Poem - The Grumble Family – L.M. Montgomery TNPSC Group 2 2A Questions

General English - Unit VII: Literary Works - Figures of Speech, Appreciation and Analysis of Poetry, Lines of Significance (15 Q)

Poem - The Grumble Family – L.M. Montgomery MCQ Questions


7.
What does the poet say about people who stay too long with the Grumble family?
A.
They enjoy the visit
B.
They become part of the family
C.
They are cured of sadness
D.
They laugh a lot
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ANSWER :
B. They become part of the family
8.
What kind of tone does the poet use?
A.
Sad and serious
B.
Angry and critical
C.
Humorous and cautionary
D.
Romantic and dreamy
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ANSWER :
C. Humorous and cautionary
9.
What figure of speech is in “never a Grumbler will own that he / Is connected with it”?
A.
Irony
B.
Simile
C.
Alliteration
D.
Metaphor
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ANSWER :
A. Irony
10.
According to the poem, what is the best way to live?
A.
With a smile and a song
B.
By correcting others
C.
With constant caution
D.
With wealth and power
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ANSWER :
A. With a smile and a song
11.
What do the words “amiss” and “gloomy” in the poem suggest?
A.
Peace and happiness
B.
Mistakes and sadness
C.
Strength and honor
D.
Fun and laughter
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ANSWER :
B. Mistakes and sadness
12.
The line “They growl at this and growl at that” uses which poetic device?
A.
Hyperbole
B.
Irony
C.
Repetition
D.
Simile
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ANSWER :
C. Repetition