans: (a) her sweet companions

56. The poet has played with her companions under the Casuarina tree-

(a) few days ago

(b) few months ago

(d) many years ago

Ans: (d) many years ago

57. Who are the ‘sweet companions’ referred to in the poem?

(a) The poet’s friends

(b) The poet’s neighbours

(d) The poet’s cousins

Ans: (c) The poet’s siblings

58. How did the poet love her sweet companions?

(a) Sweetly

(b) Passionately

(d) Fiercely

Ans: (c) Intensely

59. The Casuarina tree will be dear to the poet forever for her-

(a) sweet companions

(b) childhood memories

(d) both (a) & (b)

Ans: (d) both (a) & (b)

60. ‘Blent with your images’ – Whose images are being referred to here?

(a) The Casuarina tree

(b) The poet’s siblings

(d) The poet’s parents

Ans: (b) The poet’s siblings

61. ‘…it shall arise’ – What is referred to as ‘it’?

(a) The poem

(b) The Casuarina tree

(d) The love for the homeland

Ans: (b) The Casuarina tree

62. What makes the poet cry?

(a) The memory of her paternal house

(b) The memory of only her companions

(d) The memory of the time spent with her companions under the Casuarina tree

Ans: (d) The memory of the time spent with her companions under the Casuarina tree

63. Thinking of the tree, the poet’s eyes are blinded by-

(a) anger

(b) jealousy

(d) hot tears.

Ans: (d) hot tears.

64. The poet could think of the tree until-

(a) her eyes were drenched with hot tears

(b) she fell asleep

(d) she became happy.

Ans: (a) her eyes were drenched with hot tears.

65. What sound does the tree make, according to the poem?

(a) A dirge-like murmur

(b) A sweet song

(d) The baboon’s cry.

Ans: (a) A dirge-like murmur.

66. The ‘dirge-like murmur’ is-

(a) the song of the birds

(b) the sound of the sea

(d) the tree’s lament.

Ans: (d) the tree’s lament.

67. What does the poet compare the murmur of the tree to?

(a) The sound of wind on a summer day

(b) The sound of drums

(d) The sound of a whistle.

Ans: (c) The sound of sea waves breaking on a rocky beach.

68. The ‘eerie speech’ refers to the-

(a) lament of the tree

(b) sound of the wind

(d) song of the birds.

Ans: (a) lament of the tree.

69. The Casuarina tree laments for-

(a) the poet

(b) the poet’s companions who are alive

(d) the future.

Ans: (c) the poet’s companions who are dead.

70. The poet feels that the tree’s lament reaches to the-

(a) unknown lands

(b) known lands

(d) villages.

Ans: (a) unknown lands.

71. The ‘eye of faith’ refers to-

(a) the tree

(b) the poet’s belief

(d) death.

Ans: (b) the poet’s belief.

72. What has the poet heard far, far away?

(a) The wail

(b) The speech

(d) The song.

Ans: (a) The wail.

73. The ‘wail’ signifies-

(a) the poet’s lament

(b) the tree’s lament

(d) the sound of the birds.

Ans: (b) the tree’s lament.

74. In the poem, ‘water-wraith’ means-

(a) waves

(b) ships

(d) a water spirit.

Ans: (d) a water spirit.

75. The water-wraith slumbers-

(a) in his cave

(b) in his den

(d) on the seabed.

Ans: (a) in his cave

76. What do the waves do?

(a) They break fiercely on the shore.

(b) They make a roaring sound.

(d) They drown boats and ships.

Ans: (c) They gently kiss the classic shore.

77. Which figure of speech is employed in the following line – “And the waves gently kissed the classic shore”?

(a) Simile

(b) Metaphor

(d) Metonymy.

Ans: (c) Personification.

78. Toru Dutt describes the shore of France or Italy as-

(a) beautiful

(b) sandy

(d) classic.

Ans: (d) classic.

79. When does the earth lay tranced in a dreamless swoon?

(a) At night

(b) At dawn

(d) In the afternoon.

Ans: (a) At night.

80. What is meant by the phrase ‘dreamless swoon’?

(a) Unconsciousness

(b) An act of fainting

(d) Loss of memory.

Ans: (c) A state of sleep without dreams.

81. The memory of the Casuarina tree is aroused whenever the poet hears-

(a) the song of the birds

(b) the sound of the wind

(d) the music of the waves.

Ans: (d) the music of the waves.

82. Where did the sublime form of the tree rise?

(a) In front of the poet

(b) In the poet’s inner vision

(d) In the courtyard.

Ans: (b) In the poet’s inner vision.

83. When did the poet see the Casuarina tree?

(a) In her youth

(b) When she was at her deathbed

(d) After her siblings passed away.

Ans: (a) In her youth.

84. Where did the poet see the Casuarina tree?

(a) In France

(b) In Italy

(d) In a picture.

Ans: (c) In her own motherland.

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86. What is the meaning of the word ‘consecrate’?

(a) To declare something dangerous

(b) To declare something sacred

(d) To declare something fearful

Ans: (b) To declare something sacred.

87. “…beloved of those / Who now in blessed sleep, for aye, repose,” – Who are referred to as ‘those’?

(a) The birds

(b) The bees

(d) The poet’s parents.

Ans: (c) The poet’s siblings.

88. “…beloved of those” What is referred to as ‘beloved’ in this line?

(a) The poet’s house in India

(b) The poet’s room

(d) The Casuarina tree.

Ans: (d) The Casuarina tree.

89. What does the phrase ‘blessed sleep’ signify?

(a) Nap

(b) Rest

(d) Recess.

Ans: (c) Death.

90. Who were dearer to the poet than her own life?

(a) The Casuarina tree

(b) Her paternal house

(d) Her friends.

Ans: (c) Her dead siblings.

91. The beloved companions of the poet are now-

(a) in eternal sleep

(b) in distant lands

(d) sitting beside her in a circle.

Ans: (a) in eternal sleep.

92. “…when my days are done” – What is the hidden implication of this line?

(a) The poet realises that the Casuarina tree will die soon.

(b) The poet awaits her own death.

(d) The poet wishes to travel to faraway lands.

Ans: (b) The poet awaits her own death.

93. The deathless trees are seen in-

(a) France

(b) Borrowdale

(d) Rome.

Ans: (b) Borrowdale.

