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Our Casuarina Tree MCQ

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Our Casuarina Tree MCQ
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Our Casuarina Tree MCQ

Our Casuarina Tree – An Autobiographical Nostalgic and Evocative Poem

Toru Dutt [1856-1877]

MCQ – 1 Mark

Different Categorical Important Questions

Informative

1. The poet of the poem, ‘Our Casuarina Tree’ is

(A) Aru Dutt

(B) P. Lal

(C) Kamala Das

(D) Toru Dutt.

2. Toru Dutt’s birth name was

(A) Tara Dutta

(B) Taralata Dutta

(C) Tarulatta Dutta

(D) Torubala Datta.

3. Toru Dutt was born on

(A) March 4, 1856

(B) March 4, 1756

(C) March 8, 1856

(D) March 6, 1856.

4. Toru Dutt was later converted to—

(A) Jainism

(B) Buddhism

(C) Islam

(D) Christianity.

5. Toru Dutt had a great influence on—

(A) American modernist poetry

(B) French Literature

(C) Indo-Anglian poetry

(D) Indian folktales.

6. Toru Dutt’s first work was published in

(A) 1874

(B) 1870

(C) 1876

(D) 1880.

7. Toru Dutt got her primary education in

(A) Delhi

(B) Ranchi

(C) Patna

(D) Kolkata.

8. Toru Dutt’s family converted to Christianity in

(A) 1862

(B) 1864

(C) 1870

(D) 1872.

9. Her family travelled to Europe in—

(A) 1860

(B) 1869

(C) 1875

(D) 1880.

10. Toru’s ‘Our Casuarina Tree’ was published in

(A) 1881

(B) 1875

(C) 1882

(D) 1886.

11. The poem ‘Our Casuarina Tree’ was published in the poetry collection—

(A) Songs of Casuarina tree

(B) Modern poems of India

(C) Tales of Hindus

(D) Ancient Ballads and Legends of Hindustan.

12. The tree mentioned in the poem is a—

(A) Neem

(B) Banyan

(C) Peepal

(D) Casuarina.

13. The setting of the poem ‘Our Casuarina Tree’ is—

(A) a serene garden

(B) a vast desert

(C) a vast valley

(D) a hilltop.

14. The two siblings of the poet are —

(A) Aru and Abju

(B) Apu and Rupu

(C) Anu and Ava

(D) Apa and Ana.

15. ‘Our Casuarina Tree’ by Toru Dutt has a deep—

(A) historical significance

(B) political importance

(C) personal relation

(D) economic impact.

16. The Casuarina tree bore the poet’s happy memories and sweet companions of her—

(A) childhood

(B) adulthood

(C) young adulthood

(D) old age.

17. The tree is described in the poem as

(A) dark and twisted

(B) small and fragile

(C) majestic and grand

(D) crooked and gnarled.

18. In the poem ‘Our Casuarina Tree,’ a ‘python’ refers to

(A) a bird

(B) a creeper

(C) a flower

(D) a leaf.

19. The poem ‘Our Casuarina Tree’ represents the poet’s strong connection with—

(A) history

(B) nature

(C) politics

(D) science.

20. The season evoked in the poem is

(A) Summer

(B) Winter

(C) Autumn

(D) Spring.

21. The creature described as wrapping around the tree is

(A) a rat

(B) a squirrel

(C) a monkey

(D) a python.

22. The trunk of the tree in ‘Our Casuarina Tree’ is—

(A) polished

(B) rough

(C) slender

(D) soft.

23. The time of day mentioned in the first stanza is—

(A) afternoon

(B) dusk

(C) morning

(D) evening.

24. ‘The giant wears a scarf’ Here the ‘giant’ refers to—

(A) the Casuarina tree

(B) the pond

(C) the moon

(D) the garden.

25. In the poem ‘Our Casuarina Tree’ by Toru Dutt___________are seen on the tree.

(A) red roses

(B) blue bells

(C) crimson blooms

(D) white lilies

26. In ‘Our Casuarina Tree,’ Toru Dutt symbolically evokes the tree’s sound, which is—

(A) a roar

(B) a rustle

(C) a murmur

(D) a musical hum.

