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MCQs (Multiple Choice Questions)
1. What is the primary setting of the poem "A Tiger in the Zoo"?A) A jungle
B) A zoo
C) A circus
D) A forest
Answer: B) A zoo
2. How does the tiger feel in captivity?A) Happy and content
B) Angry and frustrated
C) Playful and energetic
D) Sleepy and lazy
Answer: B) Angry and frustrated
3. What does the tiger do to express its frustration in the zoo?A) Roars loudly
B) Jumps around
C) Stares at the visitors
D) Sleeps in a corner
Answer: A) Roars loudly
4. What is the poet's description of the tiger's appearance?A) Dull and grey
B) Bright and colorful
C) Striped and majestic
D) Small and weak
Answer: C) Striped and majestic
5. Which line suggests the tiger’s longing for freedom?A) "He should be lurking in shadow"
B) "He is locked in a concrete cell"
C) "He should be stalking the wild"
D) "He paces in his cage"
Answer: C) "He should be stalking the wild"
6. What is the mood of the tiger as portrayed in the poem?A) Joyful
B) Indifferent
C) Sorrowful
D) Playful
Answer: C) Sorrowful
7. What does the tiger’s pacing symbolize?A) Restlessness and confinement
B) Happiness and playfulness
C) Strength and power
D) Calmness and peace
Answer: A) Restlessness and confinement
8. How does the poem contrast the tiger's natural habitat with the zoo?A) The tiger prefers the zoo
B) The zoo is safer for the tiger
C) The zoo limits the tiger’s natural instincts
D) The tiger enjoys the company of people
Answer: C) The zoo limits the tiger’s natural instincts
9. What does the poet imply about the nature of captivity?A) It is beneficial for wild animals
B) It is a form of protection
C) It leads to the loss of identity and freedom
D) It is necessary for conservation
Answer: C) It leads to the loss of identity and freedom
10. What is the poet’s overall message in "A Tiger in the Zoo"?A) Captivity can be enjoyable for wild animals
B) Wild animals should be admired in their natural habitat
C) Zoos are essential for wildlife preservation
D) Wild animals are better off in zoos than in the wild
Answer: B) Wild animals should be admired in their natural habitat
11. Which of the following best describes the tone of the poem?A) Playful
B) Sarcastic
C) Melancholic
D) Optimistic
Answer: C) Melancholic
12. What does the phrase "he should be lurking in shadow" suggest about the tiger?A) It is lazy and prefers to sleep
B) It is meant to be a predator in the wild
C) It enjoys hiding from people
D) It is frightened of humans
Answer: B) It is meant to be a predator in the wild
13. How does the poet convey the theme of confinement in the poem?A) By describing the tiger’s hunger
B) By illustrating the tiger's behavior in a cage
C) By showing the beauty of the tiger
D) By highlighting the joys of the zoo
Answer: B) By illustrating the tiger's behavior in a cage
14. What effect does the concrete cell have on the tiger according to the poem?A) It comforts the tiger
B) It enhances the tiger's strength
C) It diminishes the tiger's spirit
D) It keeps the tiger safe
Answer: C) It diminishes the tiger's spirit
15. In the poem, what role do the visitors play in the tiger's life?A) They provide companionship
B) They are sources of entertainment
C) They serve as a reminder of its captivity
D) They help the tiger feel better
Answer: C) They serve as a reminder of its captivity
16. What does the tiger’s "golden stripes" symbolize in the poem?A) Beauty and elegance
B) Danger and ferocity
C) The wilderness
D) Freedom
Answer: A) Beauty and elegance
17. How does the poet portray the contrast between the tiger's wild nature and its captive state?A) By using vivid imagery of the jungle
B) By describing the tiger’s movements in the cage
C) By contrasting the tiger's past with its present
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
18. What does the tiger's roaring signify in the poem?A) A call for help
B) Its dominance over other animals
C) Its sadness and frustration
D) Its joy and excitement
Answer: C) Its sadness and frustration
19. In which part of the poem does the poet emphasize the tiger’s lost freedom?A) At the beginning
B) In the middle
C) At the end
D) Throughout the poem
Answer: D) Throughout the poem
20. What is the significance of the title "A Tiger in the Zoo"?A) It reflects the admiration for tigers
B) It highlights the contrast between nature and captivity
C) It suggests a playful atmosphere
D) It indicates a focus on animal behavior
Answer: B) It highlights the contrast between nature and captivity
21. Which emotion is NOT associated with the tiger in the poem?A) Anger
B) Happiness
C) Loneliness
D) Despair
Answer: B) Happiness
22. What does the poet mean by the line “He should be stalking the wild”?A) The tiger enjoys being in the zoo
B) The tiger's natural instinct is to hunt
C) The tiger feels safe in captivity
D) The tiger prefers to be with humans
Answer: B) The tiger's natural instinct is to hunt
23. What literary device is used when describing the tiger's movements in the cage?A) Alliteration
B) Simile
C) Personification
D) Imagery
Answer: D) Imagery
24. How does the poet feel about the tiger's life in captivity?A) He believes it is beneficial
B) He feels pity and sadness for the tiger
C) He thinks it is exciting
D) He is indifferent to the tiger’s situation
Answer: B) He feels pity and sadness for the tiger
25. What is the underlying message about zoos in the poem?A) They are places of education
B) They are necessary for conservation
C) They can harm the true nature of wild animals
D) They provide a safe environment for animals
Answer: C) They can harm the true nature of wild animals
