The Elephant

1. What is the poem's main character?

a) A human observer

b) A forest ranger

c) An elephant

d) The jungle itself

Answer - c) An elephant

2. How do elephants move in the poem?

a) Silently and stealthily

b) With heavy stomps and tremors

c) Gracefully and rhythmically

d) Clumsily and awkwardly

Answer - c) Gracefully and rhythmically

3. Where are elephants "wild" according to the poem?

a) In the heart of the city

b) Near farms and villages

c) Deep within the jungle

d) On mountain peaks

Answer - c) Deep within the jungle

4. What skill do elephants learn from humans?

a) Hunting for food

b) Building shelters

c) Performing tricks

d) Becoming tamed

Answer - d) Becoming tamed

5. What tone does the poem take towards elephants' work and play?

a) Serious and respectful

b) Lighthearted and playful

c) Cautious and apprehensive

d) Sad and mournful

Answer - b) Lighthearted and playful

6. What message do the "Don't become tired" lines convey?

a) Elephants are powerful and tireless workers.

b) We should all strive to be as resilient as elephants.

c) Elephants encourage us to enjoy life without worry.

d) Humans should help elephants avoid exhaustion.

Answer - c) Elephants encourage us to enjoy life without worry.

7. Which literary device is used in the "trails" and "tails" rhyme?

a) Metaphor

b) Simile

c) Alliteration

d) Onomatopoeia

Answer - c) Alliteration

8. What mood does the poem create?

a) Suspenseful and dangerous

b) Gloomy and depressing

c) Mysterious and enchanting

d) Cheerful and optimistic

Answer - d) Cheerful and optimistic

9. The poem mentions "man" but not by name. Why might the poet have done this?

a) To focus on the elephants as the main characters.

b) To make the poem more universal and timeless

c) To avoid taking sides in the human-elephant relationship.

d) All of the above

Answer - d) All of the above

10. Which statement best describes the overall theme of the poem?

a) Elephants are wild creatures that should be left alone.

b) Humans can teach elephants valuable skills and lessons.

c) Elephants are impressive creatures with a balance of work and play.

d) We should appreciate the diverse lives and strengths of elephants.

Answer - d) We should appreciate the diverse lives and strengths of elephants.