94. What is ‘Borrowdale’?

(a) A playground in Ireland

(b) A valley in England

(d) A country house in England.

Ans: (b) A valley in England.

95. The deathless trees in Borrowdale have seen-

(a) many deaths

(b) the poet

(d) the poet’s companions.

Ans: (a) many deaths.

96. “Fear, trembling Hope, and Death, the skeleton, /And Time the shadow;” – From which poem did Toru Dutt take this line?

(a) Wordsworth’s ‘The Solitary Reaper’

(b) Wordsworth’s ‘Yew Trees’

(d) Shelley’s ‘Ode to the West Wind’.

Ans: (b) Wordsworth’s ‘Yew Trees’.

97. “…and though weak the verse” – Which ‘verse’ is being referred to here?

(a) The book of nature

(b) The poems of other poets

(d) The poem of Wordsworth.

Ans: (c) The poetry of Toru Dutt.

98. “That would thy beauty fain, oh fain rehearse,” What does this line indicate?

(a) Though the poet’s verse seems weak, it would gladly continue to beautify the Casuarina tree forever.

(b) The poet is sure that her verse will not be able to immortalise the Casuarina tree.

(d) The poet realises that the Casuarina tree has lost all its beauty with time.

Ans: (a) Though the poet’s verse seems weak, it would gladly continue to beautify the Casuarina tree forever.

99. What is meant by ‘Oblivion’s curse’?

(a) Feeling sleepy

(b) Being remembered for an achievement

(d) Being forgotten after death.

Ans: (d) Being forgotten after death.

100. What does the poet want to do at the end of the poem ‘Our Casuarina Tree’?

(a) She wants to leave her motherland.

(b) She wants to return to her motherland.

(d) She wants to cut down the Casuarina tree.

Ans: (c) She wants to immortalise the memory of the Casuarina tree.

101. What will the poet’s love protect the Casuarina tree from?

(a) Death

(b) Being forgotten

(d) Both (a) & (b).

Ans: (d) Both (a) & (b).

102. The Casuarina tree symbolises the ancient and venerable culture of-

(a) France

(b) Italy

(d) the United Kingdom.

Ans: (c) India.

103. What feeling(s) does the poet associate with the Casuarina tree?

(a) Fear and danger

(b) Indifference and boredom

(d) Loneliness and isolation.

Ans: (c) Comfort, security and happy memories.

104. The Casuarina tree in the poem is a symbol of-

(a) strength and resilience

(b) beauty and serenity

(d) loneliness and isolation.

Ans: (a) strength and resilience.

105. What is the main theme explored in ‘Our Casuarina Tree’?

(a) The power of nature

(b) The importance of tradition

(d) The passage of time and childhood memories.

Ans: (d) The passage of time and childhood memories.

106. How does the poet describe the tree’s presence in her life?

(a) As a distant memory.

(b) As a source of inspiration.

(d) As a reminder of her past.

Ans: (d) As a reminder of her past.

107. The tree is important to the poet because-

(a) it is tall

(b) it provides her with fruits

(d) she planted it.

Ans: (c) it brings back her childhood memories.

108. What kind of imagery is prominently used in the poem?

(a) Urban imagery

(b) Pastoral and natural imagery

(d) Industrial imagery

Answer: (b) Pastoral and natural imagery

109. What is the tone of the poem Our Casuarina Tree?

(a) Light and humorous

(b) Nostalgic and melancholic

(d) Romantic and passionate

Answer: (b) Nostalgic and melancholic

110. What does the poet associate the tree with?

(a) Childhood memories and lost loved ones

(b) The struggles of life

(d) The horrors of colonial rule

Answer: (a) Childhood memories and lost loved ones

111. Which season is vividly described in the poem?

(a) Summer

(b) Autumn

(d) Spring

Answer: (c) Winter

112. Why does the poet wish to immortalize the casuarina tree?

(a) To preserve its beauty for future generations

(b) To honour its connection to her childhood and loved ones

(d) To express her desire to protect the environment

Answer: (b) To honour its connection to her childhood and loved ones

113. Which classical allusion does Toru Dutt use in the poem?

(a) Greek gods and myths

(b) Italian landscapes

(d) Biblical references

Answer: (c) The immortal yew trees of literature

114. What is the significance of the tree in the poet’s childhood?

(a) It was a source of shade during hot days.

(b) It was a silent witness to her childhood joys and losses.

(d) It provided fruits and resources.

Answer: (b) It was a silent witness to her childhood joys and losses.

115. Why does the poet refer to the tree as “giant”?

(a) To emphasize its physical size and grandeur

(b) To symbolize its strength and timelessness

(d) All of the above

Answer: (d) All of the above

116. How does the poet describe the casuarina tree’s flowers?

(a) They are small and red.

(b) They are large and fragrant.

(d) They are golden and glowing.

Answer: (c) They are tiny and clustered.

117. What significance does the casuarina tree hold for the poet’s siblings?

(a) They used to play around it during their childhood.

(b) It provided them with shade while they studied.

(d) They never interacted with it.

Answer: (a) They used to play around it during their childhood.

118. How does the poet immortalize the casuarina tree?

(a) By planting more trees

(b) By dedicating her poem to it

(d) By writing about its fruit-bearing qualities

Answer: (b) By dedicating her poem to it

119. What does the poet describe as “a blessing on the landscape”?

(a) The sunlight falling on the fields

(b) The casuarina tree

(d) The baboon and its young

Answer: (b) The casuarina tree

120. What does the poet compare the casuarina tree to in the poem?

(a) A watchtower

(b) A giant sentinel

(d) A sheltering roof

Answer: (b) A giant sentinel

121. What does the poet mean by the phrase “my own loved dead”?

(a) Her ancestors who planted the tree

(b) Her siblings who passed away

(d) The animals who lived near the tree

Answer: (b) Her siblings who passed away

122. Who stands ‘gallantly’ on the ground?

(a) the Casuarina tree

(b) the Banyan tree

(d) flowers

Answer: (a) the Casuarina tree

123. What is climbing on the Casuarina Tree?

(a) A creeper

(b) A snake

(d) a baboon

Answer: (a) A creeper

124. Who gathers on the Casuarina tree?

(a) birds and worms

(b) birds and bees

(d) fly and honeybees

Answer: (b) birds and bees

125. The author is fond of the Casuarina tree because it reminds her of -

(a) sunrise in winter

(b) its magnificent size

(d) childhood days

Answer (d) childhood days

126. ‘Up to its very summit near the stars’ refers to the ______ of the tree.

