English Language and Literature - 9th
WIND
Q (1): Have you seen anybody winnow grain at home or in a paddy field? What do people use for winnowing? (MCQ) [1]
( a ) Winnowing means separating the grain from their outer covering, called chaff. Winnowing is done by letting the grain fall gently from a cane container while a strong wind or fan is blown.
( b ) Winnowing is a process in which the farmer plants a plant and takes care of it.
( c ) Winnowing is a process through which we try to separate the insects from rice.
( d ) Winnowing is a process used by people to clear bad water.
Q (2): Who translated the poem "Wind" into English? (MCQ) [1]
( a ) Subramania Bharati translated the poem "Wind" into English.
( b ) Rabindranath Tagore translated the poem "Wind" into English.
( c ) A.K. Ramanujan translated the poem "Wind" into English.
( d ) T.S. Eliot translated the poem "Wind" into English.
Q (3): What are the things the wind does in the first stanza? (MCQ) [1]
( a ) In the first stanza, the wind breaks the shutters of the windows and blows forcefully scattering the papers, throwing books from shelves and tearing the pages of the books.
( b ) In the first stanza, the wind breaks a tree.
( c ) In the first stanza, the wind destroys houses and pushes cars to the other side of the street.
( d ) In the first stanza, the wind blows the poet's hair and gives a sweet kiss of freedom.
Q (4): Why should we build strong houses? (MCQ) [1]
( a ) We should build strong houses to protect ourselves from the elements of nature like the wind, rain and sun. In other words, we should make ourselves mentally and physically strong so that we can face the challenges in life with confidence.
( b ) We should build strong houses so that they won't fall apart with the passing of time and we can pass it down to our children.
( c ) We should build strong houses because a strong house is fundamental to a happy and stable life on earth.
( d ) We should build strong houses to protect ourselves from enemies who might try to harm us.
Q (5): What does the poet say the wind god winnows? (MCQ) [1]
( a ) The poet says that the wind god winnows the poor people.
( b ) The poet says that the wind god winnows the bad people.
( c ) The poet says that the wind God destroys everything weak that comes in its way. The weak crumbling houses, doors, rafters, wood, bodies, lives and hearts, crushes them all.
( d ) The poet says that the wind god winnows the unhealthy people.
Q (6): Describe the central idea of the poem. (MCQ) [1]
( a ) The poem ‘Wind' shows how destructive wind can be in our lives.
( b ) The poem ‘Wind' inspires us to beware of the destructive forces in our lives. We should not be discouraged.
( c ) The poem ‘Wind' inspires us to face challenges with grit and determination. We should be strong enough to face all the hardships of life with courage. Wind symbolizes problems and obstacles that we all face in our lives.
( d ) The poem 'Wind' inspires us to be cool and calm like the wind.
Q (7): Complete the sentence: __________ , crumbling bodies, crumbling lives, crumbling hearts. (MCQ) [1]
( a ) Frail crumbling houses, crumbling doors, crumbling rafters. Crumbling wood, crumbling bodies, crumbling lives, crumbling hearts.
( b ) Frail crumbling doors, crumbling wood, crumbling houses. crumbling rafters, crumbling bodies, crumbling lives, crumbling hearts.
( c ) Frail crumbling wood, crumbling houses, crumbling doors, crumbling rafters, crumbling bodies, crumbling lives, crumbling hearts.
( d ) Frail crumbling rafters, crumbling wood, crumbling doors, crumbling houses, crumbling bodies, crumbling lives, crumbling hearts.
Q (8): What does the poet request the wind not to do? (MCQ) [1]
( a ) The poet requests the wind not to break the tables, demolish the shed and ruin the clothes.
( b ) The poet requests the wind not to break the teapots, scatter the leaves and topple the chimney.
( c ) The poet requests the wind not to break the glass windows, ruin the furniture and scatter the dust all over the rooms.
( d ) The poet requests the wind not to break the shutters of the window, scatter the paper and throw down the books on the shelf.
