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For Anne Gregory

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Q. 1
What literary device is primarily used in the lines "But I can get a hair-dye / And set such color there"?
A
Paradox
B
Oxymoron
C
Anaphora
D
Epiphany
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Q. 2
Which of the following colors is NOT mentioned as an option for dyeing the hair?
A
Yellow
B
Brown
C
Black
D
Carrot
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Q. 3
In the phrase "young men in despair," what is the significance of the word "despair"?
A
Longing
B
Hopelessness
C
Resignation
D
Yearning
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Q. 4
What is the speaker's primary motivation for considering dyeing her hair?
A
To attract attention from others
B
To conform to societal beauty standards
C
To explore the depth of genuine affection
D
To challenge the superficiality of romantic interest
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Q. 5
What emotion does the speaker evoke by mentioning "young men in despair"?
A
Sympathy
B
Envy
C
Apathy
D
Amusement
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Q. 6
What does the speaker suggest she can do with her hair?
A
Cut it short
B
Use a hair-dye to change its color
C
Style it differently
D
Shave it off
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Q. 7
What does the speaker imply about the young men mentioned in the passage?
A
They are hopeful
B
They are desperate
C
They are indifferent
D
They are apathetic
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Q. 8
What does the speaker hope the young men will love her for?
A
Her physical appearance
B
Her intelligence
C
Her personality
D
Her yellow hair
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Q. 9
What does the phrase "love me for myself alone" imply about the speaker's self-perception?
A
She values authenticity over external validation.
B
She seeks approval and admiration from others.
C
She is insecure about her physical appearance.
D
She prioritizes conformity to societal norms.
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Q. 10
How does the speaker challenge traditional notions of attractiveness?
A
By emphasizing the importance of physical appearance
B
By rejecting societal pressure to conform
C
By conforming to societal beauty standards
D
By advocating for superficial relationships
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Q. 11
What is the speaker's tone in this excerpt?
A
Reverent
B
Sarcastic
C
Melancholic
D
Indifferent
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Q. 12
What does the phrase "But yesternight declare" suggest about the speaker's encounter with the old man?
A
It happened yesterday.
B
It was a significant declaration.
C
It occurred in the past.
D
It was a casual conversation.
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Q. 13
What does the speaker imply about the significance of the old man's statement?
A
It is a religious doctrine.
B
It is open to interpretation.
C
It is a personal opinion.
D
It is a universal truth.
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Q. 14
What does the phrase "for yourself alone" suggest about the nature of love?
A
It emphasizes exclusivity.
B
It signifies unconditional affection.
C
It denotes selfishness.
D
It implies possessiveness.
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Q. 15
What does the speaker mean by "not your yellow hair"?
A
The recipient's natural hair color
B
The recipient's superficial qualities
C
The recipient's attractiveness
D
The recipient's inner self
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Q. 16
Who made the statement mentioned in the excerpt?
A
A young man
B
Anne
C
A religious man
D
The speaker
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Q. 17
What does the speaker suggest about the depth of love in the excer
A
It is fleeting.
B
It is conditional.
C
It is unpredictable.
D
It is eternal.
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Q. 18
What aspect of Anne is emphasized by the phrase "for yourself alone"?
A
Her personality
B
Her outer appearance
C
Her possessions
D
Her family background
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Q. 19
What is the primary message conveyed by the speaker in the excerpt?
A
Hair color defines a person's identity.
B
Religious beliefs shape romantic relationships.
C
Love transcends physical appearance.
D
Outer beauty is paramount in love.
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Q. 20
How does the speaker refer to Anne's hair color?
A
Yellow
B
Black
C
Brown
D
Carrot
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Q. 21
What is the metaphorical significance of "great honey-coloured Ramparts at your ear"?
A
It represents the speaker's affection for Anne.
B
It symbolizes Anne's physical beauty.
C
It signifies Anne's emotional barriers.
D
It suggests Anne's strength and resilience.