(a) root of the tree

(b) trunk of the tree

(d) boughs of the tree

Answer: (c) high branches of the tree

127. What is ‘In crimson clusters all the boughs among…’ in the poem?

(a) orange -coloured flowers

(b) red coloured flowers

(d) yellow coloured flowers

Answer: (b) red coloured flowers

128. Where is the Casuarina tree situated?

(a) in the garden

(b) in the courtyard

(d) on the sea shore

Answer: (b) in the courtyard

129. Who are the men who ‘repose’ at the Casuarina Tree?

(a) Family of the poet

(b) all those who cross the tree

(d) other poets

Answer: (a) Family of the poet

130. When does the poet sees the Casuarina Tree?

(a) When she opens the window

(b) when she opens her door

(d) when she dreams

Answer: (a) When she opens the window

131. Who sits on the Casuarina tree like a statue?

(a) Gray Baboon

(b) Gray Monkey

(d) Gray crow

Answer: (a) Gray Baboon

132. Which animal hails the day?

(a) Parrots

(b) Kokila

(d) Crow

Answer: (b) Kokila

133. Whose children play on the branches of the tree?

(a) the Baboon

(b) the Kokila

(d) the birds

Answer: (a) the Baboon

134. ‘the hot tears blind mine eyes’ because the author has

(a) the smell of flowers

(b) her eyes are infected

(d) none of these

Answer: (c) the memories of the loved ones

135. Who is lamenting in the poem?

(a) the Casuarina Tree

(b) the Bees

(d) none of these

Answer: (a) the Casuarina Tree

136. Which countries are named in the poem?

(a) Germany, Italy

(b) France, Italy

(d) None of these

Answer: (b) France, Italy

137. What is the main theme of the poem?

(a) remembering childhood

(b) remembering the tree only

(d) remembering only motherland

Answer: (a) remembering childhood

138. ‘With one sweet song that seems to have no close…’ refers to _______ of the poet.

(a) songs of the birds

(b) songs of the men

(d) none of these

Answer: (a) songs of the birds

139. “My happy prime…” is the _________ of the author.

(a) death

(b) childhood

(d) none of these

Ans. (b) childhood

140. ‘Like the sea breaking on a shingle-beach?’ is an example of

(a) simile

(b) metaphor

(d) metaphor

Answer: (c) Personification

141. 'And every time the music rose….’whose music is referred to?

(a) music of childhood memories

(b) music of the leaves

(d) music of nature

Answer: (a) music of childhood memories

142. What does the phrase ‘native clime’ mean in the poem?

(a) Family members of the author

(b) Inhabitants of the region

(d) None of these

Answer: (a) Family members of the author

143. ‘Therefore I fain would consecrate a lay’ What is the meaning of the word ‘lay’?

(a) Poem

(b) Flowers

(d) Casuarina tree

Answer: (a) Poem

144. Which flowers are mentioned in the poem?

(a) roses

(b) water-lilies

(d) tulip

Answer: (b) Water-lilies

145. Which animals are grazing on their pastures?

(a) cows

(b) goats

(d) baboon

Answer: (a) Cows

146. ‘Mayst thou be numbered when my days are done…’ whose days are numbered?

(a) the author

(b) the Casuarina tree

(d) None of these

Answer: (a) The author

147. What does the phrase ‘days are done…’ mean?

(a) inevitable death

(b) author leaving the place

(d) none of these

Answer: (a) Inevitable death

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"Ulysses" Poem MCQ Question Answer Class 12 English 3rd Semester

MCQ Types Questions and Answers from "Ulysses" written by Alfred Lord Tennyson

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“Ulysses” Summary in English:

Ulysses, the old Greek hero, is now a king but feels unhappy and bored with his quiet life at home. He thinks about his life after returning from his long and adventurous travels. He feels it is useless to stay idle and rule people who do not understand or value the great things he has done in the past. He misses the thrill of travel and adventure, which helped shape who he is. He remembers the many places he has seen, the people he met, and the battles he fought. For Ulysses, life means always moving, learning, and doing something new. Sitting still and doing nothing feels dull to him.

He talks about his son Telemachus, who will take over as king. Ulysses respects him and believes he will be a wise and kind ruler who will look after the people well. But Ulysses feels his own duty is different.

Ulysses then speaks to his old friends, the sailors who had once travelled with him. Even though they are all old now, he believes they still have the courage and strength to go on one last journey. He feels restless, as if there is still more to see and learn. He does not want to waste the time he has left. He wants to sail into the unknown, chasing adventure and knowledge until the end of his life. Though they are no longer as strong as before, they still have brave hearts and strong wills. Ulysses ends by saying they will continue to strive, seek, find, and never give up.

“Ulysses” Summary in Bengali:

"Ulysses" হল আলফ্রেড লর্ড টেনিসনের একটি নাটকীয় মনোলগ, যেখানে প্রাচীন গ্রীক বীর ইউলিসিস (অথবা ওডিসিয়াস) তার দীর্ঘ এবং রোমাঞ্চকর অভিযানের পর বাড়ি ফিরেছিলেন আর তার জীবনের কথা ভাবছেন। ইথাকার রাজা হিসেবে ইউলিসিস তার জীবনকে মনে করে একঘেয়েমি ও তাতে তিনি খুবেই অসন্তুষ্ট ও বিরক্ত। তার মনে হয়, এখন নিষ্ক্রিয়ভাবে বসে থাকা আর এমন মানুষদের শাসন করা অর্থহীন, যারা তার অতীতের গৌরবময় অভিজ্ঞতাগুলো বুঝতে বা মূল্য দিতে পারে না। যদিও তিনি তার স্ত্রী পেনেলোপি এবং পুত্র টেলেমেকাসের কাছে ফিরেছেন, তবুও ইউলিসিস চান তার সেই রোমাঞ্চকর জীবনযাত্রা ফিরে পেতে।