27. The animals that sit on the tree’s branches or the flowers are—

(A) monkeys and squirrels

(B) mice and raccoons

(C) birds and bees

(D) snakes and lizards.

28. The sweet songbird in Toru Dutt’s poem ‘Our Casuarina Tree’ that overflows at night is a/an—

(A) darkling

(B) nightingale

(C) cricket

(D) owl.

29. The song of the Kokila was heard

(A) in the afternoon

(B) at midnight

(C) in the evening

(D) in the morning.

30. According to the poet in ‘Our Casuarina Tree,’ the giant tree’s impact on the atmosphere is that—

(A) it creates silence

(B) it beautifies the scene

(C) it spreads horror

(D) it lightens the area.

31. The poet’s casement is fully open at—

(A) dusk

(B) noon

(C) night

(D) dawn.

32. The poet’s gaze falls on the tree when she opens her—

(A) rooftop

(B) window

(C) door

(D) gate.

33. The poet most often observes the tree’s top during—

(A) autumn

(B) summer

(C) monsoon

(D) winter.

34. The baboon is depicted as sitting—

(A) silently

(B) on a lower bough

(C) in a group

(D) alone.

35. The baboon watches—

(A) the trees

(B) the sunrise

(C) the clouds

(D) the flowers.

36. The baboon’s young offspring is described as—

(A) weak but agile

(B) short and strong

(C) active and agile

(D) small and weak.

37. The sleepy cows are moving towards their—

(A) shed

(B) offsprings

(C) mates

(D) pastures.

38. In the poem ‘Our Casuarina Tree,’ the tree casts its shadow over a—

(A) river

(B) lake

(C) broad tank

(D) pathway.

39. In the poem ‘Our Casuarina Tree,’ the water-lilies are compared to—

(A) clouds

(B) frost

(C) stars

(D) snow.

40. By the phrase ‘not because of its magnificence,’ Toru Dutt in ‘Our Casuarina Tree’ indicates that—

(A) the tree is withered

(B) the tree’s beauty is not the reason for its importance

(C) the tree is old

(D) the tree has no significance

41. The poet considers Casuarina tree—

(A) enemy of all

(B) dull

(C) dear to her soul

(D) fearful.

42. The activities that the poet reminisces about under the tree are—

(A) sleeping

(B) chatting

(C) singing

(D) playing.

43. The emotion that the poet enjoys with her siblings is—

(A) sadness

(B) anger

(C) love

(D) indifference.

44. The tree will forever hold a special place in the poet’s heart because of—

(A) its tall size

(B) the memories of her companions

(C) its beautiful flowers

(D) its shade.

45. The phrase ‘hot tears blind mine eyes’ expresses—

(A) anger

(B) sorrow

(C) indifference

(D) joy.

46. The phrase a ‘dirge-like murmur’ implies—

(A) the tree’s lament

(B) the rain

(C) the sea

(D) the wind.

47. The murmur is likened to the sound of—

(A) lightning

(B) thunderstorm

(C) a waterfall

(D) the sea crashing against a shingle.

48. The poet implies that the murmur of tree might reach—

(A) her dreams

(B) the unknown land

(C) the hilltop

(D) her infancy.

49. The phrase “unknown, yet well-known to the eye of faith” signifies that the unknown land is—

(A) full of dreams

(B) mysterious but somewhat familiar

(C) full of flowers

(D) a place of horror.

50. The poet thinks back hearing tree’s wail in—

(A) China

(B) England

(C) France or Italy

(D) India.

51. In ‘Our Casuarina Tree’, the creature lying in slumber is—

(A) the owl

(B) a dragon

(C) the water spirit

(D) water-lilies

52. In the poem ‘Our Casuarina Tree,’ the waves are described as gently kissing the—

(A) tree

(B) cave

(C) mountain

(D) shore.

53. The shore is portrayed as—

(A) empty

(B) classic

(C) rocky

(D) mysterious.

54. The poet imagines the scene of France or Italy on—

(A) moonlight

(B) streetlight

(C) candle light

(D) sunlight.