Q (9): What is the adjective used by the poet to describe the things the wind pokes fun at? (MCQ) [1]
( a ) The adjective used by the poet to describe the things the wind pokes fun at is 'funny'.
( b ) The adjective used by the poet to describe the things the wind pokes fun at is 'weakling'.
( c ) The adjective used by the poet to describe the things the wind pokes fun at is 'soulful'.
( d ) The adjective used by the poet to describe the things the wind pokes fun at is 'weakness'.
Q (10): What does the wind symbolise in the poem "Wind"? (MCQ) [1]
( a ) In the poem "Wind", the wind symbolises peace and harmony.
( b ) In the poem "Wind", the wind symbolises anger and envy.
( c ) In the poem "Wind", the wind symbolises jealousy and deceit that lies in every human's heart.
( d ) In the poem "Wind", the wind symbolises the hardships and obstacles that human beings face in their daily lives.
Q (11): What is the theme of the of the poem, 'Wind"? (MCQ) [1]
( a ) The theme of the poem is that we should have a strong body and mind, so that in times of adversities and difficulties, we are able to combat all odds.
( b ) The theme of the poem is that we should not anger the natural forces and try to bring them under our control.
( c ) The theme of the poem is that we should use natural sources of energy like the wind instead of using non-renewable sources of energy.
( d ) The theme of the poem is that we should try to be friends with all natural elements on earth.
Q (12): What plea does the poet make when he addresses the wind? (MCQ) [1]
( a ) While addressing the wind, the poet makes a plea not to bring destruction for humanity. It should also not scatter papers, break the shutters of the windows, bring rain, and throw down books from shelves.
( b ) While addressing the wind, the poet makes a plea to bring destruction for humanity. It should also scatter papers, break the shutters of the windows, bring rain, and throw down books from shelves.
( c ) While addressing the wind, the poet makes a plea to bring cold breeze to humanity. It should also not scatter papers, break the shutters of the windows, bring rain, and throw down books from shelves.
( d ) While addressing the wind, the poet makes a plea to bring calmness on humanity. It should also not scatter papers, break the shutters of the windows, bring rain, and throw down books from shelves.
Q (13): What should we do to make friends with the wind ? (MCQ) [1]
( a ) Wind can be our friend. Wind is a phenomenon which teaches us to be strong. Our friends teach us to be strong. In times of need, wind wants us to be strong and face our obstacles.
( b ) Wind can't be our friend. Wind is destructive.
( c ) Wind can be our friend. Wind is a phenomenon which cools the atmosphere. It helps to calm us down like a friend
( d ) Wind can be our friend. Wind is a phenomenon which blows away everything. It helps to blow away our worries like a friend.
Q (14): Is wind regarded as a symbol of destruction in the poem? Explain. (MCQ) [1]
( a ) Second stanza depicts the destruction caused by wind. It destroys the environment.
( b ) First stanza depicts the destruction caused by wind. It tears the pages of books, brings rain, and destroys the daily life of the world. The strong or gusty winds represents turmoil and trouble in our life, these troubles are to be ignored.
( c ) Second stanza depicts the destruction caused by wind. It tears the pages of books, brings rain, and destroys crops. The strong or gusty winds represents turmoil and trouble in our life, these troubles are to be ignored.
( d ) Third stanza depicts the destruction caused by wind. It tears the pages of books, and destroys crops.
Q (15): What are the figures of speech in the poem ‘Wind'? (MCQ) [1]
( a ) The most common figure of speech in the poem is ‘Anaphora' which means repetition of the same sound or letter, at the beginning of adjacent words. Also, the entire poem is a metaphor.
( b ) The most common figure of speech in the poem is ‘Anaphora' which means repetition of certain words. Also, the entire poem is a metaphor.
( c ) The most common figure of speech in the poem is ‘Assonance' which means resemblance of sounds between syllables of adjacent words. Also, the entire poem is a metaphor.
