KEEPING QUIET MCQs WITH ANSWERS
Here are some of the most important multiple-choice questions and answers of the poem KEEPING QUITE Written by PABLO NERUDA from class 12 English
What is the central theme of the poem "Keeping Quiet"?
a) Celebration of individuality
b) Importance of silence and introspection
c) Importance of hard work
d) Celebration of material wealth
Answer: b) Importance of silence and introspection
Why does the poet ask us to count to twelve in the beginning?
a) To focus on a specific number
b) To signify unity and calmness
c) To give instructions for meditation
d) To start a countdown
Answer: b) To signify unity and calmness
What does the poet suggest we do during the silence?
a) Reflect on our actions
b) Plan our future
c) Sleep and relax
d) Work harder
Answer: a) Reflect on our actions
According to the poet, keeping quiet would be an antidote to:
a) Success
b) Restlessness and conflict
c) Joy and happiness
d) Overconfidence
Answer: b) Restlessness and conflict
What does the poet mean by ‘sudden strangeness’?
a) The feeling of fear in silence
b) The unfamiliarity of being still and united
c) A sense of isolation
d) A feeling of happiness
Answer: b) The unfamiliarity of being still and united
Why does the poet say ‘no truck with death’?
a) He wants to encourage war
b) He emphasizes life and living peacefully
c) He supports violence for justice
d) He rejects silence completely
Answer: b) He emphasizes life and living peacefully
What does the poet ask fishermen to stop doing?
a) Fishing too much
b) Killing whales
c) Catching small fish
d) Polluting the oceans
Answer: b) Killing whales
What does the poet suggest soldiers should stop doing?
a) Using guns
b) Fighting wars and harming others
c) Training excessively
d) Defending their countries
Answer: b) Fighting wars and harming others
What does the poet mean by ‘earth can teach us’?
a) To stay still and calm
b) To follow natural cycles of renewal
c) To always be busy
d) To conquer nature
Answer: b) To follow natural cycles of renewal
What kind of ‘victory’ does the poet speak against?
a) Victory in sports
b) Victory through violence and conflict
c) Victory in studies
d) Victory in love
Answer: b) Victory through violence and conflict
How does the poet view silence?
a) As oppressive and dull
b) As a moment for reflection and connection
c) As a punishment
d) As a time for isolation
Answer: b) As a moment for reflection and connection
What does the poet mean by ‘a huge silence’?
a) A silence that is vast and unifying
b) A silence that indicates sadness
c) A silence that feels oppressive
d) A silence caused by fear
Answer: a) A silence that is vast and unifying
What is the poet's ultimate message in "Keeping Quiet"?
a) To stop all work permanently
b) To introspect and bring harmony to life
c) To withdraw from society
d) To indulge in material pleasures
Answer: b) To introspect and bring harmony to life
What does the phrase ‘not move our arms so much’ suggest?
a) Avoid physical exercise
b) Avoid harmful activities
c) Avoid resting
d) Avoid relaxation
Answer: b) Avoid harmful activities
What is the significance of the number twelve in the poem?
a) It represents the twelve months of a year
b) It represents the poet's lucky number
c) It represents unity in diversity
d) It represents a countdown to change
Answer: a) It represents the twelve months of a year
Memoirs Of Chota Sahib notes
a) Simile
b) Personification
c) Alliteration
d) Imagery
Answer: d) Imagery
Why does the poet emphasize ‘keeping quiet’?
a) To experience peace and self-realization
b) To reduce communication
c) To make the world stop functioning
d) To promote laziness
Answer: a) To experience peace and self-realization
What does the poem "Keeping Quiet" symbolize?
a) Chaos and disorder
b) Peace, reflection, and mutual understanding
c) Silence and ignorance
d) Noise and activity
Answer: b) Peace, reflection, and mutual understanding
What does the poet mean by ‘green wars?
a) Environmental preservation
b) Wars that destroy the environment
c) Eco-friendly battles
d) Planting trees during wars
Answer: b) Wars that destroy the environment
What does the poet suggest about human nature in the poem?
a) Humans are inherently violent
b) Humans are capable of change through self-reflection
c) Humans cannot find peace
d) Humans should remain busy
Answer: b) Humans are capable of change through self-reflection
