Beehive (Poem): Wind

Topics in this chapter

• Central Theme and Message
• Resilience Against Adversity
• Personification and Befriending Wind
• Symbolism and Metaphorical Meaning
• Poetic Devices and Structure
• Comprehension and Critical Analysis

Cheat sheet

Practice questions

1. Question 1Q-2785F6

   What does the poet ask the wind to do when it blows towards the houses in the poem 'Wind'?

   1. A.To blow fiercely and destroy everything
   2. B.To come softly and gently
   3. C.To bring heavy rainfall
   4. D.To stop blowing completely
   See the answer and solution
2. Question 2Q-CD3F59

   Which of the following does the destructive wind NOT target or break in the poem?

   1. A.Shutters of the windows
   2. B.Papers and books
   3. C.Iron pillars and bridges
   4. D.The pages of the books
   See the answer and solution
3. Question 3Q-4C6AC6

   What symbolic meaning does the wind represent in Subramania Bharati's poem 'Wind'?

   1. A.The challenges, adversities, and hardships of life
   2. B.The changing seasons and agricultural cycles
   3. C.The peace and tranquility of nature
   4. D.The scientific phenomenon of atmospheric pressure
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4. Question 4Q-C9BDD1

   According to the poet, what kind of houses and doors are easily destroyed by the wind?

   1. A.Strong and reinforced concrete structures
   2. B.Weak, crumbling houses and doors
   3. C.Houses built on hilltops
   4. D.Mansions made of glass
   See the answer and solution
5. Question 5Q-131ACC

   How does the wind treat 'weak fires' according to the poem, and what does it do to 'strong fires'?

   1. A.It extinguishes weak fires and makes strong fires roar and flourish.
   2. B.It turns weak fires into strong ones and puts out strong fires.
   3. C.It ignores weak fires completely and burns down strong fires.
   4. D.It leaves all fires untouched.
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