MCQ Chapter 1 Class 12 English Poetry Short Poems UP Board यूपी बोर्ड Character of a Happy Life 1. What is "grace" in the poem?Material giftsDivine influencePhysical beautySocial rankQuestion 1 of 202. What does "servile bands" mean in the poem?Slavery to desiresStrong friendshipsMusical groupsPhysical chainsQuestion 2 of 203. What does the happy man avoid hoping for?Rising in rankDivine blessingsDeathWealthQuestion 3 of 204. What does "Lord of himself" signify?Independence and self-controlOwnership of landMastery over othersSocial superiorityQuestion 4 of 205. What is the poet's view on material possessions?They are essential for happiness.They bring misery.They are irrelevant to true happiness.They lead to power.Question 5 of 206. How is the happy man "master of all he surveys"?He owns large estates.He is content and free.He is wealthy and powerful.He controls others.Question 6 of 207. What literary device is prominent in the line "Nor ruin make oppressors great"?MetaphorIronyAlliterationPersonificationQuestion 7 of 208. What does "having nothing, he hath all" imply?He lacks everything.He has contentment despite material lack.He desires nothing.He has material wealth.Question 8 of 209. What does "entertains the harmless day" mean?The man spends his day meaningfully.He enjoys idle activities.He seeks thrill and adventure.He avoids work.Question 9 of 2010. What is "utmost skill" in the poem?Mastery in artHonesty and truthfulnessClevernessFighting abilityQuestion 10 of 2011. What is the significance of praying "late and early" in the poem?It signifies greed for material gifts.It shows constant gratitude and faith in God.It is a way to impress others.It represents fear of divine punishment.Question 11 of 2012. What does "flatterers" refer to in the poem?Honest friendsPeople who praise insincerelyEnemies of the happy manWell-wishersQuestion 12 of 2013. According to the poet, what does not oppress the happy man’s conscience?WealthPowerGuilt or wrongdoingEnvyQuestion 13 of 2014. What does "rumors freed" mean in the context of the poem?Being concerned with gossipBeing indifferent to baseless newsEncouraging public opinionListening to others carefullyQuestion 14 of 2015. What are "servile bands" metaphorically linked to in the poem?FreedomMaterial slavery and ambitionsChains of powerPhysical laborQuestion 15 of 2016. What type of love does the happy man avoid?Romantic lovePrincely love and vulgar breathFamily loveUniversal loveQuestion 16 of 2017. What is the poet’s tone in "Character of a Happy Life"?SarcasticReflective and inspiringAggressive and criticalHumorous and lightheartedQuestion 17 of 2018. What does the poet suggest about "rules of good"?They are superior to state laws.They are optional for the happy man.They are unnecessary for happiness.They only apply to leaders.Question 18 of 2019. What is an oxymoron used in the poem other than "having nothing, he hath all"?"Lord of himself, though not of lands.""Who envies none whom chance doth raise.""Whose conscience is his strong retreat.""Nor ruin make oppressors great."Question 19 of 2020. What does the line "master of all he surveys" imply about the happy man?He controls everything around him.He has internal contentment and self-mastery.He is wealthy and powerful.He owns extensive lands and estates.Question 20 of 20 Loading...
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