QUIZ ON CLASS 10 POEM - THE FROG AND THE NIGHTINGALE BY VIKRAM SETH

 

QUIZ ON CLASS 10 POEM - THE FROG AND THE NIGHTINGALE BY VIKRAM SETH

1.       What is the main theme of the poem "The Frog and the Nightingale"?

a) The beauty of nature

b) The struggle for survival

c) The importance of music

d) The power of friendship

 

2.   What is the main conflict in the poem?

a) The nightingale’s struggle to become a successful singer

b) The frog’s jealousy of the nightingale’s talent

c) The nightingale’s desire for fame and fortune

d) The frog’s attempts to control and manipulate the nightingale

3.       How does the frog convince the nightingale to sing for him?

a) By praising her voice

b) By promising to promote her

c) By threatening her

d) By making fun of her

 

4.       What does the nightingale's singing do to the audience?

a) It makes them dance

b) It makes them sleep

c) It makes them cry

d) It makes them happy

 

5.       What happens to the nightingale at the end of the poem?

a) She becomes famous

b) She dies

c) She runs away

d) She sings for the frog forever

 

6.       What is the moral of the poem?

a) Always trust your instincts

b) Never give up on your dreams

c) Beware of false friends

d) Talent always wins in the end

 

7.       Who is the author of the poem "The Frog and the Nightingale"?

a) Robert Frost

b) Emily Dickinson

c) William Shakespeare

d) Vikram Seth

 

8.       What is the tone of the poem?

a) Humorous

b) Serious

c) Romantic

d) Tragic

 

9.       How does the frog feel when the nightingale becomes more talented than him?

a) Happy for her success

b) Jealous and threatened

c) Proud of his pupil

d) Indifferent

 

10.   What is the nightingale's reaction when she realizes she has been used by the frog?

a) She becomes depressed

b) She confronts the frog

c) She runs away

d) She continues singing for him

 

11.   What is the meaning of the phrase "she made good" in stanza six?

a. She sang beautifully.

b. She pleased the audience.

c. She earned money.

d. She performed well in the competition.

 

12.   Which of the following statements is true about the frog?

a. He had a beautiful voice.

b. He was jealous of the nightingale's talent.

c. He was kind to the nightingale.

d. He helped the nightingale improve her singing.

 

13.   What does the word "skeins" in stanza nine refer to?

a. A type of musical instrument.

b. A way of singing.

c. A type of bird.

d. A tangle of threads.

 

14.   What does the word "maligned" in stanza ten mean?

a. Praised

b. Loved

c. Disliked

d. Criticized

 

15.   Which of the following statements best describes the nightingale's attitude towards the frog?

a. She admired him.

b. She feared him.

c. She pitied him.

d. She ignored him.

 

16.   What is the message conveyed through the poem?

a. Talent and hard work will always be recognized and rewarded.

b. Envy and jealousy can lead to destruction.

c. One should never give up on their dreams, despite the challenges.

d. It is important to listen to constructive criticism to improve oneself.

 

17.   Which literary device is used in the line "The woods resounded with her thrilling notes"?

a. Alliteration

b. Assonance

c. Hyperbole

d. Personification

18.   What was the frog's response when the nightingale asked if she could sing alone?

A. He allowed her to sing alone

B. He refused to let her sing alone

C. He convinced her to sing with him

D. He pretended not to hear her request

 

19.   How did the animals react to the nightingale's song?

A. They were mesmerized and captivated by it

B. They were annoyed and asked her to stop singing

C. They were indifferent and paid no attention to her

D. They were scared and ran away

 

20.   What was the nightingale's ultimate fate?

A. She became famous and successful

B. She continued to sing in the same place

C. She left the swamp and never returned

D. She was killed by the frog

 

21.   What is the central theme of the poem?

A. The importance of friendship

B. The power of music

C. The dangers of greed and manipulation

D. The struggle for success and recognition

 

22.   What literary device is used to describe the frog's voice?

A. Metaphor

B. Simile

C. Personification

D. Hyperbole

 

23.   Which stanza reveals the nightingale's true emotions and feelings?

A. The first stanza

B. The second stanza

C. The third stanza

D. The fourth stanza

 

24.   What is the main message conveyed through the poem?

A. The importance of being humble and kind

B. The dangers of trusting the wrong people

C. The need to follow one's dreams and passions

D. The power of unity and teamwork.

 

25.   What does the frog ask the nightingale to do for him?

a) Teach him how to sing

b) Cook him some dinner

c) Clean his muddy house

d) Give him a ride on her back

 

26.   What does the nightingale feel after performing for the frog?

a) Happy and content

b) Frustrated and angry

c) Pleased and proud

d) Tired and exhausted

27.   How does the frog treat the nightingale?

a) He is supportive and encouraging

b) He is critical and demanding

c) He is indifferent and doesn’t care

d) He is kind and generous

  

28.   What lesson can we learn from this poem?

a) Everyone has their own talents and should be respected for them

b) It is important to always put others first

c) Talent is not important, only hard work and determination

d) It is important to never give up on your dreams, no matter what others say

 

29.   What is the tone of the poem?

a) Happy and lighthearted

b) Sad and melancholy

c) Sarcastic and mocking

d) Serious and contemplative

 

30. What is the significance of the title “The Frog and the Nightingale”?

a) It highlights the differences between the two characters

b) It suggests that the two characters have a special relationship

c) It shows that the two characters have a lot in common

d) It is simply a descriptive title