55. In the poem ‘Our Casuarina Tree,’ the phrase ‘earth lay tranced in a dreamless swoon’ symbolizes that the earth is—

(A) asleep

(B) in pain

(C) remorse

(D) in a deep sleep.

56. ________ appears in the poet’s inner vision as the music rises.

(A) The waterfall

(B) The pole star

(C) The moon

(D) A form sublime

57. The poet wishes to dedicate to the tree—

(A) a song

(B) a picture

(C) a music

(D) a poem.

58. In the poem ‘Our Casuarina Tree’, the persons who are in ‘blessed sleep’ are—

(A) the flowers

(B) the birds

(C) her loved ones who have passed away

(D) the poet’s fore bearers.

59. The nearest in meaning to ‘fain’ is—

(A) reluctantly

(B) remorsefully

(C) sadly

(D) gladly.

60. In her poem ‘Our Casuarina Tree,’ the poet presents the tree’s significance as—

(A) stoic to life

(B) indifferent to life

(C) remorseful to life

(D) dearer than life.

61. After her death, the poet desires that the tree be remembered among—

(A) withered tree

(B) other trees

(C) deathless trees

(D) fallen trees.

62. The phrase ‘deathless trees’ represents—

(A) trees in her garden

(B) trees that bloom year-round

(C) trees that do not wither

(D) legendary or eternal trees.

63. The place referred to alongside the deathless trees is—

(A) a pond

(B) Borrowdale

(C) the Alps

(D) a monument.

64. The poet in her poem ‘Our Casuarina Tree’ depicted time as—

(A) a pond

(B) a rock

(C) a lake

(D) a shadow.

65. The emotion conveyed the poet in her verse is—

(A) laugh

(B) arrogance

(C) weakness

(D) remorse.

66. In ‘Our Casuarina Tree’, the poet wishes that love will save the tree from—

(A) human attacks

(B) insects

(C) diseases

(D) forgetting’s fate.

67. The number of stanzas included in the poem ‘Our Casuarina Tree’ is—

(A) six

(B) five

(C) seven

(D) four.

68. The nearest in meaning to ‘consecrate’ is—

(A) accept

(B) reject

(C) ignore

(D) dedicate.

69. The phrase ‘blessed sleep’ means

(A) death

(B) regeneration

(C) rebirth

(D) a divine love.

70. The meaning of the word ‘oblivion’ is

(A) obscurity

(B) attention

(C) awareness

(D) destruction.

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Fill in the Blanks

1. The creeper that winding round and round the Casuarina tree climbs up to the ______ branch of the tree.

(A) main

(B) lower

(C) top

(D) middle

2. ‘The ______ wears the scarf.’

(A) poet’s friend

(B) readers

(C) poet

(D) giant

3. The poet reminisces about the clusters of ______ flowers that hang all around the branches of the crimson tree.

(A) maroon

(B) crimson

(C) scarlet

(D) burgundy

4. The sweet song of the ______ fills the garden at night.

(A) nightingale

(B) owl

(C) darkling

(D) robin

5. “When my ______ is wide open thrown.”

(A) gate

(B) casement

(C) curtain

(D) windowpane

6. A gray ______ sits still to observe the sunrise.

(A) baboon

(B) squirrel

(C) robin

(D) owl

7. Gradually, the bird Kokilas begin to ______ the day with their song.

(A) greet

(B) ignore

(C) reject

(D) dismiss

8. The poet observes drowsy cows making their way to the ______.

(A) stables

(B) forests

(C) shade

(D) pastures

9. In the poem ‘Our Casuarina Tree’, the ______ appear like a mass gathered snow.

(A) roses

(B) water-lilies

(C) marigolds

(D) tulips

10. The poet expresses that she cherishes joyful memories with her ______ under the tree.

(A) neighbours

(B) parents

(C) relatives

(D) companions

11. “In memory, till the ______ tears blind my eyes.”