তিনি সেইসব দেশগুলির কথা মনে করেন যেখানে তিনি ভ্রমণ করেছেন, সেইসব সংস্কৃতি যা তিনি দেখেছেন, এবং যুদ্ধগুলির কথা বলেন যেগুলি তিনি লড়াই করেছেন। তিনি বলেন, এই অভিজ্ঞতাগুলিই তাকে সেই 'ইউলিসিস' বানিয়েছে যাকে আজ আমরা জানি। তবে, তিনি মনে করেন এখনও আরও অনেক কিছু আবিষ্কার করা বাকি আছে। তার বৃদ্ধ বয়স সত্ত্বেও, ইউলিসিস মনে করে, জীবন মানেই হলো চলা, শেখা আর কিছু করে যাওয়া। চুপচাপ বসে থাকা তার কাছে খুব বিরক্তিকর।

ইউলিসিস নিষ্ক্রিয় জীবনকে মরচে পড়া ধাতুর সাথে তুলনা করেন এবং তিনি শান্তিপূর্ণ গৃহস্থালিকে একদমই পছন্দ করেননা। তিনি অজানাকে জানার আগ্রহ অনুভব করেন। তার মতে, জীবন একটি ধারাবাহিক অনুসন্ধান, একটি অদম্য উদ্দেশ্য সাধনের পথে চলা, এবং তিনি তার এই যাত্রা অব্যাহত রাখতে চান জীবনের শেষ দিন পর্যন্ত।

ইউলিসিস তার পুত্র যাকে তিনি ইথাকা শাসনের দায়িত্ব দিয়েছেন, তাকে উদ্দেশ্য করে টেলিম্যাকাসকে বলেন,যে ইউলিসিস তাকে শ্রদ্ধা করে এবং বিশ্বাস করে যে সে একদিন জ্ঞানী ও সদয় রাজা হবে, এবং প্রজাদের ভালোভাবে দেখভাল করবে। কিন্তু ইউলিসিস মনে করে, তার নিজের দায়িত্ব অন্য কোথাও। তার বিশ্বস্ত নাবিকদের সাথে, ইউলিসিস আবারও রওনা হতে চান, এই আশা নিয়ে যে, তিনি পৃথিবীর অজ্ঞাত অঞ্চলে নতুন জীবনের মানে খুঁজে তিনি পাবেন।

"Ulysses" - MCQ Question and Answers Class 12 English B 3rd Semester:

Ulysses Poem MCQ Question - Answer Class 12 English
HS English Third Semester Ulysses MCQ Questions

1. Ulysses is a poem written by:

a) William Wordsworth

b) Robert Browning

c) Alfred Lord Tennyson

d) John Keats

2. Who is the speaker in Ulysses?

a) A sailor

b) The narrator

c) Ulysses (Odysseus)

d) Telemachus

3. Ulysses is the hero of Homer's epic:

a) Iliad

b) Odyssey

c) Both

d) None

4. What is the main theme of Ulysses?

a) The inevitability of death

b) The yearning for adventure and purpose

c) The struggles of old age

d) The joys of domestic life

5. What is Ulysses' attitude towards his life as a king in Ithaca?

a) He finds it fulfilling and peaceful.

b) He feels restless and bored.

c) He is content and enjoys ruling his people.

d) He is determined to expand his kingdom.

6. What phrase does Ulysses use to describe his people in Ithaca?

a) "Savage race"

b) "Noble race"

c) "Faithful followers"

d) "Adventurous souls"

7. How does Ulysses describe his subjects in Ithaca?

a) Loyal and noble

b) Savage and ignorant

c) Weak and helpless

d) Brave and adventurous

8. Why does Ulysses describe his people as a “savage race”?

a) They are uncivilized and ignorant.

b) They are unworthy of his rule.

c) They lack the adventurous spirit he values.

d) They are hostile towards him.

9. Which line in the poem reflects Ulysses’ desire for adventure and exploration?

a) “I mete and dole unequal laws unto a savage race.”

b) “To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield.”

c) “This is my son, mine own Telemachus.”

d) “The long day wanes: the slow moon climbs.”

10. What does Ulysses compare himself to in the poem?

a) A rusty sword

b) A caged bird

c) A ship lost at sea

d) A lion

11. What motivates Ulysses to leave Ithaca and sail again?

a) The pursuit of wealth and power

b) A desire to escape his responsibilities

c) A yearning for new experiences and knowledge

d) Revenge against his enemies

12. What does Ulysses say about death in the poem?

a) It should be faced with courage and dignity.

b) It is a tragic end to life.

c) It can be avoided through adventure.

d) It is irrelevant to those who seek knowledge.

13. What does Ulysses mean by the phrase “It little profits that an idle king”?

a) A king gains nothing from idleness.

b) A king should enjoy the comforts of life.

c) A king should always stay at home.

d) A king should rule with strict discipline.

14. Which line suggests Ulysses’ dissatisfaction with a life of inactivity?

a) “Matched with an aged wife, I mete and dole.”

b) “Life piled on life were all too little.”

c) “As though to breathe were life.”

d) “How dull it is to pause, to make an end.”

15. What does Ulysses mean by “I am a part of all that I have met”?

a) His identity is shaped by his past experiences.

b) He feels disconnected from his past adventures.

c) He regrets the mistakes of his past.

d) He sees himself as separate from others.

16. What does Ulysses refer to as “the Happy Isles”?

a) A mythical destination of eternal rest

b) The islands of Ithaca

c) A metaphor for personal fulfilment

d) The lands he has conquered

17. What is the tone of Ulysses?

a) Defeated and mournful

b) Joyful and celebratory

c) Determined and inspirational

d) Reflective and nostalgic

18. Ulysses’ famous declaration “To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield” reflects which of the following?

a) His resignation to the inevitability of old age

b) His determination to live life fully despite challenges

c) His belief in the power of fate

d) His desire to return to Ithaca

19. In Ulysses, what does the phrase “the ringing plains of windy Troy” signify?

a) The peace and stillness of Troy

b) Ulysses’ nostalgic memory of the Trojan War

c) The desolation of Troy after the war

d) The harshness of life at sea

20. What is Ulysses’ opinion of his “aged wife” in the poem?

a) He respects her wisdom.

b) He finds her companionship fulfilling.

c) He views her with indifference.

d) He resents her for his lack of freedom.

21. What does Ulysses mean by the line “Life piled on life were all too little”?

a) He regrets his past decisions.

b) He feels life is too short to achieve everything.

c) He wishes for a simpler life.

d) He believes in reincarnation.