( d ) The most common figure of speech in the poem is ‘Personification' which means giving non-living things human attributes. Also, the entire poem is a metaphor.
Q (16): Which are the things that cannot handle the force of the wind and crumble? (MCQ) [1]
( a ) Houses, doors, rafters, wood, bodies, lives and hearts cannot handle the force of the wind and crumble.
( b ) Houses, trees, utensils, animals and birds cannot handle the force of the wind and crumble.
( c ) Bricks, lives, schools, bushes and butterflies cannot handle the force of the wind and crumble.
( d ) Fires, dams, rivers, wood and bodies cannot handle the force of the wind and crumble.
Q (17): "There, look what you did - you threw them all down." What emotion of the poet does this line express? (MCQ) [1]
( a ) The line "There, look what you did- you threw them all down" expresses the poet's happiness at the wind's actions.
( b ) The line "There, look what you did- you threw them all down" expresses the poet's joy at the wind's actions.
( c ) The line "There, look what you did- you threw them all down" expresses the poet's dismay at the wind's actions.
( d ) The line "There, look what you did- you threw them all down" expresses the poet's hesitation at the wind's actions.
Q (18): Complete the sentence: You're very clever at ______ . (MCQ) [1]
( a ) You're very clever at making fun at the strong beings.
( b ) You're very clever at poking fun at weaklings.
( c ) You're very clever at poking fun at the strong beings.
( d ) You're very clever at making fun of the weaklings.
Q (19): What do the last four lines of the poem mean to you? (MCQ) [1]
( a ) In the last four lines of the poem, the poet is asking us to be more coward and run away from obstacles because only weak fires can be blown out easily.
( b ) In the last four lines of the poem, the poet is asking us to fight with others and face obstacles because only weak fires can be blown up easily.
( c ) In the last four lines of the poem, the poet is asking us to be weaker and not to face obstacles because only weak fires can be blown out easily.
( d ) In the last four lines of the poem, the poet is asking us to be more courageous and face obstacles because only weak fires can be blown out easily.
Q (20): What happened when the wind threw down the books on the shelf? (MCQ) [1]
( a ) When the wind threw down the books on the shelf, the furniture broke.
( b ) When the wind threw down the books on the shelf, the pages remained intact.
( c ) When the wind threw down the books on the shelf, the pages of the books tore.
( d ) When the wind threw down the books on the shelf, the books few out the window and landed on the ground outside.
Q (21): What kind of people does the wind refuse to listen to? (MCQ) [1]
( a ) The wind refuses to listen to animals and birds.
( b ) The wind refuses to listen to weak human beings.
( c ) The wind refuses to listen to the priests and holy people who continue to pray.
( d ) The wind refuses to listen to the fires that rage strong.
Q (22): How does the wind behave differently with strong entities? (MCQ) [1]
( a ) The wind likes strong entities but crushes them just like it does with weaker beings.
( b ) The wind hates strong entities, but it supports them and makes them stronger.
( c ) The wind likes strong entities and, instead of crushing them, it supports them and makes them stronger.
( d ) The wind hates strong entities and crushes them just like it does with weaker beings.
Q (23): In which language was the poem "Wind" originally written in? (MCQ) [1]
( a ) The poem "Wind" was originally written in Hindi.
( b ) The poem "Wind" was originally written in Tamil.
( c ) The poem "Wind" was originally written in Bengali.
( d ) The poem "Wind" was originally written in Chinese.
Q (24): How does the wind make fun of the weak? (MCQ) [1]
( a ) The wind enjoys teasing and helping the weak who do not have the courage to face the challenges in life. The wind might try to make life hard for man but in the end it takes pity on them.
( b ) The wind enjoys suppressing and destroying the weak who do not have the courage to face the challenges in life. The wind breaks down all weak structures made by man just to see how man will try to survive.
( c ) The wind enjoys helping the weak who do not have the courage to face the challenges in life by making fun of them. The wind tries to make life difficult to see how man will respond.
