Poem - The Listeners – Walter de la Mare 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 Listeners – Walter de la Mare MCQ Questions


13.
The use of “smote upon the door” shows:
A.
Fear
B.
Weakness
C.
Strength and urgency
D.
Joy
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ANSWER :
C. Strength and urgency
14.
“A bird flew up out of the turret” adds to the:
A.
Peaceful mood
B.
Romantic setting
C.
Mysterious tone
D.
Political theme
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ANSWER :
C. Mysterious tone
15.
“Voice of the world of men” refers to:
A.
Nature
B.
Ghosts
C.
The Traveller’s call
D.
Other humans
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ANSWER :
C. The Traveller’s call
16.
Why is the house called “lone”?
A.
It has no furniture
B.
It is haunted
C.
It is in a forest and abandoned
D.
It’s very dark
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ANSWER :
C. It is in a forest and abandoned
17.
The “phantom listeners” are:
A.
Imaginary people
B.
Living villagers
C.
Ghosts or spirits
D.
Family of the Traveller
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ANSWER :
C. Ghosts or spirits
18.
What theme is central to this poem?
A.
War and peace
B.
Solitude and mystery
C.
Comedy and irony
D.
Fame and fortune
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ANSWER :
B. Solitude and mystery