22. Ulysses refers to himself and his companions as “One equal temper of heroic hearts.” What does this imply?

a) They share the same courage and resolve.

b) They are equals in age and experience.

c) They are indifferent to heroism.

d) They are united by their loyalty to Ithaca.

23. What does Ulysses mean when he says, “To follow knowledge like a sinking star”?

a) He seeks knowledge even if it is unattainable.

b) He wants to avoid the pursuit of knowledge.

c) He believes knowledge is fleeting.

d) He wishes to explore the mysteries of the cosmos.

24. In the poem, what is Ulysses' view of death?

a) It is a great adventure.

b) It is to be feared and avoided.

c) It is an unnatural end.

d) It should be embraced passively.

25. "And this gray spirit yearning in desire"... Here "this gray spirit" refers to:

a. Ulysses himself

b. Death

c. Limitation of human action

d. None of the above

26. What does Ulysses refer to as “this gray spirit yearning in desire”?

a) His old age limiting his ambitions

b) His soul longing for exploration and adventure

c) His desire for eternal youth

d) His nostalgia for the past

27. How does Ulysses describe old age in the poem?

a) As a time for rest and peace

b) As a period of inactivity and decay

c) As a phase of continuous striving

d) As a reward for past achievements

28. What does the “untraveled world” symbolize for Ulysses?

a) A source of fear and uncertainty

b) New opportunities and unknown experiences

c) A metaphor for the afterlife

d) A longing for his homecoming

29. In which literary period was Ulysses written?

a) Romantic

b) Victorian

c) Modernist

d) Renaissance

30. How does Ulysses describe his past adventures?

a) As dull and uneventful

b) As noble and inspiring

c) As difficult and tragic

d) As ordinary and mundane

31. Which mythical figure serves as the central character in Ulysses?

a) Hercules

b) Ulysses (Odysseus)

c) Achilles

d) Prometheus

32. What does Ulysses believe about his own potential in the face of old age?

a) It is diminished and irrelevant.

b) It can still lead to meaningful endeavours.

c) It has been fulfilled entirely.

d) It is wasted on mundane duties.

33. The line “Made weak by time and fate, but strong in will” reflects Ulysses' belief in what?

a) The inevitability of human weakness

b) The power of the human spirit to endure

c) The futility of resisting fate

d) The strength of his physical abilities

34. What does the phrase “the quiet life” symbolize in Ulysses?

a) Peace and contentment

b) Rest after a life of hard work

c) Boredom and lack of adventure

d) The rewards of kingship

35. What does Ulysses mean by “Yet all experience is an arch wherethro’ / Gleams that untravel’d world”?

a) Experience limits one’s potential.

b) Experience opens doors to new adventures.

c) Experience is a barrier to exploration.

d) Experience only reflects the past.

36. Which quality does Ulysses admire most in his mariners?

a) Loyalty and obedience

b) Their willingness to follow him into danger

c) Their strength and youth

d) Their ability to adapt to change

37. What does Ulysses imply by “To rust unburnish’d, not to shine in use”?

a) A tool (or person) loses value when unused.

b) Aging gracefully requires no effort.

c) Retirement is a peaceful state.

d) Life is meaningless without responsibilities.

38. Which line best expresses Ulysses' refusal to succumb to old age?

a) “The long day wanes: the slow moon climbs.”

b) “To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield.”

c) “I cannot rest from travel.”

d) “There lies the port; the vessel puffs her sail.”

39. In Ulysses, how does the speaker view his previous adventures?

a) As the most fulfilling part of his life

b) As a waste of time and energy

c) As something he wishes to forget

d) As unimportant compared to his current role

40. What does Ulysses mean by “the lights begin to twinkle from the rocks”?

a) The fading of daylight

b) The arrival of ships

c) A metaphor for his fading youth

d) The peaceful nature of Ithaca

41. The line “Old age hath yet his honour and his toil” suggests that Ulysses believes:

a) Aging is a time of rest and peace.

b) Old age brings both dignity and continued effort.

c) Aging is a burden and without value.

d) Old age offers little to those who once lived boldly.

42. What does Ulysses consider the “noblest toil” in life?

a) Ruling his people

b) Facing challenges and seeking adventure

c) Honouring his family legacy

d) Living peacefully in old age

43. What is the significance of the phrase “Not unbecoming men that strove with Gods”?

a) Ulysses and his mariners have divine qualities.

b) They are mortals who lived lives of heroic courage.

c) They aim to surpass the power of gods.

d) They regret their defiance of the gods.

44. Which literary device is most evident in the line “The long day wanes: the slow moon climbs”?

a) Simile

b) Imagery

c) Hyperbole

d) Alliteration

45. What does Ulysses imply when he says, “Death closes all; but something ere the end”?

a) Life is meaningless because of death.

b) People should strive to achieve something before they die.

c) Death marks the beginning of a new journey.

d) Death should not be feared.

46. What does the sea symbolize in Ulysses?

a) The dangers of the unknown

b) A desire for freedom and adventure

c) A barrier between Ulysses and his people

d) A peaceful resting place

47. Why does Ulysses say, “Some work of noble note, may yet be done”?

a) He believes his life is incomplete without further accomplishments.

b) He wants to prove his worth to the people of Ithaca.

c) He feels Telemachus cannot succeed without his guidance.

d) He desires to reclaim his youth.

48. Who does Ulysses plan to leave the responsibilities of ruling Ithaca to?

a) His wife, Penelope

b) His son, Telemachus

c) His sailors

d) A council of elders

49. What qualities does Ulysses attribute to Telemachus?

a) Strength and bravery

b) Wisdom and patience

c) Ambition and curiosity

d) Loyalty and adventurousness

50. In Ulysses, what does the phrase “There lies the port; the vessel puffs her sail” indicate?

a) Ulysses' readiness to embark on a new journey

b) A metaphor for his acceptance of death

c) His longing to remain in Ithaca

d) The arrival of foreign traders

51. What is Ulysses' tone when he describes his people as a "savage race"?

a) Respectful

b) Critical and dismissive

c) Grateful

d) Envious

52. What literary device is used in the line “To rust unburnished, not to shine in use”?

a) Metaphor

b) Hyperbole

c) Simile

d) Personification

53. Ulysses refers to his mariners as:

a) Faithful servants

b) Adventurous souls

c) Fellow travellers with heroic hearts

d) Warriors of Ithaca

54. What does Ulysses mean by “We are not now that strength which in old days / Moved earth and heaven”?

a) He regrets his lost youth and strength.

b) He acknowledges the limitations of old age.

c) He believes his achievements are insignificant.

d) He wishes to relive his past glory.

