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Dust of Snow

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Q. 1
What is the central image in the poem?
A
The dust of snow
B
A crow
C
A hemlock tree
D
The speaker's heart
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Q. 2
What does the speaker claim the dust of snow has done for their heart?
A
Saved it from a terrible day
B
Given it a change of mood
C
Made it heavy
D
Filled it with sorrow
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Q. 3
From which tree does the dust of snow fall?
A
Hemlock tree
B
Oak tree
C
Maple tree
D
Pine tree
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Q. 4
What is the speaker's reaction to the dust of snow falling on them?
A
They experience a change of mood
B
They are indifferent
C
They are happy
D
They are angry
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Q. 5
In what season does the event in the poem likely take place?
A
Autumn
B
Summer
C
Spring
D
Winter
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Q. 6
How does the speaker describe the crow's action?
A
Melancholic
B
Gentle
C
Violent
D
Playful
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Q. 7
What is the tone of the poem overall?
A
Humorous
B
Joyful
C
Melancholic
D
Anxious
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Q. 8
What part of the day does the speaker mention in the poem?
A
Night
B
Morning
C
Afternoon
D
Evening
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Q. 9
What does the speaker suggest about the impact of the dust of snow on their day?
A
It ruined the entire day
B
It made the day worse
C
It had no impact
D
It saved some part of a day they had rued
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Q. 10
What is the predominant emotion conveyed in the poem?
A
Sorrow
B
Anger
C
Joy
D
Indifference
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Q. 11
Assertion: Crows are often used in poems.
Reason: Crows display bad omen.
A
Both assertion and reason are correct and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
B
Both assertion and reason are correct but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
C
Assertion is true and reason is false.
D
Assertion is false and reason is true.
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Q. 12
______ is just an ordinary happening.
A
Sudden change in the poet’s mood
B
The poet standing below a tree
C
The snowfall on the trees
D
The arrival of a crow and it’s sitting on the hemlock tree
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Q. 13
Why has the poet used the crow as a symbol of ill omen in the poem (Dust of Snow)?
A
It is fearsome, scary & survives on eating bad things
B
It is black in colour
C
It constantly makes a scary sound
D
It is not a good sight to see
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Q. 14
Whose part of the day has been saved?
A
Crow's part of the day
B
Tree's part of the day
C
Poet's part of the day
D
None of the above
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Q. 15
What does 'Dust of Snow' represent?
A
particles of snow
B
healing power of nature
C
cool weather
D
none of the above
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Q. 16
Find the correct statement in the following:
A
The incident changed - poet's mood
B
A crow shook down - on a girl
C
A dust of snow - from a banyan tree
D
He was already feeling - happy
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Q. 17
In the poem Dust of Snow, the crow is a symbol of ________.
A
regret
B
surprise
C
joy
D
satisfaction
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Q. 18
What was saved for the poet?
A
tree
B
snow
C
crow
D
some part of the day
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Q. 19
What was the pleasant thing that happened in a tree in the poem Dust of Snow?
A
Flowers fell on the poet’s shoulders
B
Dust of snowfall on the poet changed his mood
C
A crow sat on the tree
D
Fruits fell on the poet’s shoulders
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Q. 20
Who is the poet of the poem “Dust of Snow”?
A
Robert Frost
B
Leslie Norris
C
Carolyn Wells
D
Robin Klein
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Q. 21
The fall of the dust of snow resulted in_______.
A
change in the appearance of the tree
B
change in the ambiance
C
change in the poet’s mood
D
All of the above
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Q. 22
Assertion: The poet's mood changed.
Reason: The crow was sitting on the Hemlock tree.
A
Both assertion and reason are correct and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
B
Both assertion and reason are correct but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
C
Assertion is true and reason is false.
D
Assertion is false and reason is true.
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Q. 23
What is the change of mood of the poet from the beginning to the end of the poem?
