Chapter- 19 From Tomorrow on
1. Who is the poet of the poem “From Tomorrow On”?
Ans: Anne Frank.
2. Who translated the poem into English?
Ans: Joseph Leftwich.
3. What does the child say she will be from tomorrow?
Ans: Sad.
4. What does the child say she will be today?
Ans: Glad.
5. Is the child sad today?
Ans: No.
6. Which word is repeated in the poem?
Ans: Tomorrow.
7. What does the word glad mean?
Ans: Happy.
8. What does the word sad mean?
Ans: Unhappy.
9. What does the word bitter mean?
Ans: A fact or event that is difficult to accept.
10. How often will the child say she is glad?
Ans: Every day.
11. Does the child think every day is easy?
Ans: No.
12. What kind of days does the child talk about?
Ans: Bitter days.
13. What will the child say even if the day is bitter?
Ans: She will say she is glad.
14. What attitude does the poem show?
Ans: Positive attitude.
15. What does the child mean by “Not today”?
Ans: She chooses to be happy today.
16. Does the child deny sadness forever?
Ans: No.
17. When does the child postpone sadness?
Ans: Till tomorrow.
18. What message does the poem give us?
Ans: We should stay happy in difficult times.
19. What feeling does the poem mainly express?
Ans: Hope.
20. How does the child face difficulties?
Ans: By staying glad.
21. Is the poem short or long?
Ans: Short.
22. Is the poem written in simple language?
Ans: Yes.
23. Who is speaking in the poem?
Ans: A child.
24. What does “everyday” mean in the poem?
Ans: Each day.
25. What should we do when life feels bitter?
Ans: Try to stay glad.
26. What quality of the child is shown in the poem?
Ans: Optimism.
27. What does the poem teach us about time?
Ans: Live happily today.
28. Is the poem encouraging?
Ans: Yes.
29. What emotion does the child choose over sadness?
Ans: Gladness.
30. How can we stay cool in difficult times according to the poem?
Ans: By choosing to stay happy and positive.
Answer by Dimpee Bora
