Extract 1-
"Has given my heart
A change of mood
And saved some part
Of a day I had rued".
Question 1: How did the crow change the poet's mood?
(i) making him feel sad
(ii) making him feel refreshed by shaking the dust of snow on him
(iii) singing a song in melodious voice
(iv) throwing some flowers on
Question 2.What saved some part of the poet's day?
(i) the beauty of hemlock tree
(ii) the crowing of the crow
(iii) the dust of snow
(iv) the beautiful surroundings
Question 3: The word 'rued' means :
(i) enjoyed
(ii) spoilt
(iii) regret
(iv) sad
Question 4: What is the rhyme scheme of the stanza?
(i) abab
(ii) aabb
(iii) abaa
(iv) abcd
Extract 2
"Some say the world will end in fire
Some say in ice.
From what I've tasted of desire
I hold with those who favour fire.
Questions 1: What do the people think about the world?
(i) They think that the world is a beautiful place to live in.
(ii) They think that the world would never perish.
(iii) They think the world will be destroyed by floods.
(iv) They think that the world will be destroyed by fire and ice.
Question 2: What is the poet's opinion about the world?
(i) The poet feels that a man should fulfil all his desires.
(ii) He think that we should control our growing desires.
(iii) He feels that we should live life to the full.
(iv) He says that one should live the life of an ascetic.
Question 3: What is fire symbolic of?
(i) heat
(ii) dryness
(iii) desire
(iv) hunger
Question 4: What is the rhyme scheme of the stanza?
(i) aabb
(ii) abab
(iii) abaa
(iv) abed
Extract 3
But if it had to perish twice I think I know enough of hate To say that for destruction ice Is also great And would suffice.
(a) What does ‘it’ refers to in the first line?
(b) What do you mean by ‘perish’?
(c) What does ice stand for?
(d) What would be the cause of destruction? [CBSE 2015]
★Short Answer Type Questions [2 Marks each]
[Any 5]
1-For Frost, what do ‘fire’ and ‘ice’ stand for?
2-Write down the two different views about the end of the world? [CBSE 2012]
3-Write the sum and substance of the poem ‘Fire and Ice’.
4-Where was the poet and what happened to him?
5-What is the message that Robert Frost wants to convey to the readers in the poem ‘Dust of snow’?
6-What side of nature do ‘crow’ and ‘hemlock’ represent?
★Long Answer (Value Based) Type[any 3]
1-The poem ‘Fire and Ice’, carries with it very deep thematic ideas. Elaborate on these darkest traits of humanity.
2-How will the world end? Support your answer with scientific explanation.
3-Our attitude towards a situation evokes both negative and positive response. Analyze this with reference to the poem, ‘Dust of Snow’ to bring
out the inherent valuable lessons
4-Poets have great power of imagination. Robert Frost also explains his imagination very well and proves that sometimes the bad symbols
change into a boon. Discuss.
★You are Naresh / Nandini of Safdarjung, New Delhi. You are deeply saddened by the attacks on elderly persons who live alone. Write a letter to
the editor of ‘The New India News’ making people aware of the authorities to guarantee that such attacks do not occur.
Or
Highlight the importance of proper garbage disposal with an aim to create awareness among the city residents. Write a letter regarding the
same to the editor of a local daily Hindustan Times. You are Rubal of Shakti Nagar, Delhi.
★write the meaning along with example of the following phrasal verb
1-break into
2-call on
3-bear with
4-blow up
★write 2 same meaning of following words
1-gigantic
2-cajole
3-bankrupt
4-eminent
★mcq
1-What does the poet compare fire with?
A) hatred
B) desire
C) hot
D) both 1 and 3
2- Name the poetic device used in the line “Some say the world will end in fire”.
A) Metaphor
B) Imagery
C) Alliteration
D) Oxymoron
3-Where has he used personification?
A) fire
B) ice
C) earth
D) both 1 and 2
4-What are the two negative creatures that Frost used as carriers of positivity?
A) snow, dust
B) hemlock tree, snow
C) snow, crow
D) hemlock tree, crow
5-Name the poetic device used in the line “And saved some part”
A) alliteration
B) metaphor
C) oxymoron
D) similie