(A) soft

(B) hot

(C) cold

(D) lukewarm

12. The poet was now residing in some foreign country of ______.

(A) India or Bangladesh

(B) Nepal or Bhutan

(C) France or Italy

(D) China or Hong Kong

13. According to the poet, the tree seems to mourn for her ______ and ______ respectively.

(A) aunt … niece

(B) brother … sister

(C) father … mother

(D) friend … neighbour

14. “I saw thee, in my own loved native ______.”

(A) clime

(B) city

(C) county

(D) country

15. The poet composed a song to honour her dear ______ tree.

(A) Neem

(B) Pine

(C) Cherry

(D) Casuarina

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Column Matching Type

1. Match the words in Column A with the contents in Column B.
Column AColumn B
(i) python(a) a deep red colour
(ii) embraces(b) a large snake
(iii) scarf(c) holds tightly
(iv) crimson(d) a long piece of fabric worn around the neck or shoulder
Options

(A) (i)–(a), (ii)–(c), (iii)–(b), (iv)–(d)

(B) (i)–(b), (ii)–(c), (iii)–(d), (iv)–(a)

(C) (i)–(d), (ii)–(c), (iii)–(b), (iv)–(a)

(D) (i)–(c), (ii)–(a), (iii)–(d), (iv)–(b)

2. Match the words in Column A with the contents in Column B.
Column A Column B
(i) baboon(a) to greet or salute with enthusiasm
(ii) offspring(b) grazing land
(iii) hail(c) an animal’s young
(iv) pastures(d) a kind of large monkey
Options

(A) (i)–(d), (ii)–(a), (iii)–(c), (iv)–(b)

(B) (i)–(a), (ii)–(c), (iii)–(b), (iv)–(d)

(C) (i)–(d), (ii)–(c), (iii)–(a), (iv)–(b)

(D) (i)–(c), (ii)–(b), (iii)–(d), (iv)–(a)

3. Match the words in Column A with the contents in Column B.
Column AColumn B
(i) magnificence(a) a lament for the dead
(ii) companions(b) strange and frightening
(iii) dirge(c) great beauty or splendour
(iv) eerie(d) friends or associates who share experiences

Options

(A) (i)–(d), (ii)–(b), (iii)–(c), (iv)–(a)

(B) (i)–(c), (ii)–(a), (iii)–(d), (iv)–(b)

(C) (i)–(a), (ii)–(c), (iii)–(b), (iv)–(d)

(D) (i)–(c), (ii)–(d), (iii)–(a), (iv)–(b)

4. Match the words in Column A with the contents in Column B.
Column AColumn B
(i) haply(a) protected from danger
(ii) sheltered(b) in a state of sleep
(iii) tranced(c) noble
(iv) sublime(d) by any chance
Options

(A) (i)–(d), (ii)–(a), (iii)–(b), (iv)–(c)

(B) (i)–(a), (ii)–(c), (iii)–(d), (iv)–(b)

(C) (i)–(b), (ii)–(a), (iii)–(d), (iv)–(c)

(D) (i)–(c), (ii)–(b), (iii)–(d), (iv)–(a)

5. Match the words in Column A with the contents in Column B.
Column AColumn B
(i) fain(a) a song
(ii) consecrate(b) obscurity
(iii) lay(c) gladly
(iv) oblivion(d) dedicate
Options

(A) (i)–(a), (ii)–(c), (iii)–(b), (iv)–(d)

(B) (i)–(c), (ii)–(d), (iii)–(b), (iv)–(a)

(C) (i)–(d), (ii)–(c), (iii)–(b), (iv)–(a)

(D) (i)–(c), (ii)–(d), (iii)–(a), (iv)–(b)

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Assertion-Reasoning Type

1. Assertion (A) : The creeper wraps itself around the trunk of the Casuarina tree like a scarf.
Reason (R) : The Casuarina tree is large and resembles a giant.
Choose the most suitable answer :

(A) A is true but R is false

(B) Both A and R are true

(C) A is false but R is true

(D) Both A and R are false

2. Assertion (A) : “The Casuarina tree holds a special place in my heart.”
Reason (R) : “We used to play beneath it with our beloved friends.”
Pick the correct option :