55. What does Ulysses describe as his “unquenched thirst”?

a) His desire for immortality

b) His longing for knowledge and adventure

c) His wish to expand his kingdom

d) His love for his family

56. How does Ulysses describe his experiences of travel and exploration?

a) As monotonous and repetitive

b) As enriching and enlightening

c) As dangerous and regretful

d) As a means to escape responsibility

57. What does the “Happy Isles” symbolize in the poem?

a) The afterlife or paradise

b) Ithaca’s neighbouring islands

c) A place of rest for sailors

d) The Greek islands of myth

58. What does the line “Come, my friends, / 'Tis not too late to seek a newer world” signify?

a) A desire to start fresh and explore the unknown

b) An admission of defeat in Ithaca

c) A longing to reconnect with his youth

d) A farewell to his family

59. How does Ulysses portray his past battles and achievements?

a) As insignificant in the grand scheme of life

b) As the pinnacle of his existence

c) As stepping stones to future greatness

d) As burdens he wishes to forget

60. What does Ulysses suggest about the nature of heroism in the poem?

a) It fades with age.

b) It is rooted in constant striving and adventure.

c) It is defined by ruling one’s kingdom.

d) It is achieved through personal sacrifice.

61. Why does Ulysses want to leave Ithaca?

a) To relive his past adventures

b) To escape his responsibilities as king

c) To pursue a sense of purpose and discovery

d) To find immortality

62. Which characteristic best describes Ulysses in the poem?

a) Resigned and nostalgic

b) Restless and ambitious

c) Content and wise

d) Regretful and apologetic

63. What does Ulysses believe is the most important aspect of life?

a) Conquering lands

b) Seeking knowledge and adventure

c) Ruling with fairness

d) Leaving a legacy for one’s family

64. What is the speaker in "Ulysses" longing for?

a) A peaceful and quiet retirement

b) New adventures and experiences

c) The comfort of his family

d) Forgiveness for past mistakes

65. What is the significance of the "far-off lands" mentioned in the poem?

a) They represent a lost love.

b) They symbolize the speaker's regrets.

c) They represent the unknown and the call for continued exploration.

d) They represent the speaker's yearning for death.

66. What does Ulysses compare himself to when he talks about rusting?

a) A forgotten hero

b) A sword that is not used

c) A ship lost at sea

d) A tree shedding its leaves

67. Why does Ulysses feel dissatisfied with ruling Ithaca?

a) He finds the people too intelligent.

b) He believes ruling is boring and unfulfilling.

c) He thinks his son is a better ruler

d) He enjoys ruling but desires more power

68. What does Ulysses mean by "Life piled on life"?

a) He wishes to live multiple lives to experience everything

b) He feels burdened by the weight of life

c) He regrets the life he has lived.

d) He wants to focus only on his past.

69. How does Ulysses view old age?

a) As a time for peace and rest

b) As a chance to reflect on his past

c) As a time for continued adventure and purpose

d) As a sign of weakness and regret

70. What does Ulysses call his fellow mariners?

a) Friends who have suffered with him

b) Brave soldiers of Ithaca

c) The future rulers of his land

d) Strangers who do not understand his desires

71. What is the significance of the "Happy Isles" in the poem?

a) They represent Ithaca's peaceful lands.

b) They symbolize the afterlife or eternal peace.

c) They are a place Ulysses wishes to conquer.

d) They refer to the past battles Ulysses fought.

72. What does Ulysses mean by "Death closes all"?

a) Death is the end, but life should be lived fully before it comes.

b) He fears death and wants to avoid it.

c) Death erases all memories and accomplishments.

d) He believes death is more powerful than human will.

73. What does the "arch" in the poem symbolize?

a) The end of Ulysses' Journey

b) A gateway to new experiences and knowledge

c) The burdens of old age

d) The rule of Ithaca

74. What does Ulysses say about his past experiences?

a) They have made him tired and unwilling to continue

b) They are meaningless now that he is old.

c) They have shaped him and left him longing for more.

d) He regrets many of them.

75. What does Ulysses mean by "Some work of noble note may yet be done?

a) He still believes he can achieve something great.

b) He wants his son to carry on his legacy

c) He wishes to rebuild Ithaca,

d) He is unsure about his future.

76. Why does Ulysses describe his people as a savage race?

a) They lack adventure and understanding

b) They are physically aggressive and violent.

c) They have abandoned him as their king

d) They refuse to obey his commands.

77. What is Ulysses final resolution in the poem?

a) To remain in Ithaca and support his son

b) To set sail once more in search of adventure

c) To retire peacefully with his wife

d) To build a grand palace in Ithaca

78. What does Ulysses mean by "for my purpose holds / To sail beyond the sunset"?

a) He is determined to continue exploring despite his age.

b) He wants to find a new place to rule.

c) He seeks a peaceful retirement away from Ithaca.

d) He is looking for a hidden treasure

79. How does Ulysses contrast himself with his son, Telemachus?

a) Ulysses is adventurous, while Telemachus is dutiful and patient

b) Ulysses is strong, while Telemachus is weak.

c) Ulysses is fearful while Telemachus is brave.

d) Ulysses is wise, while Telemachus is foolish.

80. What is the central theme of Ulysses?

a) The importance of duty over adventure

b) The desire for knowledge and exploration despite aging

c) The fear of death and regret

d) The burden of ruling a kingdom

81. What is Ulysses' position in Ithaca?

a) A warrior

b) A king

C) A sailor

d) A philosopher

82. Who is Ulysses wife?

a) Helen

b) Calypso

c) Circe

d) Penelope

83. Who is Ulysses son mentioned in the poem?

a) Achilles

b) Telemachus

c) Paris

d) Hector

84. Which Greek epic hero does Ulysses hope to meet in the afterlife?

a) Hector

b) Achilles

c) Agamemnon

d) Ajax

85. What kind of life does Ulysses compare to rusting?

a) A life of inaction

b) A life of war

c) A life of wisdom

d) A life of sorrow

86. What natural element does Ulysses frequently mention in the poem?

a) Mountains

b) Sky

c) Sea

d) Forest

87. What does Ulysses mean by "I am a part of all that I have met"?

a) He has been shaped by his experiences.

b) He owns many lands.

c) He is still haunted by his past.

d) He has lost his identity.

