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1) The tone of the given lines is

a) analytical.

b) despairing.

c) peaceful.

d) nervous.

2) Read statements A and B given below, and choose the option that correctly evaluates these statements. Statement A – The figure ‘I’ imagines a less-than-realistic view of being an orphan. Statement B – The figure ‘I’ does not like the speaker. a) A is true, B is false, according to the extract
b) A is true, and B cannot be clearly inferred from the extract.
c) A cannot be clearly inferred from the extract, and B is false.
d) A is true and can be inferred from the poem, and B is true too.

3) The golden silence is contrasted with the ____.
a) chaos of the street
b) constant instructions received
c) sweetness of freedom
d) hushed, bare feet

4) The rhyme scheme ‘aaa’ in the above extract is followed in all other stanzas of the poem that are written in parenthesis, i.e., (). Why?
Read the reasons given below, and choose the option that lists the most accurate reasoning:
(i) It shows the simplicity of the child’s thoughts.
(ii) It reflects the harmony and rhythm of the child’s inner world.
(iii) It mirrors a child’s expression.
(iv) It highlights the poet’s aesthetic sensibility.
a) (i) and (iv)
b) (i) and (ii)
c) (ii) and (iii)
d) (iii) and (iv)

5) Pick the option that lists the usage of the word ‘pattern’, as in the extract above.
a) That is a lovely pattern for the wallpaper.
b) He decided to wear a patterned shirt to the party.
c) Poetry is a form of pattern-making.
d) She patterned her hair after her favourite celebrity.

6) What does the repetition of “Amanda!” at the end of each line reflect?

a) It describes who the speaker is talking to.
b) It represents the absent-mindedness of the listener.
c) It shows the frustration of the speaker.
d) It helps create a rhyme scheme.

7) Select the option that fits with the following: slouching: straight: __: ___

a) transparent: translucent
b) lazy: agile
c) forgetful: lively
d) generous: liberal

(8). Amanda was a–

(i) angry girl
(a) The mermaid
(b) The orphan
(c) Both (a) and (b)
(d) None of (a) and (b)

9). The mermaid was happy, because–

(a) She lived under water
(b) She could swim
(c) She was alone
(d) There was no one to exercise control over her.

10). The orphan was happy, because–

(a) He had no one to be taken care of
(b) He could roam around
(c) He could spend silent times
(d) He could enjoy freedom

11. The life of the mermaid is–

(a) Lonely and sad
(b) Lonely and blissful
(c) Lonely and depressing
(d) Lonely and silent

12. Amanda experienced–

((a) Freedom
(b) Happiness
(c) Excitement
(d) Dominance

13. Amanda compared herself with–

(a) Cinderella
(b) A witch
(c) A princess
(d) Rapunzel

14. Amanda was asked by either a parent or an elder–

(a) not to bite her nails
(b) not to hunch her shoulders
(c) to sit straight
(d) All of the above

15. What did spoil Amanda’s childhood pleasures?

(a) Her failure in study
(b) her ugly look
(c) Constant controls exercised by her parents and elders on her
(d) Lack of friends.

16) The purpose of the speaker’s words in the given extract is to
a) show the speaker’s power over the listener.
b) make the listener a better human being.
c) advise the listener as an elder.
d) improve the listener’s posture and habits.

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17) Pick the option that lists the image which correctly corresponds to the speaker’s mood in the extract. CBSE Class 10 English MCQ Chapter 4 Amanda with Answers-2
a) Image (i)
b) Image (ii)
c) Image (iii)
d) Image (iv)

18) Alliteration is a literary device used in the extract.
Which of the following options DOES NOT include examples of this literary device?

a) The moon and the shimmering stars watched over us
b) With that charming chat, Catherine chose comfort
c) Away ran the pathetic pooch, pouting like a princess
d) Dee dee was driving down day after day