MCQ Chapter 4 Thing of Beauty Class 12 English

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Thing of Beauty MCQ Questions Class 12 English

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Question. Which figure of speech is used in the phrase “Some shape of beauty”?
A) Alliteration
B) Metaphor
C) Simile
D) Irony

Question. Who composed the poem, ‘A Thing of Beauty’?
A) Kamala Das.
B) Adrienne Rich
C) John Keats
D) Robert frost

Question. Where was John Keats born?
A) America.
B) Australia
C) England
D) New Zealand

Question. At what age did he die?
A) 50 years.
B) 25 years.
C) 80 years.
D) 100 years.

Question. Why did Endymion wander through the forest?
A) To search for new grassland for his sheep.
B) To look for water for his thirsty sheep.
C) To seek out Cynthia, the Moon Goddess.
D) To find a new way to a new country.

Question. This poem is based on _____legend.
A) Indian.
B) Greek
C) Chinese.
D) Roman.

Question. Why do we need a flowery band?
A) To look beautiful
B) To smile
C) To be joyful
D) To have strength and joy in spite of all sadness

Question. What does a thing of beauty do for us?
A) gives hope
B) gives happiness
C) removes pain and sufferings
D) all of these

Question. What does ‘brink’ mean?
A) roof top
B) a rocky space
C) mountain top
D) an edge at the top

Question. What image does the poet use to describe that beauty is everlasting?
A) A bower quiet for us
B) Some shape of beauty
C) Joy forever
D) Spite of despondence

Question. Name the figure of speech used in ‘cooling covert’.
A) metaphor
B) alliteration
C) pun
D) simile

Question. Name the figure of speech used in ‘endless fountain’.
A) metaphor
B) hyperbole
C) synecdoche
D) transferred epithet

Question. How does a thing of beauty act as a source of good health for us?
A) it provides sound sleep
B) it gives you peace
C) it provides quiet breathing
D) all of these

Question. Which of the following does not make our spirits dark?
A) spite of despondence
B) inhuman dearth of noble natures
C) gloomy days
D) shape of beauty

Question. What do old and young trees do?
A) make cooling covert
B) provide sound sleep
C) provide shade to sheep
D) make the rills clear

Question. What does the word ‘pall’ indicate in the poem?
A) pessimism
B) optimism
C) shelter
D) covering

Question. What are the things that are read or heard by us?
A) Plays and classical music
B) Novels and songs
C) Lovely tales
D) Poetry and western music

Question. How would you categorize the poem “A Thing of Beauty”?
A) A realistic poem
B) A religious poem
C) A romantic poem
D) A Medieval poem

Question. According to Keats, what are the things that cause suffering to human beings?
i) Lack of nobility in human nature
ii) Death while trying to show heroism
iii) All the scary stories we have heard in childhood
iv) Gloomy days
v) Darkened way that we follow to pursue our goal
OPTIONS
A) i) , ii), iii)
B) i), iii), iv)
C) i), iv, v)
D) i), iii), v)

True False Questions

Question. A thing of beauty transcends time and doesn’t fade

Question. Beauty is best left undefined.

Question. The world is full of frustrations, disappointments and inhuman noble nature.

Question. Artists, singers, musicians perceive different forms of beauty but in the same way.

Question. The sun and the moon comfort man and beast in different seasons.

Question. In spite of all the negative aspects of life on that planet, we find ourselves attached to the Earth because of the existence of the beautiful things.

Question. The streams mentioned by the poet create cooling ambience in winter season.

Question. Daffodils and musk-roses mentioned by the poet are flowers that add to the list of the things of beauty.

Question. According to Keats death is nothing by a source of great misery and it stands in sharp contrast to the immortality that is the inherent nature of a thing of beauty.

Question. It is only the young and old trees which are a symbol of everlasting beauty.

Question. Rhyme scheme used in the poem is aabbccdd.

Question. Meaning of despondence is dependence.

Question. The meaning of spite is ill feeling.

Question. The meaning of brink is edge.

Question. Things of beauty have a long-lasting impression on us.

Question. Daffodils live in a world of blue.

