Flamingo (Poem): Keeping Quiet

Topics in this chapter

• Peace, Humanity, and Brotherhood
• Stillness Without Death
• Earth, Nature, and Renewal
• Symbols and Poetic Imagery
• Speaker and Inclusive Voice
• Structure, Tone, and Message

Cheat sheet

Practice questions

1. Question 1Q-9AC401

   What does Pablo Neruda ask humanity to count up to in the poem 'Keeping Quiet'?

   1. A.Five
   2. B.Ten
   3. C.Twelve
   4. D.Twenty
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2. Question 2Q-A2271B

   In 'Keeping Quiet', the poet desires that for a second on the face of the earth, we should not speak in any language and should:

   1. A.run as fast as we can
   2. B.stop for one second and not move our arms so much
   3. C.shut all the schools and colleges permanently
   4. D.start shouting slogans of peace
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3. Question 3Q-EE0409

   What kind of a moment would it be when everyone is still, without rush or engines?

   1. A.A terrifying and chaotic moment
   2. B.An exotic moment without rush, without engines
   3. C.A sad and depressive moment
   4. D.A violent and destructive moment
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4. Question 4Q-86D7F0

   What does the poet mean by the phrase 'fisherman in the cold sea would not harm whales'?

   1. A.Fishermen should permanently change their profession.
   2. B.Whales are about to become extinct.
   3. C.During introspection and silence, humans would pause their destructive activities against nature.
   4. D.The sea is too cold for fishing anyway.
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5. Question 5Q-52DA1C

   What does the man gathering salt look at in the poem?

   1. A.His hurt hands
   2. B.The rising sun
   3. C.The white mountains of salt
   4. D.The ships in the harbor
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