CBSE Class 10 English Poems Important Question Answers from First Flight Book
Class 10 English Poems Important Questions – Here is the CBSE Class 10 English Poems. Important Question Answers for poems (Amanda, Animals and Tale of Custard the dragon) from First Flight Book. Students can Practice the Important Questions and prepare well for the Exam. Also, to take a Free Online Test for Class 10 Click Here
Class 10 English Poems Important Questions
Class 10 English Poem Amanda Multiple Choice Questions
Q1. What is the rhyme scheme of-
I am Rapunzel, I have not a care;
life in a tower is tranquil and rare;
I’ll certainly never let down my bright hair!
- a) No rhyme
- b) abc
- c) aaa
- d) aab
Ans.(c)
Q2. In Amanda! What does the exclamation mark signify?
- a) anger
- b) surprise
- c) happiness
- d) All of these
Ans.(a)
Q3. Who is angry with Amanda?
- a) teacher
- b) parent
- c) sibling
- d) None of these
Ans.(b)
Q4. Which of the following is the most suitable meaning of ‘nagged’?
- a) praised
- b) scolded
- c) helped
- d) All of these
Ans.(b)
Q5. Which of the following is the most suitable meaning of ‘placid’?
- a) calm
- b) ferocious
- c) helpful
- d) All of these
Ans.(a)
Class 10 English Poem Amanda Subjective Questions
Q11. Why does Amanda imagine to be a mermaid, an orphan and Rapunzel?
Important Points-
Amanda wants freedom
Mermaid – to enjoy the bliss of the silent sea.
Imagines herself to be an orphan, nobody will disturb her while she plays in dust, barefoot
Rapunzel – living alone, peacefully in a tower.
Attempt to get rid of the nagging.
Q12. What does the mother’s nagging reflect about her? What do you think about Amanda’s feelings?
Important Points-
Amanda’s mother is concerned about her.
She nags her and asks her not to do one thing or the other.
(not to slouch, eat chocolates, bite her nails)
Amanda is fed up of the constant nagging.
Wants to break free of the restrictions
Dreams – mermaid, Rapunzel, being an orphan who can enjoy freedom.
Class 10 English Poem Animals Multiple Choice Questions
Q6. Which poetic device is used in-
I stand and look at them long and long.
- a) repetition
- b) metaphor
- c) personification
- d) None of these
Ans.(a)
Q7. According to the poem ‘Animals’, which of these is not done by the animals?
- a) Cook food
- b) Whine about their condition
- c) Live in houses
- d) Sleep at night
Ans.(b)
Class 10 English Poem Animals Subjective Questions
Q13. What message does the poem Animals wish to convey?
Important Points-
Man’s degraded condition
Man has dropped his goodness, suffers due to lack of it
Basic nature of simplicity, satisfaction, honesty and peace should be retained.
Now man has become greedy, selfish
He worships God only to seek favours and fulfil demands
Q14. Do you think that the poet is justified in saying that it is better to live with animals?
Important Points-
Poet highlights man’s flaws and says that the good qualities have now passed on to the animals.
He dislikes man’s complaining nature
Humans do mistakes and then repent for them. The poet condemns this too. On the other hand, animals do not commit sins, they do not harm others.
Man’s life is complicated due to pretentions
Animals are better because they do not do any such acts
Animals are true, content and happy
Class 10 English Poem Tale of Custard the Dragon Multiple Choice Questions
Q8. Which of the following is the most suitable meaning of ‘evince’?
- a) bring
- b) revenge
- c) forget
- d) show
Ans.(d)
Q9. Belinda’s pets share one common quality. What is it?
- a) They are ferocious
- b) They are little
- c) They are friendly
- d) None of these
Ans.(b)
Q10. What is the rhyme scheme of ‘The tale of Custard the dragon’?
- a) abcd
- b) aabb
- c) abcb
- d) No rhyme
Ans.(b)
Class 10 English Poem Tale of Custard the Dragon Subjective Questions
Q15. Mention the instances of simile from the poem The Tale of Custard the dragon.
Important Points-
Mouth like a fireplace
As brave as a barrel full of bears
Snorting like an engine
Like a robin at a worm
as brave as a tiger in a rage
Clashed his tail like irons in a dungeon
Q16. Why do you think Custard accept all pets to be braver than him? What does it show about him?
Important Points-
Custard was strongest, bravest, most powerful
Accepted other pets to be braver than him
Shows his humble nature.
He was friendly, kind and did not want to hurt them
Q17. Why did the other pets run away when they saw the pirate?
Important Points-
Belinda’s pets – mouse, kitten, dog
All three ran away and hid on seeing the pirate
Earlier they considered themselves to be brave as bears and could chase away lions too. Called Custard a coward.
but when they saw danger they hid and Custard was the brave one who gulped the pirate.