Question. Grandeur is associated with the mighty dead

Question. Nature is an endless fountain that provides us immortal drink. (T/F)

Question. Mid-forest brake is made rich by blooming of the beautiful mask-roses. (T/F)

Question. Old and young trees sprout prove a blessing for the simple sheep. (T/F)

Question. Malice born of disappointment in life is the cause of human suffering. (T/F)

Question. John Keats is an American Romantic poet. (T/F)

Assertion Reason Questions

Question. Assertion: Human spirits live in hopelessness.
Reason: There is a dearth of noble natures.
A) Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
B) Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
C) Assertion is true, Reason is false.
D) Assertion is false, Reason is true.

Question. Assertion: A thing of beauty revives our spirits.
Reason: Some shape of beauty moves away the pall from our dark spirits.
A) Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
B) Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
C) Assertion is true, Reason is false.
D) Assertion is false, Reason is true.

Question. Assertion: ‘An endless fountain of immortal drink’ describes the eternal nature of beauty.
Reason: It is a kind of flowery band that binds us to the earth.
A) Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
B) Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
C) Assertion is true, Reason is false.
D) Assertion is false, Reason is true.

Question. Assertion: There is no hope left for humanity.
Reason: The earth is full of hatred, negativity and inhuman nature of people.
A) Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is correct explanation of Assertion.
B) Both Assertion and Reason both are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
C) Assertion is true, Reason is false.
D) Assertion is false, Reason is true.

Question. Assertion: Dooms of the mighty dead have grandeur.
Reason: These dooms are magnificent and impressive.
A) Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
B) Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
C) Assertion is true, Reason is false.
D) Assertion is false, Reason is true.

Question. Assertion: Beauty is the endless fountain of immortal drink.
Reason: Beauty is God’s gift to man.
A) Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
B) Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
C) Assertion is true, Reason is false.
D) Assertion is false, Reason is true.

Question. Assertion: Trees provide shade to the sheep.
Reason: Shade is like a boon and makes life easier.
A) Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
B) Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
C) Assertion is true, Reason is false.
D) Assertion is false, Reason is true.

Question. Assertion: There is greatness associated with the death of mighty heroic personalities.
Reason: The great heroic personalities die for some great cause while pursuing some great ideal.
A) Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
B) Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
C) Assertion is true, Reason is false.
D) Assertion is false, Reason is true.

Question. Assertion: Our childhood stories are scary as they are talk of demons and supernatural beings.
Reason: Childhood stories cannot be included in the category of things of beauty.
A) Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
B) Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
C) Assertion is true, Reason is false.
D) Assertion is false, Reason is true.

Question. Assertion: A thing of beauty is a joy forever because of its effect on the soul.
Reason: Keats believes in the power of Nature to give us everlasting joy and happiness.
A) Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
B) Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion
C) Assertion is true, Reason is false.
D) Assertion is false, Reason is true.

Question. Assertion: Human beings themselves are responsible for bringing pain and suffering in their lives.
Reason: Greed, selfishness and loss of faith bring despondency and disappointment which cause pain and suffering.
A) Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
B) Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
C) Assertion is true, Reason is false.
D) Assertion is false, Reason is true.

Question. Assertion: A thing of beauty moves away the pall from our dark spirits. Reason: Its loveliness increases.
A) Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
B) Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
C) Assertion is true, Reason is false.
D) Assertion is false, Reason is true.

Question. Assertion: A thing of beauty keeps a bower quiet for us.
Reason: A thing of beauty is a source of peace and tranquillity.
A) Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
B) Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
C) Assertion is true, Reason is false.
D) Assertion is false, Reason is true.

Question. Assertion: The deed of the mighty dead gives us pleasure.
Reason: They are associated with heroic tales and grandeur.
A) Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is correct explanation of Assertion.
B) Both Assertion and Reason both are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
C) Assertion is true, Reason is false.
D) Assertion is false, Reason is true.

Question. Assertion: Beauty has a short impact on us.
Reason: Its loveliness never fades away.
A) Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is correct explanation of Assertion.
B) Both Assertion and Reason both are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
C) Assertion is true, Reason is false.
D) Assertion is false, Reason is true.

Question. Assertion: Our attachments to the beautiful things is like a flowery band
Reason: It binds us to nature and is a source of eternal happiness.
A) Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is correct explanation of Assertion.
B) Both Assertion and Reason both are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
C) Assertion is true, Reason is false.
D) Assertion is false, Reason is true.

