A PHOTOGRAPH
Explore the Depths of Memory: A Quiz on 'A Photograph'
Welcome to the quiz on the poignant poem 'A Photograph' by Shirley Toulson. This quiz delves into the themes of nostalgia, memory, and the passage of time as reflected through the lens of a photograph. Test your understanding and insights into the poem and uncover the emotions encapsulated within its lines.
Key Features:
- Engaging multiple-choice questions
- Deep dive into the poet's emotions and themes
- Perfect for literature enthusiasts and students alike
Name the poet.
Kamala Das
Shirley Toulson
John Keats
Adrienne Rich
Why has mother been called 'big'?
She was tallest
She was youngest
She was eldest
Both (a) and (b)
Besides the poet's mother......
Two more girls stood there
Three more girls stood there
One more girl stood there
None of the above
Where were the girls standing?
At a river
Near a canal
On a rock
At the beach
Who were Betty and Dolly?
Poet's cousin
Poet's aunts
Poet's mother's cousin
Both (b) and (c)
Why were all three standing still?
They were scared
They were paused
They were sad
They were posing
'The sea which appears to have changes less' shows...
Humans are mortal and nature is immortal
Humans are immortal and nature is mortal
Both (a) and (b)
None of the above
How long had the poet's mother been dead?
10 years
7 years
12 years
20 years
What emotions does the poet’s mother have when she looks at the photograph?
Grief
Happy
Neutral
Nostalgic
How old is poet's mother in the photograph?
12 years
7 years
13 years
11 years
What does the cardboard refer to?
The memory of a picture
The photograph mounted on a cardboard sheet
The hard times of life
The memories of past
'All three stood still to smile through their hair'. What is the poetic device in this line?
Alliteration
Pun
Metaphor
Smilie
What amused the mother when she looks the photograph 20-30 years later?
Memories of uncle
Memories of her cousin
The photograph
The way they were dressed
What is the 'circumstance' mentioned in the last para reger to?
The poet has no one to talk to
The poet's mother is dead
The poet is filled with sadness
The sea holiday is over
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