Chapter 6 - Keki N. Daruwala : Mother

Objective Type Questions

For each of the following questions, four alternatives are given for the answer. Only one of them is correct. Choose the correct alternative.

1. In the context of the poem, what role does the mother play?
   (a) Nurturer and Protector
   (b) Educator and Mentor
   (c) Friend and Confidante
   (d) Provider and Breadwinner

2. What is the tone of the poem "Mother"?
   (a) Joyful
   (b) Melancholic
   (c) Romantic
   (d) Humorous

3. The poem uses which literary device to convey its message?
   (a) Simile and Metaphor
   (b) Rhyme and Rhythm
   (c) Irony and Satire
   (d) Alliteration and Assonance

4. What emotion is most evident in the speaker’s portrayal of the mother?
   (a) Love
   (b) Anger
   (c) Fear
   (d) Regret

5. The poem’s structure is characterized by:
   (a) Free verse
   (b) Sonnet
   (c) Haiku
   (d) Ballad

6. What is the central image or symbol used in the poem?
   (a) Flowers
   (b) Birds
   (c) Fire
   (d) Rain

7. What does the poem suggest about the impact of war on familial relationships?
   (a) It strengthens them
   (b) It strains and challenges them
   (c) It has no effect
   (d) It improves communication

8. The poem’s title "Mother" implies a sense of:
   (a) Reverence
   (b) Indifference
   (c) Criticism
   (d) Celebration

9. What is the speaker’s attitude towards the mother’s actions in the poem?
   (a) Approval
   (b) Disapproval
   (c) Indifference
   (d) Confusion

10. The mother in the poem is portrayed as a symbol of:
    (a) Peace
    (b) Struggle
    (c) Wisdom
    (d) Betrayal

11. The poet’s language and style in "Mother" evoke a sense of:
    (a) Joy
    (b) Despair
    (c) Celebration
    (d) Confusion

12. The mother’s actions in the poem are described with the use of:
    (a) Vivid imagery
    (b) Technical jargon
    (c) Abstract concepts
    (d) Humorous anecdotes

13. What is the speaker’s perspective on the impact of conflict on the home front?
    (a) It has no impact
    (b) It brings the family closer
    (c) It disrupts and damages family life
    (d) It leads to prosperity

14. The poem suggests that the mother’s strength lies in her:
    (a) Physical abilities
    (b) Emotional resilience
    (c) Intellectual prowess
    (d) Financial stability

15. The poem explores the universal theme of:
    (a) Betrayal
    (b) Forgiveness
    (c) Motherhood
    (d) Friendship

16. What role does the setting play in the poem "Mother"?
    (a) It is irrelevant
    (b) It enhances the mood
    (c) It confuses the reader
    (d) It distracts from the theme

17. The poem suggests that the mother’s love is a source of:
    (a) Weakness
    (b) Strength
    (c) Confusion
    (d) Isolation

18. The poem implies that maternal love is a force that can:
    (a) Be easily replaced
    (b) Conquer all challenges
    (c) Wane over time
    (d) Create division

19. The mother in the poem is portrayed as a figure of:
    (a) Authority
    (b) Rebellion
    (c) Despair
    (d) Indifference

20. The poem’s mood can be described as:
    (a) Cheerful
    (b) Somber
    (c) Humorous
    (d) Mysterious

21. The mother’s love is described using which metaphor in the poem?
    (a) A soothing melody
    (b) A sharp blade
    (c) A protective shield
    (d) A fleeting shadow

22. The poem suggests that the mother’s actions are motivated by a sense of:
    (a) Greed
    (b) Duty
    (c) Indifference
    (d) Revenge

23. The poem’s imagery evokes a sense of:
    (a) Celebration
    (b) Desolation
    (c) Confusion
    (d) Amusement

24. The mother in the poem is a symbol of:
    (a) Weakness
    (b) Compassion
    (c) Betrayal
    (d) Incompetence

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