MCQ Practice – Class 6 to 10

Q1. The term “glen” refers to _____.

A. a mountain stream B. a dense desert C. a narrow valley D. a rocky island

Q2. The fading of Martha’s beauty as she spoke suggests _____.

A. the light dimmed suddenly B. she was crying C. she grew tired D. the listeners drifted into imagination

Q3. What was the colour of Martha’s eyes?

A. Brown B. Clear grey C. Blue D. Black

Q4. What does the poem show about the listeners?

A. They were confused B. They were fully absorbed in Martha’s stories C. They were restless D. They were bored

Q5. Who is the poet of the poem "Martha"?

A. Robert Frost B. Walter de la Mare C. William Wordsworth D. S.T. Coleridge

Q6. “Clasped round her bended knees” shows Martha was _____.

A. frightened B. sitting in a thoughtful posture C. ready to run D. relaxing comfortably

Q7. Which literary device appears in “clouds in the height of the sky”?

A. Personification B. Hyperbole C. Allusion D. Imagery

Q8. The poem “Martha” is mainly about _____.

A. mystical storytelling and childhood wonder B. political struggle C. scientific facts D. war and conflict

Q9. How would Martha sit while telling stories?

A. With arms crossed B. Standing upright C. With hands on the ground D. With two slim hands clasped round her bended knees

Q10. “Her grave small lovely head” indicates Martha was _____.

A. ill and weak B. distracted C. angry and frustrated D. serious and tender

Quiz – Martha