(A) A is true while R is not

(B) A is false but R is true

(C) Both A and R are incorrect

(D) A and R are both correct

3. Assertion (A) : During her early years, the poet played under the tree with her siblings.
Reason (R) : The poet had no fond recollections of those times.
Select the correct answer :

(A) Both A and R are correct

(B) A is incorrect while R is true

(C) A is correct but R is false

(D) Both A and R are incorrect

4. Assertion (A) : The poet wishes the tree would not be remembered indefinitely by future generations.
Reason (R) : The tree symbolizes the poet’s cherished recollections of her homeland and associated fond memories.
Choose the correct answer :

(A) Both A and R are correct

(B) A is correct, but R is incorrect

(C) Both A and R are incorrect

(D) A is incorrect, but R is correct

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Sentence-Relationship Type

1. Statement A : Birds and bees congregate around the Casuarina tree.
Statement B : Crimson clusters of flowers adorn all the branches.
Choose the correct relationship between the statements :

(A) Statement A and Statement B are unrelated.

(B) Statement B is the cause of Statement A.

(C) Statement A and B are independent.

(D) Statement A is the cause of Statement B.

2. Statement A : The peak of the Casuarina tree reached the stars.
Statement B : The Casuarina tree was exceptionally tall.
Choose the correct relationship between the statements :

(A) Statement A and B have no correlation.

(B) Statement B is a consequence of Statement A.

(C) Statement B clarifies Statement A.

(D) Statement A is the origin of Statement A.

3. Statement A : The tree’s shadow extends over the tank.
Statement B : The white water-lilies resemble a mass of gathered snow.
Choose the correct relationship between the statements :

(A) Statement A and B are not related.

(B) Statement A is a result of Statement B.

(C) Statement A brings about Statement B.

(D) Statement B provides an explanation for Statement A.

4. Statement A : The poet is currently residing in a foreign country, either France or Italy.
Statement B : The poet’s mental image of the tree’s grand and majestic form fades.
Choose the correct relationship between the statements :

(A) Statement A and Statement B are not connected.

(B) Statement A leads to Statement B.

(C) Statement A and Statement B have no connection.

(D) Statement A is influenced by Statement B.

5. Statement A : The tree symbolizes her pure childhood bond with her siblings.
Statement B : The poet desires to include the tree among Borrowdale’s immortal trees.
Choose the correct relationship between the statements :

(A) Statement A and Statement B are not linked.

(B) Statement B elucidates Statement A.

(C) Statement A is the cause of Statement B.

(D) Statement A and Statement B are unrelated.

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Diagram Based Type

1. Suppose the black circle represents the father baboon and the white circle represents the baby baboon. Now, the diagram of the following ones rightly describes the position of the father baboon and baby baboon on the casuarina tree is

(A) ⚪—>⚫

(B) ⚫–>⚪

(C) ⚪—->⚫

(D)⚪——>⚫

2. In the poem ‘Our Casuarina Tree’, a creeper wraps around the stem of the tree like a python. Now, study the following diagrams. The option which best describes the creeper wrapping around the stem of the tree is

(A) ⛓️⚕️🌳

(B) ⛓️‍💥⚕️🌳

(C) 🔗⚕️🌳

(D) 🧬⚕️🌳

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Rearrangement of Sentences

1. Arrange the following sentences in sequential order.

(i) Birds and bees come together.

(ii) The creeper wraps around the tree’s rough trunk like a scarf.

(iii) The clusters of crimson flowers dangle from the boughs.

(iv) The sweet song fills the air.

Options

(A) (iii) → (i) → (ii) → (iv)

(B) (ii) → (iii) → (iv) → (i)

(C) (iv) → (ii) → (iii) → (i)

(D) (iii) → (ii) → (i) → (iv)

2. Arrange the following sentences in sequential order.

(i) The sun rises.

(ii) The Kokilas start to greet the dawn.

(iii) During winter, a gray baboon would perch on one of the tree’s branches.

(iv) The young baboon would jump onto the lower branch.