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Q. 22
What does the phrase "Thrown into despair" suggest about the young man?
A
He is overwhelmed by Anne's beauty.
B
He is indifferent to Anne's presence.
C
He is hopeful about winning Anne's love.
D
He is saddened by Anne's rejection.
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Q. 23
How does the speaker characterize the young man's affection?
A
Conditional
B
Unconditional
C
Superficial
D
Transient
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Q. 24
What is the speaker's attitude towards Anne's yellow hair?
A
Admiration
B
Disapproval
C
Contempt
D
Indifference
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Q. 25
What does the speaker imply about the nature of love in the excerpt?
A
Love is fleeting and temporary.
B
Love is unconditional and enduring.
C
Love is based on physical attributes.
D
Love is deceptive and misleading.
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Q. 26
What color are the "great honey-coloured Ramparts" described in the passage?
A
Yellow
B
Red
C
Brown
D
Black
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Q. 27
What emotion does the speaker associate with the young man's feelings?
A
Excitement
B
Gratitude
C
Joy
D
Despair
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Q. 28
What aspect of Anne's appearance is emphasized in the excerpt?
A
Her eyes
B
Her ears
C
Her hair
D
Her lips
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Q. 29
What does the speaker suggest about the young man's ability to love Anne?
A
He is indifferent to her physical appearance.
B
He appreciates her inner qualities.
C
He is unable to love her for her true self.
D
He loves her unconditionally.
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Q. 30
What is the primary message conveyed by the speaker in the excerpt?
A
True love transcends physical beauty.
B
Outer appearance defines romantic relationships.
C
Inner qualities are inconsequential in love.
D
Physical attractiveness is paramount in love.
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Q. 31
The purpose of the statement, given by the poet to Anne Gregory, was to teach her that ...........
A
men cannot easily judge women on anything other than their looks.
B
men can fall in love with the personality of a woman irrespective of her looks.
C
a woman is only good if she looks good on the outside.
D
women are doomed if they do not look pretty for men.
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Q. 32
William Butler Yeats was known for playing with the idea of metaphysical philosophies in his literary works that gives two meanings: literal and suggestive. Which options lists the literal and suggestive meanings of the phrase "your yellow hair" used in the poem 'For Anne Gregory'?
A
literal: hair, suggestive: physical beauty
B
literal: health, suggestive: inner self
C
literal: hair, suggestive: true self
D
literal: ramparts, suggestive: physical beauty
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Q. 33
Arrange the following discord between the poet and Anne in a sequential flow according to the poem.
(1) Anne suggests that she would dye her hair.
(2) Poet tells her what he heard from the religious man.
(3) Poet warns Anne that men will only love her for her beauty.
A
2,1,3
B
2,3,1
C
3, 1, 2
D
1, 2, 3
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Q. 34
W.B. Yeats describes Anne's beautiful blonde hair covering her like the boundaries of a fort.
A
ear
B
back
C
face
D
eyes
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Q. 35
Which of the following theme takes the centre stage in the em?
A
Eurocentric ideals of beauty.
B
Man's nature of judging by physical appearances.
C
God's will of making humans both ugly and pretty.
D
The despair that comes with true love.
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Q. 36
The poem 'For Anne Gregory' teaches us that whatever our physical attributes maybe,__________ .
A
no one can escape God's eternal punishment.
B
only God can see beyond that and love us.
C
men are capable of falling for the soul and not the face
D
we can find true love.
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Q. 37
Where did the religious man suggest he had read the truth about God's love?
A
On the wall of the church
B
In a hymn
C
In a letter addressed to God
D
In a text
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Q. 38
Why do you think the young men are 'thrown into despair'?
A
They know deep in their heart that they'll never be as pretty as Anne.
B
Anne is not ready to change for the sake of their love.
C
They fall in love with Anne but their overtures are not accepted by her.
D
Young men destroy anything they find pretty.
