Poetry

Chapter 3 - Toru Dutt : Lakshman

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. What was Toru Dutt's full name?
   (a) Toru Dipti Dutt
   (b) Toru Devi Dutt
   (c) Tarulutta Dutt
   (d) Toru Deepa Dutt

2. In which year was Toru Dutt born?
   (a) 1856
   (b) 1861
   (c) 1871
   (d) 1882

3. What language did Toru Dutt primarily write her poetry in?
   (a) French
   (b) Sanskrit
   (c) Bengali
   (d) English

4. Which work by Toru Dutt is a collection of poems based on Indian themes and legends?
   (a) "A Sheaf Gleaned in French Fields"
   (b) "Bianca, or The Young Spanish Maiden"
   (c) "Ancient Ballads and Legends of Hindustan"
   (d) "Le Journal de Mademoiselle d'Arvers"

5. Toru Dutt's family belonged to which Indian state?
   (a) Punjab
   (b) Bengal
   (c) Maharashtra
   (d) Kerala

6. Which of Toru Dutt's siblings was also a well-known poet and writer?
   (a) Aru Dutt
   (b) Kali Dutt
   (c) Rabindranath Dutt
   (d) Abju Dutt

7. Toru Dutt was fluent in which classical language, evident in her translations of Hindu epics?
   (a) Sanskrit
   (b) Latin
   (c) Greek
   (d) Arabic

8. In addition to poetry, Toru Dutt wrote a novel titled:
   (a) "The Forest of Thieves"
   (b) "The Golden Threshold"
   (c) "Bianca, or The Young Spanish Maiden"
   (d) "Kopal-Kundala"

9. Toru Dutt spent a significant part of her life in which European country?
   (a) France
   (b) Italy
   (c) England
   (d) Germany

10. Which prominent Indian poet was influenced by Toru Dutt's work?
    (a) Rabindranath Tagore
    (b) Sarojini Naidu
    (c) Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay
    (d) Harivansh Rai Bachchan

11. Toru Dutt's poetry often intertwines elements of:
    (a) Realism and Naturalism
    (b) Romanticism and Classicism
    (c) Modernism and Surrealism
    (d) Victorian and Gothic styles

12. What is the theme of Toru Dutt's poem "Sita"?
    (a) Nature's Beauty
    (b) Women's Empowerment
    (c) Devotion and Sacrifice
    (d) Critique of Colonialism

13. Who is the speaker of the poem "Lakshman"?
    (a) Lakshman himself
    (b) Sita
    (c) Ram
    (d) An omniscient narrator

14. What is the setting of the poem?
    (a) In Ram's palace in Ayodhya
    (b) During Rama's exile in the forest
    (c) During the battle with Ravana in Lanka
    (d) After Ram's return to Ayodhya

15. What is the primary emotion felt by Lakshman in the poem?
    (a) Joyful and triumphant
    (b) Angry and resentful
    (c) Sad and melancholic
    (d) Fearful and anxious

16. How does the poem portray Lakshman’s relationship with Ram?
    (a) As one of rivalry and jealousy
    (b) As one of unwavering loyalty and devotion
    (c) As one of constant tension and disagreement
    (d) As one of growing resentment and bitterness

17. Identify the literary device used in the line "And the moon, once loved by thee, / In his silver pride and might / Looks down in silent sympathy, / On thy lonely, restless night."
    (a) Metaphor
    (b) Personification
    (c) Simile
    (d) Hyperbole

18. What internal conflict does Lakshman face?
    (a) Between his love for Ram and his duty to Urmila
    (b) Between his desire for revenge and his commitment to non-violence
    (c) Between his longing for peace and his need to fulfill his responsibilities as a warrior
    (d) Between his loyalty to Ram and his own personal ambitions

19. What is the significance of the mention of Urmila in the poem?
    (a) To highlight Lakshman’s physical separation from her
    (b) To emphasize the sacrifices made by women during war
    (c) To portray her as a weak and dependent figure
    (d) To symbolize the constancy and faithfulness of love

20. What is the underlying message of the poem?
    (a) The importance of bravery and strength in battle
    (b) The sacrifices made by warriors in the fight for righteousness
    (c) The emotional cost of duty and loyalty
    (d) The enduring power of love and devotion

21. What internal conflict does Lakshman face?
    (a) Between love for Ram and duty to Urmila
    (b) Between desire for revenge and commitment to non-violence
    (c) Between longing for peace and need to fulfill responsibilities as a warrior
    (d) Between loyalty to Ram and personal ambitions

22. How does the poem challenge traditional expectations of heroism and masculinity through Lakshman’s emotional vulnerability?
    (a) By showing him as insecure and weak
    (b) By portraying his emotions as feminine
    (c) By highlighting his dependence on Ram
    (d) By emphasizing his vulnerability as a sign of true strength and humanity

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