1st Year English First half Book Paper

Q1. Multiple choice questions (Attempt all · 15 × 1 = 15)

1. The tragedy of the nineteenth century is the _____ due to the lack of faith in any other positive force:
   1. Loss of strength
   2. Loss of hope
   3. Loss of emotion
   4. All of these
2. What solution does Elaine propose for the seating problem?
   1. Rearrange the chairs closer together.
   2. Add another table.
   3. Use fewer plates.
   4. Call more guests.
3. What does the poet compare the wind to in the line "Are you a beast of field and tree"?
   1. A child
   2. A bird
   3. A beast
   4. A kite
4. Which character is suggested to join the dinner at the last minute?
   1. Uncle George
   2. Mr. Morgan
   3. Mr. Tupper
   4. Mrs. Sedgwick
5. How does the poet feel about the world's state of human relationships?
   1. Hopeful
   2. Confused
   3. Disappointed
   4. Indifferent
6. What lesson can be learned from Mrs. Pringle's experiences in the scene?
   1. Always have backup plans for events.
   2. Social status is the most important.
   3. Flexibility and adaptability are key
   4. Avoid hosting dinner parties.
7. Identify the poetic device in "I thought of my family, oh what a mess."
   1. Irony
   2. Metaphor
   3. Simile
   4. Imagery
8. Mrs. Pringle wanted ______ to attend the dinner because she wanted him to marry Elaine.
   1. Dunham
   2. Mr. Farnsworth
   3. Prince of wales
   4. None of these
9. What device is used when a speaker directly addresses someone or something that isn't present in the poem?
   1. Metaphor
   2. Apostrophe
   3. Simile
   4. Personification
10. How does the number of guests finally resolve?
    1. Exactly fourteen guests.
    2. Thirteen guests remain.
    3. More guests than expected.
    4. Only eight guests show up.
11. The phase"my friend suddenly changed" demonstrates which poetic device?
    1. Metaphor
    2. Personification
    3. Hyperbole
    4. Simile
12. What is Mrs. Pringle's main concern about seating arrangements?
    1. Having enough food for everyone.
    2. Ensuring her husband sits at the head of the table.
    3. The comfort of all guests.
    4. The symmetry of the table setting.
13. How does the poet feel in the first two lines?
    1. Happy and excited
    2. Angry and frustrated
    3. Sad and overwhelmed
    4. Curious and thoughtful
14. Mrs. Pringle is a woman of________.
    1. Old ideas
    2. Fashion
    3. Courage
    4. Designer
15. In the poem, the speaker initially opens the door because:
    1. She recognized the visitor's face.
    2. She was expecting someone
    3. She heard a familiar knock
    4. She wanted to play a game