MCQ Practice – Class 6 to 10

Q1. Which line shows that the koel's soul itself is burning with love?

A. "Concealed in the mango-leaves, thou singest!" B. "The shades of mangoes burn!" C. "What keeps thee fresh, yet charred?" D. "My flaming soul asks, 'Where? where is my Beloved?'"

Q2. The speaker asks the leaves, "why are thy leaves so still?" because _____.

A. he dislikes trees B. he wonders why there is no movement or message C. he wants a storm D. he cannot hear the koel's answer

Q3. Which of the following best describes the mood of the poem?

A. Joyful without any pain B. Calm and emotionless C. Passionate and restless D. Fearful and frightened

Q4. According to the poem and exercises, why is the koel praised?

A. For her colourful wings B. For her bravery in war C. For her sweet, love-filled voice D. For her ability to fly high

Q5. The capital letter in the word "Bird" in the phrase "O little Bird!" mainly shows _____.

A. a grammatical error B. lack of knowledge C. beginning of a sentence D. emphasis and respect, as if it were a proper name

Q6. Where is the koel concealed when she sings, according to the poem?

A. in the mango-leaves B. on the rooftop C. in the rose bush D. in the bamboo grove

Q7. What does the poet's question "What keeps thee fresh, yet charred?" suggest?

A. Love can burn yet keep one spiritually fresh B. The bird is dead C. The bird has been washed in water D. The bird has no feelings

Q8. The poem "Koel" mainly describes the _____.

A. noise of a city B. journey of a traveller C. cry of a child D. call and restlessness of a bird in love

Q9. In the line "Koel! what lightning fell? what singed thy wings?" the poet is using _____.

A. a direct question to the bird B. a description of a storm C. a warning to the bird D. a command to be silent

Q10. Which line directly shows that love has transformed the koel?

A. "Why are thy leaves so still?" B. "The shades of mangoes burn!" C. "What singed thy wings?" D. "The Fire of Love has charred my wings, and made me anew"

Quiz – Koel (The Black Cuckoo)