88. Where did Ulysses fight with his peers?

a) Marathon

b) Thebes

c) Troy

d) Sparta

89. What celestial object does Ulysses use as a metaphor for knowledge?

a) The sun

b) The moon

c) A sinking star

d) A comet

90. What does Ulysses call his mariners?

a) Old and tired men

b) Strong and brave warriors

c) Souls that have toiled, and wrought, and thought

d) Fools who follow him blindly

91. What does Ulysses say about death?

a) it closes all

b) it is avoidable

c) It should be feared

d) It is meaningless

92. What does Ulysses say about Telemachus rule?

a) He will make the people mild and useful.

b) He will destroy the kingdom.

c) He will lead them into battle.

d) He will abandon Ithaca.

93. What does Ulysses long to do instead of ruling Ithaca?

a) Rest in peace

b) Go on new adventures

c) Train his son

d) Write his memoirs

94. What is the final message of Ulysses?

a) To keep striving despite age and limitations

b) To enjoy life in peace and rest

c) To accept one's fate without question

d) To pass wisdom to future generations

95. What phrase shows that Ulysses acknowledges his own aging?

a) "We are not now that strength which in old days..."

b) "Much have I seen and known..."

c) "The long day wanes..."

d) "Push off, and sitting well in order smite..."

96. What is the poetic structure of Ulysses?

a) Sonnet

b) Dramatic monologue in blank verse

c) Ballad

d) Free verse

97. Which poetic form is Ulysses written in?

a) Sonnet

b) Dramatic monologue

c) Ballad

d) Ode

98. Which poetic device is used in "The long day wanes: the slow moon climbs"?

a) Alliteration

b) Simile

c) Metaphor

d) Personification

99. What is the meaning of "To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield"?

a) To fight against enemies

b) To continue seeking knowledge and adventure without giving up

c) To enjoy a peaceful life in Ithaca

d) To accept old age and retire

100. The poem is a typical dramatic monologue common in the

a) Later Victorian era

b) Earlier Victorian era

c) Romantic period

d) Restoration period

101. Which one of the following is a feature of a dramatic monologue?

a) It is a poem in which we have the words of a single speaker who is clearly not the poet himself.

b) There is an audience, usually silent, as well as a setting.

c) The protagonist faces a crisis. In the course of the poem, he reacts to the crisis and, by his reaction, reveals the basic traits of his personality.

d) All of the above

102. Ulysses kingdom Ithaca represents:

a) Human actions

b) Tyranny

c) Last voyage

d) Limitation of human action

103. Ulysses' final voyage towards the unknown region represents:

a) Beginning of a new era of human action

b) Death

c) Human expectations

d) Limitation of human action

104. Ulysses, the king of Ithaca, is the son of:

a) Telemachus

b) Laertes

c) None of them

d) Homer

105. Ithaca was a barren and rocky island in the:

a) Iranian Sea

b) Arabian Sea

c) Ionian Sea

d) Aral Sea

106. Telemachus was the __ of Ulysses.

a) Father

b) Lieutenant

c) Navigator

d) Son

107. 'Hyades' is a Greek word that means:

a) Pioneers

b) Rainers (who calls rain)

c) Signs of an imminent storm

d) Natural calamities

108. Hyades is a constellation of _______ stars.

a) Three

b) Five

c) Seven

d) Nine

109. The main theme of Ulysses is:

a) The conflict between duty and adventure

b) The beauty of nature

c) The importance of family life

d) The dangers of the sea

110. Ulysses calls his mariners:

a) Cowards

b) Free souls

c) Gods

d) Tyrants

111. Ulysses wants to leave Ithaca because:

a) He is tired of ruling

b) He wants to meet his son

c) He wants to explore new lands

d) He fears war

112. What does Ulysses say about old age?

a) It is weak and useless

b) it still has the power to strive and seek

c) it should rest peacefully

d) It should avoid adventure

113. The poem Ulysses is written in:

a) Free verse

b) Blank verse (no rhyme at the end of each line)

c) Rhymed couplets

d) Sonnet form

114. The poem Ulysses is addressed to:

a) The people of Ithaca

b) Telemachus

c) Ulysses' sailors

d) Himself

115. The poem Ulysses was written in:

a) 1815

b) 1825

c) 1833

d) 1842

116. The poem was published in:

a) 1835

b) 1842

c) 1850

d) 1664

117. Tennyson wrote Ulysses after the death of his close friend:

a) Robert Browning

b) Percy Bysshe Shelley

c) Arthur Henry Hallam

d) William Blake

118. "It little profits that an idle king" - What does idle king mean?

a) A lazy and inactive king

b) A just and noble king

c) A wise ruler

d) A cruel king

119. "By this still hearth, among these barren crags, What does hearth symbolize?

a) Warmth and fire

b) Home and domestic life

c) Adventure and excitement

d) Political power

120. The phrase still hearth suggests:

a) A lively home

b) A place of adventure

c) A dull and unadventurous life

d) A battlefield

121. "I will drink Life to the lees" - What is life compared to?

a) A cup of tea

b) A cup of wine

c) A cup of water

d) A cup of honey

122. The phrase "hungry heart" refers to:

a) A desire for food

b) A craving for adventure and knowledge

c) A heart filled with sadness

d) A heart suffering from disease

123. "Match'd with an aged wife, I mete and dole" - Who is the aged wife?

a) Helen

b) Andromache

c) Penelope

d) Clytemnestra

124. "Unequal laws unto a savage race The savage race refers to

a) The people of Troy

b) The people of Ithaca

c) The Greeks

d) The Spartans

125. "Vext the dim sea" - What does 'vext' mean?

a) Made stormy or turbulent

b) Made calm

c) Made clear

d) Made bright

126. In "I am become a name," Ulysses means that

a) He has lost his identity

b) He is famous for his adventures

c) He is forgotten by history

d) He is searching for a new name

127. What is Ulysses final resolution in the poem?

a) To retire and rest

b) To rule Ithaca wisely

c) To set out on new adventures

d) To spend time with his family

128. How does the poem Ulysses end?

a) With Ulysses bidding farewell to his son.

b) With Ulysses preparing for his final voyage.

c) With Ulysses expressing regret for his actions.

d) With Ulysses deciding to stay in Ithaca.

