12th Class English Keeping Quiet - Pablo Neruda Question Bank

done MCQs - Keeping Quiet Total Questions - 36

• question_answer1)

  Direction (1 - 4): Read the extract given below and answer the following questions by choosing the correct option.

  For once on the face of the Earth let's not speak in any language, let's stop for one second, and not move our arms so much. It would be an exotic moment without rush, without engines, we would all be together in a sudden strangeness.

  The poet uses the word 'let's' to
  A)
  initiate a conversation between the poet and the readers. done clear
  B)
  invite readers as part of the poem's larger call to humanity. done clear
  C)
  welcome readers into the world of the poem and its subject. done clear
  D)
  address readers as fellow members of the human race. done clear
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  Margaret Atwood said, "Language divides us into fragments, I wanted to be whole." Choose the option that correctly comments on the relationship between Margaret Atwood's words and the line from the above extract - "lets not speak in any language"
  A)
  Atwood endorses Neruda's call to not speak in any language. done clear
  B)
  Atwood justifies Neruda's request to not engage in any speaking. done clear
  C)
  Atwood undermines Neruda's intent to stop and not speak in any language. done clear
  D)
  Atwood surrenders to Neruda's desire for silence and not speak in any language. done clear
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  Why do you think the poet employs words like "exotic" and "strangeness"?
  A)
  To highlight the importance of everyone being together suddenly for once. done clear
  B)
  To emphasise the frentic activity and chaos that usually envelops human life. done clear
  C)
  To indicate the unfamiliarity of a sudden moment without rush or without engine. done clear
  D)
  To direct us towards keeping quiet and how we would all be together in that silence. done clear
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  Choose the option that correctly matches the idioms given in Column A with their meanings in Column B.

  	Column A		Column B
  1.	On the face of the earth	(i)	In existence
  2.	What on earth to accomplish something	(ii)	To do all possible
  3.	Move heaven and earth	(iii)	To express surprise or shock
  4.	The salt of the earth	(iv)	To be good and worthy

  A)
  1-(i); 2-(iv); 3-(iii); 4-(ii) done clear
  B)
  1-(i); 2-(iii); 3-(ii); 4-(iv) done clear
  C)
  1-(ii); 2-(i); 3-(iv); 4-(iii) done clear
  D)
  1-(iv); 2-(ii); 3-(iii); 4-(i) done clear
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  Direction (5 - 8): Read the extract given below and answer the following questions by choosing the correct option.

  "What I want should not be confused with total inactivity.

  Life is what it is about;

  I want no truck with death."

  About which confusion the poet is referring to here?
  A)
  Keeping still means total inactivity. done clear
  B)
  Introspect for sometime while being active. done clear
  C)
  Stillness and keeping quiet for some time. does not mean end of everything. done clear
  D)
  All of the above done clear
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  What is life about according to the poet?
  A)
  Living it gainfully done clear
  B)
  Living a hectic life with no time for anything else done clear
  C)
  Multiple activities to earn as much money as possible done clear
  D)
  Gainfully occupied with time to analyse and introspect done clear
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  Choose the book title that perfectly describes the purpose of the given lines.
  A)
  Silence: The Power of Quiet in the world full of Noise by Thick Nhat Han. done clear
  B)
  Of chaos and clarity by Rubu Yari done clear
  C)
  Awareness, Clarity, Power by Jill's McDonald done clear
  D)
  The confusion by Neal Stephenson done clear
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  Explain: 'No truck with death'.
  A)
  Inactivity mean death done clear
  B)
  No association with death as life is to be lived fully done clear
  C)
  Stillness and inactivity for few minutes in different from death done clear
  D)
  Both [b] and [c] done clear
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  Direction (9 - 12): Read the extract given below and answer the following questions by choosing the correct option.

  If we were not so single-minded about keeping our lives moving, and for once could do nothing, perhaps a huge silence might interrupt this sadness of never understanding ourselves and of threatening ourselves with death.

  Look at the images given below. Choose the image to which the above extract can be seen as an appropriate response.

  A)
  Option 1                        done clear
  B)
  Option 2 done clear
  C)
  Option 3                        done clear
  D)
  Option 4 done clear
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  What do you think is the mood of the poet in the above extract?
  A)
  Gloomy, cynical done clear
  B)
  Reflective, inspired done clear
  C)
  Introspective, aware done clear
  D)
  Critical, demotivated done clear
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  Pick the option that DOES NOT complete the given sentence suitably, as per the extract. Threatening ourselves with death
  A)
  feeds on the fear of death. done clear
  B)
  challenges finiteness of life. done clear
  C)
  keeps us rushing through life. done clear
  D)
  makes us resttess and impatient. done clear
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  What might the "huge silence" signify?
  A)
  Melancholy        done clear
  B)
  Understanding done clear
  C)
  Discomfort                     done clear
  D)
  Flexibility done clear
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  Read the statements given below carefully. Choose the option that best describes these statements, with reference to the poem.

