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1. Who is the poet of the poem 'Rain on the Roof'?
A. Robert Frost
B. Coates Kinney
C. Subramania Bharati
D. W. B. Yeats
Answer: B. Coates Kinney
Explanation: 'Rain on the Roof' is written by American lawyer, politician, and poet Coates Kinney.
2. What does 'humid shadows' refer to in the poem?
A. Dark clouds filled with water
B. Shadows of trees
C. Ghosts
D. Night time
Answer: A. Dark clouds filled with water
Explanation: 'Humid shadows' refers to the dark, water-laden clouds that hover over the starry sky before it rains.
3. Where is the poet lying when it rains?
A. On the grass
B. In the bed of his cottage chamber
C. Under a tree
D. On the terrace
Answer: B. In the bed of his cottage chamber
Explanation: The poet finds bliss in pressing the pillow of his cottage chamber bed while listening to the raindrops.
4. What sound creates an echo in the poet's heart?
A. The blowing wind
B. Every tinkle on the shingles (raindrops falling on roof tiles)
C. Thunder in the sky
D. Birds chirping
Answer: B. Every tinkle on the shingles (raindrops falling on roof tiles)
Explanation: "Every tinkle on the shingles / Has an echo in the heart..." - the sound of raindrops hitting the roof tiles creates deep echoes in his mind.
5. Who comes into the poet's memory as he listens to the rain?
A. His father
B. His mother
C. His friends
D. His sister
Answer: B. His mother
Explanation: "Now in memory comes my mother..." - listening to the patter of rain brings sweet memories of his deceased mother.
6. What does the poet's mother do in his memory?
A. Looks at him with fondness before leaving for the night
B. Sings a song to him
C. Tells him stories
D. Prepares breakfast for him
Answer: A. Looks at him with fondness before leaving for the night
Explanation: The poet remembers how his mother used to look at her children with affection before leaving them to sleep till dawn ("darling dreamers").
7. What is the meaning of the word 'shingles' in the poem?
A. Small stones
B. Wooden tiles on the roof
C. Window panes
D. Leaves
Answer: B. Wooden tiles on the roof
Explanation: 'Shingles' are rectangular wooden tiles used to cover roofs of houses.
8. What is described as 'bliss' by the poet?
A. Walking in the rain
B. Lying in bed with pillow pressed and listening to the soft rain
C. Dancing in the street
D. Watching rain from a window
Answer: B. Lying in bed with pillow pressed and listening to the soft rain
Explanation: The poet feels pure joy ("bliss") while lying comfortably in bed listening to the soft patter of rain above.
9. What does the word 'patter' mean in the poem?
A. Sound of footsteps
B. Sound of raindrops falling repeatedly
C. Sound of thunder
D. Sound of wind
Answer: B. Sound of raindrops falling repeatedly
Explanation: 'Patter' is an onomatopoeic word that represents the light, quick tapping sound made by rain falling on a surface.
10. What feeling does the poem overall convey?
A. Fear and terror
B. Nostalgia, comfort, and sweet memories
C. Anger and irritation
D. Loneliness and boredom
Answer: B. Nostalgia, comfort, and sweet memories
Explanation: The poem expresses a nostalgic tone as the gentle sound of rain evokes warm memories of childhood and maternal love.
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