A Funny Man — English STD 7 — Question

Why did the poet stagger back when offered the “rose”?

What did the leopard have a weakness for?

Who is being referred to as “great sons” in the poem?

What does the phrase ‘cinders red on the sky’ tell us about the train at night?

What does the story of Arunima narrates?

Complete the following by choosing the correct option from those given in brackets.
The poet repeats the line, ‘…there isn’t a train goes by,’ in all three stanzas to ____________.
(highlight the speaker’s fascination with the train/suggest that the area has many trains passing through).

Why did Arunima approach Bachendri Pal?

Identify the rhyme scheme of the poem from the options given below.
1. AABB
2. ABCA
3. ABAB
4. ABBC

Who are the two guests visiting Mrs. Shaw’s home?

Select the correct option.
What does Sunder Singh convey about the tunnel?
He says that ___________ (it is damp and sticky inside/he has lent it to the Government).