Question. Assertion: Beauty is like a shady tree under which all creatures can sleep peacefully.
Reason: Beauty has a soothing effect on every spirit.
A) Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is correct explanation of Assertion.
B) Both Assertion and Reason both are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
C) Assertion is true, Reason is false.
D) Assertion is false, Reason is true.

Question. Assertion: Assertion: Nature is an endless fountain of immortal drink.
Reason: It pours unto us from heaven.
A) Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
B) Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
C) Assertion is true, Reason is false.
D) Assertion is false, Reason is true.

Question. Assertion: A beautiful thing is constant source of joy.
Reason: It never fades away.
A) Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
B) Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
C) Assertion is true, Reason is false.
D) Assertion is false, Reason is true.

Case/Source Based Questions

Therefore, on every morrow, are we wreathing 
A flowery band to bind us to the earth,

Question. What are we doing every morning?
(A) Trying to be surrounded by beautiful things
(B) Trying to get the maximum benefit of earth bounty
(C) Crying for beauty
(D) Trying to save the beautiful things on earth

Question. The use of ‘therefore’ in the beginning of the extract is connected to a previous idea and also indicative of some previous cause. What is the idea/cause?
(A) That a thing of beauty is a joy for ever
(B) That a sleep gives sweet dreams and good health
(C) That we want to bind ourselves to earth
(D) Both options (A) and (C) above

Question. The poet has used ‘are we wreathing’ instead of ‘we are wreathing’ because
(A) He is posing a question
(B) He may lack the knowledge of grammar
(C) He knows that such errors are acceptable in poetry
(D) He is using a poetic device called inversion

Question. By the second line of the extract, the poet means to say that-
(A) Human beings live and die on earth
(B) Human beings should protect the beautiful things on earth
(C) Human beings are also a part of nature
(D) Human beings love to live on earth because of the beautiful things on earth

In spite of all
Some shape of beauty moves away the pall
From our dark spirits. Such the sun, the moon,
Trees old and young sprouting a shady boon
For simple sheep.

Question. What move away the pall from our dark spirits?
A) The Sun and the Moon.
B) The lovely forests and rivers.
C) The inspiring stories of the great heroes and noble people.
D) All of the above.

Question. What is the rhyming scheme?
A) aabbc
B) abcaB)
C) abbcA)
D) aabcc

Question. The poetic device used in ” Trees old and young ” is
A) Alliteration.
B) Simile.
C) Antithesis.
D) Metaphor

Question. The poetic device used in” a bower quiet for us” is
A) personification
B) metaphor
C) hyperbole.
D) simile.

And such too is the grandeur of the dooms
We have imagined for the mighty dead;
All lovely tales that we have heard or read;
An endless fountain of immortal drink,
Pouring unto us from heaven’s brink

Question. Name the poem and the poet.
A) The Thing of Beauty, John Keats
B) A Thing of Beauty, Stephen Spender
C) A Thing of Grandeur, John Milton
D) A Thing of Beauty, John Keats

Question. What image does the poet use in these lines to show the eternity of the beautiful things?
A) Grandeur of dooms
B) Lovely tales
C) Heaven’s brink
D) Immortal drink

Question. What is the effect of this ‘immortal drink’ on us?
A) Gives us everlasting joy
B) Brings back mighty dead
C) Makes us endless fountains
D) Shows us grandeur of dooms

Question. Rhyme scheme of these five lines is
A) abcde
B) aabbc
C) abbcc
D) abbcd

And such too is the grandeur of the dooms
We have imagined for the mighty dead;
All lovely tales that we have heard or read;
An endless fountain of immortal drink,
Pouring unto us from the heaven’s brink.

Question. grandeur of the dooms’ refers to
(A) Tales of great men heard or read
(B) Deeds of great men published
(C) Monuments erected for great men
(D) Biography of great men

Question. By ‘lovely tales’ the poet means the stories
(A) Of deeds of the heroic dead
(B) Of kings and queens
(C) Of natural beauty
(D) Of Gods and Goddesse

Question. The phrase ‘immortal drink’ means amrit which after drinking a living being never dies and lives forever. It is not possible. Here the poet is said to have used a figure of speech called-
(A) Metaphor
(B) Hyperbole
(C) Antithesis
(D) Oxymoron

Question. According to the poet, which of the following pours from heaven?
(A) Water in the form of rain
(B) Happiness in the form of nature
(C) Grandeur in the form of great deeds
(D) Blessing in the form of beauty