A
From desperate to satisfied
B
From happy to sad
C
From angry to disappointed
D
From sad to happy
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Q. 24
What are the two creatures that Frost used as carriers of positivity?
A
hemlock tree, crow
B
snow, dust
C
snow, crow
D
hemlock tree, snow
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Q. 25
What does crow generally symbolise?
A
Life
B
Bad omen
C
Happiness
D
Good fortune
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Q. 26
What were the poet’s happy moments?
A
The presence of hemlock tree
B
The fall of snow dust on him
C
The presence of a crow
D
All of the above
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Q. 27
The mass of snowflakes looked like dust of snow because__________.
A
it was sticking onto the leaves
B
it was very light & fine
C
it was powdery
D
None of the above
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Q. 28
The season in which the poem is set is:
A
Summer
B
Monsoon
C
Winter
D
Autumn
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Q. 29
Assertion: The dust of snow fell on the poet by a crow.
Reason: The crow was adjusting himself on the tree.
A
Both assertion and reason are correct and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
B
Both assertion and reason are correct but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
C
Assertion is true and reason is false.
D
Assertion is false and reason is true.
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Q. 30
What were the welcome signs for the poet?
A
The falling of the flakes & dust of snow
B
The site of the hemlock tree
C
A crow sitting on the tree
D
The blowing of winds
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Q. 31
Assertion: The poet was having a terrible day.
Reason: He got fired from his job.
A
Both assertion and reason are correct and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
B
Both assertion and reason are correct but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
C
Assertion is true and reason is false.
D
Assertion is false and reason is true.
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Q. 32
Why does the poet call it “dust of snow”?
A
they came over him like dust
B
snow particles were too tiny
C
they looked like dust
D
they felt like dust
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Q. 33
What did the poet think of the day before the dust of snow fell on him?
A
His day was ruined
B
He was energetic
C
He was lucky
D
He was rude
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Q. 34
What gladdens the poet’s heart?
A
Falling of fine dust of snow
B
Sitting below the tree
C
Arrival of the crow
D
All of the above
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Q. 35
What uplifted his mood?
A
hemlock tree
B
falling of snow on his shoulder
C
the crow
D
all of the above
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Q. 36
The poet says, “Of a day I had rued”. What is the meaning of “rued”?
A
ruled
B
ruined
C
conquered
D
held in regret
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Q. 37
A change in the present condition of the mind can also be written as ________.
A
a change of place
B
a change in words
C
a change in thoughts
D
a change of mood
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Q. 38
How does the poet's mood get changed?
A
When dust of snow fall on him
B
When started laughing
C
When he started running
D
None of the above
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Q. 39
Name the poetic device used in the line “Has given my heart”.
A
metaphor
B
alliteration
C
oxymoron
D
similie
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Q. 40
Where was the crow?
A
Deodar Cedar
B
Peepal Tree
C
Hemlock Tree
D
Banyan Tree
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Q. 41
The poem 'Dust of Snow' is divided into:
A
Two stanzas
B
Three Stanzas
C
Four stanzas
D
Five stanzas
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Q. 42
What was the impact of the sudden movement of the crow?
A
The other birds flew away
B
The tree shook completely
C
The branches fell of the tree
D
The mass of snowflakes started falling down the tree
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Q. 43
Why does the poet call it "dust of snow"?
A
they looked like dust
B
they felt like dust
C
snow particles are too tiny
D
they come over him like dust
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Q. 44
Why do you think the day had not gone well for the poet in the poem Dust of Snow?
A
He had not met his friends
B
He had not earned a single penny
C
It had been a very dull & disappointing day
D
All of the above
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Q. 45
Name the poetic device used in the line "And saved some part."
A
metaphor
B
alliteration
C
oxymoron
D
similie
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Q. 46
The hemlock tree is considered inauspicious because ________.
A
it is poisonous & toxic
B
it grows in deserted places
C
it is never a part of any rituals
D
None of the above
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