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Class 12 English 3rd Semester "Ulysses" Poem MCQ ANSWERS:

1. Ans: c) Alfred Lord Tennyson

2. Ans: c) Ulysses (Odysseus)

3. Ans: b) Odyssey

4. Ans: b) The yearning for adventure and purpose

5. Ans: b) He feels restless and bored.

6. Ans: a) "Savage race"

7. Ans: b) Savage and ignorant

8. Ans: c) They lack the adventurous spirit he values.

9. Ans: b) “To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield.”

10. Ans: a) A rusty sword

11. Ans: c) A yearning for new experiences and knowledge

12. Ans: a) It should be faced with courage and dignity.

13. Ans: a) A king gains nothing from idleness.

14. Ans: d) “How dull it is to pause, to make an end.”

15. Ans: a) His identity is shaped by his past experiences.

16. Ans: a) A mythical destination of eternal rest

17. Ans: c) Determined and inspirational

18. Ans: b) His determination to live life fully despite challenges

19. Ans: b) Ulysses’ nostalgic memory of the Trojan War

20. Ans: c) He views her with indifference.

21. Ans: b) He feels life is too short to achieve everything.

22. Ans: a) They share the same courage and resolve.

23. Ans: a) He seeks knowledge even if it is unattainable.

24. Ans: a) It is a great adventure.

25. Ans: Ulysses himself

26. Ans: b) His soul longing for exploration and adventure

27. Ans: c) As a phase of continuous striving

28. Ans: b) New opportunities and unknown experiences

29. Ans: b) Victorian

30. Ans: b) As noble and inspiring

31. Ans: b) Ulysses (Odysseus)

32. Ans: b) It can still lead to meaningful endeavours.

33. Ans: b) The power of the human spirit to endure

34. Ans: c) Boredom and lack of adventure

35. Ans: b) Experience opens doors to new adventures.

36. Ans: b) Their willingness to follow him into danger

37. Ans: a) A tool (or person) loses value when unused.

38. Ans: b) “To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield.”

39. Ans: a) As the most fulfilling part of his life

40. Ans: a) The fading of daylight

41. Ans: b) Old age brings both dignity and continued effort.

42. Ans: b) Facing challenges and seeking adventure

43. Ans: b) They are mortals who lived lives of heroic courage.

44. Ans: b) Imagery

45. Ans: b) People should strive to achieve something before they die.

46. Ans: b) A desire for freedom and adventure

47. Ans: a) He believes his life is incomplete without further accomplishments.

48. Ans: b) His son, Telemachus

49. Ans: b) Wisdom and patience

50. Ans: a) Ulysses' readiness to embark on a new journey

51. Ans: b) Critical and dismissive

52. Ans: a) Metaphor

53. Ans: c) Fellow travellers with heroic hearts

54. Ans: b) He acknowledges the limitations of old age.

55. Ans: b) His longing for knowledge and adventure

56. Ans: b) As enriching and enlightening

57. Ans: a) The afterlife or paradise

58. Ans: a) A desire to start fresh and explore the unknown

59. Ans: b) As the pinnacle of his existence

60. Ans: b) It is rooted in constant striving and adventure.

61. Ans: c) To pursue a sense of purpose and discovery

62. Ans: b) Restless and ambitious

63. Ans: b) Seeking knowledge and adventure

64. Ans: b) New adventures and experiences

65. Ans: c) They represent the unknown and the call for continued exploration.

66. Ans: b) A sword that is not used

67. Ans: b) He believes ruling is boring and unfulfilling.

68. Ans: a) He wishes to live multiple lives to experience everything

69. Ans: c) As a time for continued adventure and purpose

70. Ans: a) Friends who have suffered with him

71. Ans: b) They symbolize the afterlife or eternal peace.

72. Ans: a) Death is the end, but life should be lived fully before it comes

73. Ans: b) A gateway to new experiences and knowledge

74. Ans: c) They have shaped him and left him longing for more

75. Ans: a) He still believes he can achieve something great.

76. Ans: a) They lack adventure and understanding.

77. Ans: b) To set sail once more in search of adventure

78. Ans: a) He is determined to continue exploring despite his age

79. Ans: a) Ulysses is adventurous, while Telemachus is dutiful and patient.

80. Ans: b) The desire for knowledge and exploration despite aging

81. Ans: b) A king

82. Ans: d) Penelope

83. Ans: b) Telemachus

84. Ans: b) Achilles

85. Ans: a) A life of inaction

86. Ans: c) Sea

87. Ans: a) He has been shaped by his experiences.

88. Ans: c) Troy

89. Ans: c) A sinking star

90. Ans: c) Souls that have toiled, and wrought, and thought

91. Ans: a) It closes all

92. Ans: a) He will make the people mild and useful.

93. Ans: b) Go on new adventures

94. Ans: a) To keep striving despite age and limitations

95. Ans: a) "We are not now that strength which in old days..."

96. Ans: b) Dramatic monologue in blank verse

97. Ans: b) Dramatic monologue

98. Ans: d) Personification

99. Ans: b) To continue seeking knowledge and adventure without giving up

100. Ans: Later Victorian era

101. Ans: d) All of the above

102. Ans: d) Limitation of human action

103. Ans: b) Death

104. Ans: b) Laertes

105. Ans: c) Ionian Sea

106. Ans: d) Son

107. Ans: Rainers

108. Ans: c) Seven

109. Ans: a) The conflict between duty and adventure

110. Ans: b) Free souls

111. Ans: c) He wants to explore new lands

112. Ans: b) it still has the power to strive and seek

113. Ans: b) Blank verse

114. Ans: c) Ulysses' sailors

115. Ans: c) 1833

116. Ans: b) 1842

117. Ans: c) Arthur Henry Hallam

118. Ans: a) A lazy and inactive king

119. Ans: b) Home and domestic life

120. Ans c) A dull and unadventurous life

121. Ans: b) A cup of wine

122. Ans: b) A craving for adventure and knowledge

123. Ans: c) Penelope

124. Ans: b) The people of Ithaca

125. Ans: a) Made stormy or turbulent

126. Ans: b) He is famous for his adventures

127. Ans: c) To set out on new adventures

128. Ans: b) With Ulysses preparing for his final voyage.

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