Options

(A) (iv) → (ii) → (iii) → (i)

(B) (ii) → (i) → (iii) → (iv)

(C) (i) → (iii) → (iv) → (ii)

(D) (iii) → (iv) → (i) → (ii)

3. Arrange the following sentences in sequential order.

(i) The tree is beautiful and gigantic.

(ii) The poet hears a mournful sound from the tree.

(iii) The tree is related to the poet’s siblings.

(iv) The tree evokes memories that cause her eyes to fill with tears.

Options

(A) (iv) → (ii) → (i) → (iii)

(B) (i) → (iii) → (iv) → (ii)

(C) (iii) → (i) → (iv) → (ii)

(D) (i) → (iv) → (ii) → (iii)

4. Arrange the following sentences in sequential order.

(i) The poet hopes that the tree will be remembered along with other trees.

(ii) The poet has a wish to dedicate a song in honour of the tree.

(iii) The poet wishes for the tree’s lasting legacy.

(iv) The poet feels deeply for the tree.

Options

(A) (iii) → (i) → (iv) → (ii)

(B) (ii) → (i) → (iii) → (iv)

(C) (ii) → (iv) → (iii) → (i)

(D) (iii) → (ii) → (iv) → (i)

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True and False Type

1. Identify the incorrect statement from the following :

(A) The poet refers to her cherished tree as magnificent.

(B) A creeper twines around the smooth trunk of the tree like a scarf.

(C) Clusters of red flowers hang from the branches.

(D) The sweet song of a lonely bird fills the drowsy night.

2. Identify the correct statement from the following :

(A) The poet is currently either in England or in France.

(B) A gray baboon is observing the sunrise.

(C) Its young one is dodging around.

(D) The cows are walking towards their pastures.

3. Identify the correct statement from the following :

(A) The tree’s shadow is cast over the lake.

(B) The red water-lilies appear like a mass of snow.

(C) The poet and her friends played beneath the tree during their childhood.

(D) Those joyful days are sure to return.

4. The incorrect statement of the following ones is

(A) The poet wants to dedicate a song in praise of the tree.

(B) The tree holds a deep connection with the poet and her siblings.

(C) Her siblings have passed away.

(D) The poet believes that the tree will not be valued after her death.

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Case Based Type

1. “But gallantly / The giant wears the scarf.” The poet makes this statement because

(A) the poet uses this line to portray the tree as majestic and brave. The “scarf” refers to the creeper that wraps around the tree, enhancing its beauty

(B) the poet is likening the “scarf” to the tree’s leaves, suggesting they don’t enhance its beauty and instead highlight its sorrow.

(C) the poet imagines the “scarf” as a mythical being coiling around the tree, emphasizing its grandeur.

(D) the poet compares the “scarf” to a deadly snake wrapped around the tree, intensifying its suffering.

2. “In memory, till the hot tears blind mine eyes! What is that dirge-like murmur that I hear?” The poet describes the tree’s murmur as “dirge-like” because

(A) the poet is deeply moved by the sorrowful murmur, which leaves a lasting impression on her memory

(B) the sound is caused by birds and insects on the branches, and this activity moves the poet to tears of joy

(C) the murmur is called “dirge-like” because it brings out strong emotions of grief and longing. It also represents a lasting emotional connection over time

(D) the murmur symbolizes a new beginning, inspiring the poet to embark on a fresh journey.

3. “O Tree, as in my happy prime / I saw thee, in my own loved native clime.” The poet feels a strong connection to the tree from a distance because

(A) he says the tree provides tasty fruits that everyone enjoys

(B) he admires the tree as it is surrounded by many smaller trees with blooming flowers, creating a beautiful landscape.

(C) he feels joy knowing the tree shelters rare animals and birds, making it stand out among other trees.

(D) he is reminded of the tree by the sound of waves, which brings back cherished memories of home and happiness.

4. “Mayst thou be numbered when my days are done / With deathless trees – like those in Borrowdale.” By wishing the tree to be counted among “deathless trees”

(A) the poet wishes the tree would be worshipped like a goddess

(B) the poet hopes the tree will become part of a forest

(C) the poet wants the tree to be remembered like the legendary trees of Borrowdale

(D) the poet thinks the tree will bring fortune to future generations.

