Chapter 5 - Jayanta Mahapatra : Hunger

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. Where does the speaker encounter the fisherman in the poem?
   (a) At the seashore
   (b) In a marketplace
   (c) By the river
   (d) Inside a shack

2. What is the fisherman’s occupation?
   (a) Farmer
   (b) Hunter
   (c) Fisherman
   (d) Merchant

3. What is the primary emotion felt by the fisherman in the poem?
   (a) Anger and resentment
   (b) Joy and contentment
   (c) Despair and hunger
   (d) Fear and anxiety

4. What physical condition does the fisherman exhibit due to hunger?
   (a) Blindness
   (b) Lameness
   (c) Emaciated appearance
   (d) Speechlessness

5. What symbol is used to represent the fisherman’s poverty and hardship?
   (a) The sea
   (b) The sun
   (c) The old net
   (d) The sand

6. How does the poem portray the relationship between the fisherman and his daughter?
   (a) As one of neglect and indifference
   (b) As one of strained communication
   (c) As one of unwavering love and sacrifice
   (d) As one of constant conflict and anger

7. What internal conflict does the fisherman face?
   (a) Between love for his daughter and the need to survive
   (b) Between pride and the desire for help
   (c) Between fear of the sea and the need to fish
   (d) Between anger at society and acceptance of his fate

8. What literary device is used in the line "His bones thrashed his eyes"?
   (a) Metaphor
   (b) Simile
   (c) Personification
   (d) Hyperbole

9. What is the significance of the speaker’s presence in the poem?
   (a) To offer the fisherman food and help
   (b) To witness and document the fisherman’s plight
   (c) To contrast his own life with the fisherman’s
   (d) To symbolize the indifference of society

10. What is the underlying message of the poem?
    (a) The dangers of relying on the sea for survival
    (b) The importance of hard work and perseverance
    (c) The devastating consequences of poverty and hunger
    (d) The beauty and resilience of the human spirit

11. What is the central theme of Jayanta Mahapatra’s poem "Hunger"?
    (a) Love
    (b) Hunger
    (c) Nature
    (d) War

12. What does the speaker compare hunger to in the poem?
    (a) Fire
    (b) Ocean
    (c) Wind
    (d) Desert

13. In the poem, what does the poet suggest about hunger?
    (a) It is easily satisfied
    (b) It is insatiable
    (c) It is a temporary feeling
    (d) It is pleasant

14. Which poetic device is frequently used in "Hunger" to create an impactful rhythm?
    (a) Simile
    (b) Metaphor
    (c) Alliteration
    (d) Onomatopoeia

15. What is the mood of the poem "Hunger"?
    (a) Joyful
    (b) Melancholic
    (c) Angry
    (d) Humorous

16. What is the speaker’s attitude toward hunger in the poem?
    (a) Indifference
    (b) Acceptance
    (c) Resentment
    (d) Fear

17. What does the poet compare hunger to in the opening lines of the poem?
    (a) A snake
    (b) A river
    (c) A storm
    (d) A mountain

18. According to the poet, what is the outcome of satisfying hunger?
    (a) Bliss
    (b) Regret
    (c) Indifference
    (d) Renewed hunger

19. How does the poet use language to convey the intensity of hunger in the poem?
    (a) Through complex metaphors
    (b) Through simple and direct language
    (c) Through abstract symbols
    (d) Through excessive verbosity

20. How does the speaker describe the sensation of hunger in the poem?
    (a) Like a gentle breeze
    (b) Like a violent storm
    (c) Like a soothing melody
    (d) Like a stagnant pond

21. What is the relationship between hunger and satisfaction in the poem?
    (a) They are mutually exclusive
    (b) They are interdependent
    (c) Hunger leads to dissatisfaction
    (d) Satisfaction intensifies hunger

22. According to the poet, what does hunger do to the body?
    (a) Weakens it
    (b) Strengthens it
    (c) Energizes it
    (d) Numbs it

23. What role does imagery play in the poem "Hunger"?
    (a) It conveys abstract ideas
    (b) It appeals to the senses and enhances the meaning
    (c) It obscures the meaning
    (d) It creates a logical argument

24. What does the speaker suggest about the inevitability of hunger in the poem?
    (a) It can be avoided with effort
    (b) It is a natural and unavoidable part of life
    (c) It is a result of personal failure
    (d) It is a temporary phenomenon

25. What does the poem suggest about the role of society in perpetuating hunger?
    (a) Society is responsible for alleviating hunger
    (b) Society is indifferent to hunger
    (c) Society intensifies hunger
    (d) Society has no impact on hunger

26. What does the poet suggest about the impact of hunger on human behavior in the poem?
    (a) It makes people generous
    (b) It makes people selfish
    (c) It has no impact on behavior
    (d) It makes people indifferent

27. What is the significance of the repetition of certain phrases in the poem "Hunger"?
    (a) It emphasizes the urgency of hunger
    (b) It creates a sense of monotony
    (c) It adds to the confusion of the poem
    (d) It has no specific significance

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