  Statement I The poem 'Keeping Quiet' calls for change as much in the individual as human society at large.

  Statement II The poem 'Keeping Quiet' implies that individual change will lead to bigger societal change.

  Statement III Neruda believes that when people come together as a community, they will be able to bring a transformation in each person.

  A)
  Statement I is True, Statement II is False, and Statement III cannot be inferred. done clear
  B)
  Statement I and II cannot be inferred, Statement III is True. done clear
  C)
  Statement I is True, Statements II and III cannot be inferred. done clear
  D)
  Statement I cannot be inferred, Statement II cannot be inferred, Statement III is False. done clear
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  In the given poem, the poet uses a conversational style to
  A)
  teach an important lesson to mankind. done clear
  B)
  tell something important to mankind. done clear
  C)
  show intimate bonding to mankind. done clear
  D)
  get across his message to mankind. done clear
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  'And we will all keep still.' Choose the option that does not refer to 'still'.

  1. tranquil

  2. withal

  3. subdue

  4. assuage

  5. stagnant

  6. serene

  A)
  1, 2 and 3                      done clear
  B)
  2, 4 and 5 done clear
  C)
  1, 5 and 6          done clear
  D)
  3, 4 and 6 done clear
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  The poet of the poem specifically uses number 12. What do you think the number 12 in the poem signifies?
  A)
  the months of the year done clear
  B)
  the number of sun-signs done clear
  C)
  the numbers represented on the clock done clear
  D)
  All of the above done clear
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  Pick out the option that correctly describes why the poet makes a mention of languages.

  1. It leads to misunderstandings.

  2. It leads to violent quarrels and debates.

  3. It creates noise.

  4. It stops the process of introspection.

  A)
  1 and 2 done clear
  B)
  2 and 3 done clear
  C)
  1 and 4             done clear
  D)
  2 and 4 done clear
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  Pick Phrases that portray 'exotic moment' in the poem.

  1. Fisherman would not harm whales.

  2. Salt gatherers would not have hurt hands

  3. Victory with no survivors

  4. People would walk around with their brothers

  5. I want no truck with death

  A)
  1, 2 and 4    done clear
  B)
  2, 3 and 5 done clear
  C)
  1, 2 and 5                      done clear
  D)
  Only 1 and 2 done clear
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  There is 'a sudden strangeness' on counting to twelve in 'Keeping Quiet'. With reference this statement, which of the following is incorrect?
  A)
  People are always in a rush and thus, there is strangeness. done clear
  B)
  People cannot stop their work for silence. done clear
  C)
  Total inactivity resulting out of this is strangeness. done clear
  D)
  Fraternising with people in this silence is strange. done clear
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  Choose the correct option with respect to the two statements given below.

  Statement 1 Pablo Neruda focuses on all kinds of violence.

  Statement 2 He mentions that fisherman fish for whales resulting in violence against the environment.

  A)
  Statement 1 can be inferred but Statement 2 cannot be inferred. done clear
  B)
  Statement 1 cannot be inferred but Statement 2 can be inferred. done clear
  C)
  Statement 1 and Statement 2 can be inferred. done clear
  D)
  Statement 1 and Statement 2 cannot be inferred. done clear
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  How 'Keeping Quiet' is going to help the man who works as 'Salt gatherer'?
  A)
  He will get time to take care of his wounded hands. done clear
  B)
  He will not work as 'salt gatherer'. done clear
  C)
  He will introspect about the type of work he does. done clear
  D)
  None of the above done clear
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  What does the expression 'hurt hands' imply?
  A)
  Destruction that humans have caused to themselves. done clear
  B)
  Destruction caused to environment in pursuit of man's selfish needs. done clear
  C)
  Both [a] and [b] done clear
  D)
  None of the above done clear
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  What statement does Neruda make about wars?  
  A)
  Wars are of varied kinds-internal, green wars, wars with gas, with fire, etc. done clear
  B)
  Wars are wasteful and cause irrecoverable loss and damage to property and life. done clear
  C)
  Wars never yield any winners, and the loss is far greater than what can be measured. done clear
  D)
  War are unavoidable in the enduring struggle for human dignity and power. done clear
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  Explain the phrase: "Victory with No Survivors".
  A)
  Celebrating victory done clear
  B)
  Due to mass deaths no one is left to celebrate victory done clear
  C)
  Huge loss of human life done clear
  D)
  Huge loss of property done clear
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• question_answer25)
  What does the expression "put on clean clothes" imply?
  A)
  Leave the evil ways done clear
  B)
  To make peace with fellow human beings done clear
  C)
  Attend a conference in decent clothes done clear
  D)
  Both [a] and [b] done clear
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  "Those who prepare green wars, wars with gas, wars with fire, victory with no survivors, would put on clean clothes and walk about with their brothers in the shade, doing nothing.”