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WBCHSE Sample Questions

EXERCISE
Choose the correct answer from the alternatives given :
1. Who is the speaker in the poem?

a) A gardener tending the Casuarina tree

b) A bird singing in the branches of the tree

c) A person reminiscing about childhood memories under the tree

d) A traveler admiring the beauty of the tree

2. What feeling(s) does the speaker associate with the Casuarina tree?

a) Fear and danger

b) Indifference and boredom

c) Comfort, security, and happy memories

d) Loneliness and isolation

3. What is the tone of the poem “Our Casuarina Tree”?

a) Angry and resentful

b) Sarcastic and mocking

c) Bittersweet and nostalgic

d) Playful and lighthearted

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WBCHSE Model Questions

1. The speaker in ‘Our Casuarina Tree’ expresses a feeling of :

(A) Contentment and joy

(B) Longing and nostalgia

(C) Fear and anger

(D) Excitement and anticipation

2. The Casuarina tree in the poem is a symbol of :

(A) Strength and resilience

(B) Beauty and serenity

(C) Change and impermanence

(D) Loneliness and isolation

3. What sound does the tree make, according to the poem?

(A) A dirge-like murmur

(B) A sweet song

(C) The rustling of leaves

(D) The baboon’s cry

4. Which phrase best describes the Casuarina tree in the poem?

(A) “A giant wears the scarf”

(B) “A creeper climbs”

(C) “A gray baboon sits”

(D) “Water-lilies spring”

5. What is the main theme explored in ‘Our Casuarina Tree’?

(A) The power of nature

(B) The importance of tradition

(C) The experience of cultural displacement

(D) The passage of time and childhood memories

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TEST YOURSELF

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1. Choose the correct answer from the options given :
“Like a huge python, winding round and round / The rugged trunk” The figure of speech used in the line is—

(A) alliteration

(B) metaphor

(C) simile

(D) personification.

2. “But gallantly / The Giant wears the scarf.” The ‘Giant’ in this line refers to—

(A) the Casuarina tree

(B) the creeper

(C) the gray baboon

(D) a mythological creature.

3. The Casuarina tree is dear to the poet’s soul because

(A) the tree is huge and magnificent

(B) the tree looks very beautiful with the winding creeper

(C) the poet has played with her dear companions under this tree and cherished that memory

(D) the poet was reminded of foreign lands with the image of this tree.

4. The false statement among the following ones is

(A) the gray baboon is the mother of the young baboon

(B) the older baboon is sitting very still

(C) the small baboon is jumping and playing on the lower branch of the Casuarina tree

(D) the baboon on the top branch is watching the sunrise.

5. The poet talks about the Casuarina tree in—

(A) France

(B) Italy

(C) Borrowdale

(D) her native land.

6. Assertion : The poet sheds hot tears that blind her eyes.
Reason : She misses the Casuarina tree of her native place very much.

(A) Assertion is wrong but the Reason is right

(B) Assertion is right but the Reason is wrong

(C) Both Assertion and Reason are right

(D) Both Assertion and Reason are wrong

7. “Like those in Borrowdale” — The other poet who used the word ‘Borrowdale’ was

(A) Toru Dutt

(B) Shelley

(C) Wordsworth

(D) Keats

8. “Before mine inner vision rose a form sublime. Thy form, O _____ , as in my happy prime I saw thee.” [Fill in the blank with a suitable alternative]

(A) Tree

(B) Casuarina

(C) Friend

(D) Dear

9. The expression suggests the strength of the Casuarina Tree is

(A) ‘………indented deep with scars’

(B) ‘………in whose embraces bound /No other tree could live.’

(C) ‘By that hoar tree, so beautiful and vast,’

(D) ‘May Love defend thee from Oblivion’s curse.’

10. The bird that greets the morning in the poem Our Casuarina Tree is—

(A) Darkling thrush

(B) Kokila

(C) Cuckoo

(D) Nightingale.

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Toru Dutt’s Autobiographical Poem Our Casuarina Tree

Golam Mortuja

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