( d ) The wind enjoys suppressing and destroying the weak who do not have the courage to face the challenges in life. The wind spares all weak structures made by man as it pities them.
Q (25): What quality of the wind does the poem highlight? (MCQ) [1]
( a ) The poem highlights the constructive quality of the wind.
( b ) The poem highlights the destructive quality of the wind.
( c ) The poem highlights the gentle quality of the wind.
( d ) The poem highlights the productive quality of the wind.
Q (26): Who wrote the poem "Wind"? (MCQ) [1]
( a ) The poem "Wind" was written by Subramania Bharati.
( b ) The poem "Wind" was written by A.K. Ramanujan.
( c ) The poem "Wind" was written by Henry Ford.
( d ) The poem "Wind" was written by R. K. Narayan.
Q (27): Complete the sentence:
Do this, and _______ . (MCQ) [1]
( a ) Do this, and the wind will be friends with us.
( b ) Do this, and the wind will be friends with you.
( c ) Do this, and the wind will not be friends with us.
( d ) Do this, and the wind will not be friends with you.
Q (28): Complete the sentence:
He makes strong _______ . (MCQ) [1]
( a ) He makes strong fires bigger and flourish.
( b ) He makes strong fires roar and flourish.
( c ) He makes strong people better and flourish.
( d ) He makes strong fires roar and die out.
Q (29): Why is the poet affected when the wind has brought 'rain again'? (MCQ) [1]
( a ) The poet is affected as he is allergic to rain and falls sick every time the wind brings in rain.
( b ) The poet is affected as he doesn't like rain.
( c ) The poet is affected when the wind has brought the rain again as it is now splashing into the house through the broken windows. The books and the scattered papers lying on the floor are therefore, getting wet and spoilt.
( d ) The poet is affected as he can't go out when the wind brings in rain.
Q (30): Which line in the poem suggests that the wind does not destroy everything in its path? (MCQ) [1]
( a ) The line "There, look what you did- you threw them all down" in the poem suggests that the wind does not destroy everything in its path.
( b ) The line "He won't do what you tell him" in the poem suggests that the wind does not destroy everything in its path.
( c ) The line "The wind blows out weak fires" in the poem suggests that the wind does not destroy everything in its path.
( d ) The line "He makes strong fires roar and flourish" in the poem suggests that the wind does not destroy everything in its path.
Q (31): Why is it important to befriend the wind by making ourselves stronger? (MCQ) [1]
( a ) It is important to befriend the wind by making ourselves stronger because only then will we find out a way to control the wind.
( b ) It is important to befriend the wind by making ourselves stronger because only then will the wind stop destroying houses.
( c ) It is important to befriend the wind by making ourselves stronger because only then will we be able to face the harsh and difficult times in our lives.
( d ) It is important to befriend the wind by making ourselves stronger because only then will the wind bring its destruction to another land.
Q (32): Can wind ever be friends with us? (MCQ) [1]
( a ) Wind can be our friend. Wind is a phenomenon which teaches us to be strong. Our friends teach us to be strong. In times of need, wind wants us to be strong and face our obstacles.
( b ) Wind can't be our friend. Wind is destructive.
( c ) Wind can be our friend. Wind is a phenomenon which cools the atmosphere. It helps to calm us down like a friend
( d ) Wind can be our friend. Wind is a phenomenon which blows away everything. It helps to blow away our worries like a friend.
Q (33): What are the things the wind does in the first stanza? (MCQ) [1]
( a ) In the first stanza the wind breaks the shutters, scatter the papers, throws down the book shelf and brings rain.
( b ) In the first stanza the wind breaks the doors, scatter the leaves, throws down the book shelf and brings rain.
( c ) In the first stanza the wind breaks the shutters, scatter the papers, throws down the cupboard and brings storm.
( d ) In the first stanza the wind breaks the doors, scatter the papers, throws down the book shelf and brings thunder.
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