  On the basis of the extract, Choose the option that correctly identifies which statements are fact and which are opinion:

  (i) The lack of wars would not promote brotherhood unless people are not selfish.

  (ii) The wars mentioned in the poem correctly points out the violent nature of man.

  (iii) Wars present a desolate picture as not man can live to enjoy life.

  (iv) The poet stands firmly against wars and in silence finds the seeds of fraternity.

   
  A)
  Fact - (i) and (ii); Opinion-(iii) and (iv) done clear
  B)
  Fact-(ii) and (iii); Opinion-(i) and (iv) done clear
  C)
  Fact-(i) and (iii); Opinion-(ii) and (iv) done clear
  D)
  Fact-(ii) and (iv); Opinion-(i) and (iii) done clear
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  "What I want should not be confused with total inactivity."

  Choose the option that draws the most accurate parallel.

  keeping quiet: total inactivity =.....

  A)
  reflection and death done clear
  B)
  silence and chaos done clear
  C)
  stagnation and introspection done clear
  D)
  mindfulness and fear done clear
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  "If we were not so single-minded...” In the given line, single minded can imply

  1. Materialistism

  2. Greed

  3. Selfish nature

  4. Hypocritical

  5. Religious

  6. Caring

  A)
  1, 3 and 4                      done clear
  B)
  1, 2 and 3 done clear
  C)
  4, 5 and 6                      done clear
  D)
  1, 3 and 4 done clear
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  Look at the given book covers. Pick the option that reflects the idea behind the line 'perhaps a huge silence might interrupt this sadness of never understanding ourselves and of threatening ourselves with death.'

  A)
  Option 1                        done clear
  B)
  Option 2 done clear
  C)
  Option 3                        done clear
  D)
  Option 4 done clear
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• question_answer30)
  In the poem, "Earth” is meant as a ........
  A)
  example            done clear
  B)
  inspiration done clear
  C)
  revelation                       done clear
  D)
  Both [a] and [b] done clear
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  "Now I'll count up to twelve and you keep quiet and I will go." Why does the poet wish to go at the end of the poem?
  A)
  The poet does not believe people will be quiet. done clear
  B)
  The poet has already invested enough time. done clear
  C)
  The poet will move on and seek to inspire others. done clear
  D)
  The poet is marking the end of the poem by leaving. done clear
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  Choose the option that appropriately shows a quote which will be promoted by the poet.
  A)
  The quieter you become, the more you are able to hear          -Rumi done clear
  B)
  A fool is known by his speech and a wise man by silence              -Pythagorus. done clear
  C)
  Silence is only frightening to people who are compulsively verbalising          - William S. Burroughs done clear
  D)
  When you have nothing to say, say nothing             -Charles Caleb Colton. done clear
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  Choose the option that applies correctly to the two statements given below:

  Assertion The poet is against all kinds of immoral acts that destroy and damage our surroundings.

  Reason Keeping quiet is about silence and not about inactivity.

  A)
  Assertion and Reason are True, but Reason is not related to Assertion. done clear
  B)
  Assertion and Reason are True, but Reason is related to Assertion. done clear
  C)
  Assertion is True, Reason is False. done clear
  D)
  Assertion is False, Reason is True. done clear
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  According to Neruda, a huge silence can do good to us. With reference to the poem 'Keeping Quiet which of the following is TRUE?
  A)
  Silence leads to retrospection. done clear
  B)
  Silence means total inactivity. done clear
  C)
  Silence leads to sleep. done clear
  D)
  Death is the ultimate silence. done clear
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• question_answer35)
  What can be said about the poets perception of life?
  A)
  It is about introspection. done clear
  B)
  It is about harmony. done clear
  C)
  It is about chaos and noise. done clear
  D)
  It is a continuous evolution. done clear
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• question_answer36)

  Look at the statements given below.

  Choose the option that correctly identifies which statements are facts and which are opinions.

  1. Silence is the best way to introspect.

  2. Introspection can only come when a person is willing to do so.

  3. Nobody will be able to introspect in twelve seconds.

  4. Introspection for Neruda is symbolic of peace and fraternity.

  A)
  F-1 and 3, Q-2 and 4 done clear
  B)
  F-1 and4, Q-2 and 3 done clear
  C)
  F-2 and 4, O-1 and 3 done clear
  D)
  F-3 and 4, O-1 and 2 done clear
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