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Q. 39
Why does Anne suggest to dye her hair black, brown or red to change her appearance?
A
Blonde was not appropriate during that era.
B
She feels these colours would attract more men than her blonde hair.
C
She feels these colours are less appealing than blonde.
D
She wants a fresh hairstyle after a long time.
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Q. 40
Anne suggests dyeing her hair to a different colour to test the love of young mem. Which of these was not the dye colour mentioned by her?
A
Yellow
B
Brown
C
Black
D
carrot
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Q. 41
What is the poet referring to Anne's hair as?
A
Tools of despair
B
Ramparts
C
Carrots
D
Honey-flavoured
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Q. 42
What were Anne's expectations from her potential suitors of young men?
A
She wanted a wealthy young man.
B
She wanted a man who would love her appearance.
C
She wanted a man who would love her inner beauty.
D
She wanted to be the fairest maiden of her time.
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Q. 43
The poet is addressing himself to Anne Gregory, but we the readers never see her at any point in the poem. Which style of literary device is this?
A
Alliteration
B
Anaphora
C
Anecdote
D
Apostrophe
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Q. 44
The poet is _________ when he says the line, "Never shall a young man..."
A
being arrogant
B
joking
C
portraying frustration
D
being cynical
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Q. 45
Which option lists the literary device used in the lines "Never shall a young man,/Thrown into despair/By those great honey-coloured..."?
A
Juxtaposition
B
Oxymoron
C
Enjambment
D
Assonance
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Q. 46
Young men would only fall for Anne because of her _____ and not her heart.
A
beautiful hair
B
carrot hair
C
caring soul
D
expressive eyes
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Q. 47
The poem 'For Anne Gregory' was published in 1933. Which of the following statement made in the poem do you think does NOT hold true in present day?
A
Only God knows and loves you for your true self.
B
Blonde hair is the beauty standard for women.
C
It is futile to expect men to only love you your nature.
D
Young men are thrown into despair when their love is not reciprocated.
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Q. 48
In the poem 'For Anne Gregory', which metaphor is used to describe Anne's blonde hair?
A
Honey-coloured ramparts
B
Great blonde hair
C
Honey-coated ramparts
D
Yellow hair on ear
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Q. 49
What is the tone of the poet in the lines "Love you for yourself alone And not your yellow hair"?
A
Narcissistic
B
Skeptic
C
Optimistic
D
Pessimistic
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Q. 50
Yeats gives a critique on the social ironism of true love and who is capable of giving it in his poem 'For Anne Gregory'. What side does he takes?
A
He deems men to be able to love in the form.
B
He deems men incapable of selfless and true love.
C
He deems God made men selfish and superficial.
D
He says love is what people feel through physical attraction.
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Q. 51
W.B. Yeats in this poem discusses the harsh truth of love that the humans experience. What is he emphasising on repeatedly?
A
Judge not lest you be judged.
B
Humans are faulty by nature.
C
Having faith in God will help you see people for their true self.
D
Don't expect people to love you for yourself.
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Q. 52
The poet states he knows the truth about unconditional love. Who told him that truth?
A
An atheist old man
B
An agnostic old man
C
A religious old man
D
A religious priest
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Q. 53
Select the correct statement from the following, regarding the portrayal and expectations of beauty standards in the poem.
A
Anne has a very narrow idea that only blonde hair is beautiful
B
Anne does not think she is beautiful in any way
C
Anne mocks the ideas of beauty and prefers to stay unchanged the way she is
D
Anne does not believe in physical beauty
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Q. 54
What does the word, "yesternight", mean?
A
last night
B
several nights ago
C
coming night
D
in the past
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Q. 55
Anne hopes that "young men in despair/May love me for myself alone." What quality does she portray here?
A
She despises the shallow nature of her young suitors.
B
She is being annoying like a pestering young child.
C
She is nihilistic of love from young men.
D
She is resilient yet naïve in her motive of finding true love.
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