This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Cbse > Class 12 > Common Subjects > English Flamingo > Class 12 English (Flamingo) Chapter 6 Poets And Pancakes – Quiz 2 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Class 12 English (Flamingo) Chapter 6 Poets And Pancakes Quiz 2 (38 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Why was author's work appeared nothing at Gemini? A) Because of cutting-pasting. B) Because he sits idle. C) Because he does nothing. D) Because of no direct relation to filmmaking. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Because of no direct relation to filmmaking. 2. When did MRA visit Madras? A) 1942. B) 1932. C) 1922. D) 1952. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 1952. 3. Why does the lawyer look restless A) He has to handle the legal matters all by himself. B) He is the only man of logic over there. C) He is unable to produce a good film. D) He loses his job as the Story Department is closed down. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) He has to handle the legal matters all by himself. 4. For whom was Gemini studio making films? A) For English people. B) For elderly peole. C) For illiterate. D) For simple Tamilians who have no interest in English poetry. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) For simple Tamilians who have no interest in English poetry. 5. What is the example of National Integration in Poets and Pancakes? A) Make up department of Gemini. B) Rehersal room. C) Office of Gemini studio. D) None. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Make up department of Gemini. 6. How many people were there in MRA group? A) 200 people from 20 nationalities. B) 180. C) 150. D) 140. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 200 people from 20 nationalities. 7. Why was the office boy disappointed with his job in Gemini studios? A) Because of his boss. B) Because of his intimacy with boss. C) Because of his behavior. D) Because of his inability to be a star. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Because of his inability to be a star. 8. Which actress is mentioned as having possibly used Pancake make-up? A) Greta Garbo. B) Miss Gohar. C) Vyjayantimala. D) Rati Agnihotri. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Greta Garbo. 9. Who was the founder of Gemini studio? A) Mr. S.S Vasan. B) English man. C) A Tamil boy. D) A director. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Mr. S.S Vasan. 10. What role does humor play in the author's narrative style? A) Humor detracts from the seriousness of the narrative. B) Humor is used to confuse the reader. C) Humor serves as a distraction from the main themes. D) Humor adds engagement and relatability to the narrative. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Humor adds engagement and relatability to the narrative. 11. What is the significance of the title 'Poets and Pancakes' in relation to the themes explored? A) The title signifies the contrast between artistic creativity and everyday life, exploring themes of art's commercialization and its intersection with popular culture. B) The title symbolizes the struggle of poets against societal norms. C) It refers to a famous poet's love for pancakes. D) The title highlights the importance of breakfast in poetry. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The title signifies the contrast between artistic creativity and everyday life, exploring themes of art's commercialization and its intersection with popular culture. 12. Why did Stephen Spender visit the studio? A) To deliver a speech. B) To check the workers. C) To know the film making. D) To gossip with the workers. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To deliver a speech. 13. What was the author's initial impression of his work at Gemini Studios? A) It was challenging. B) It was fulfilling. C) It was boring. D) It was exciting. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) It was boring. 14. How does the author come to know that English author was Stephen Spender? A) From a television show. B) From the newspaper. C) From a painting. D) From a book-The God that failed. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) From a book-The God that failed. 15. What poetic device is predominantly used in the poem to convey emotions? A) Imagery. B) Simile. C) Alliteration. D) Metaphor. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Imagery. 16. Who is the author of Poets and Pancakes? A) Asokamitran. B) Charu Nivedita. C) Jayakanthan. D) Balakumaran. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Asokamitran. 17. What does his book "My Years with Boss" talk of? A) Explains his environment. B) His job. C) Impact of movies on every aspect of life in India. D) Explain the nature of his boss. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Impact of movies on every aspect of life in India. 18. Who was the Englishman who came to Gemini studios to give a speech? A) Salman Rushdie. B) D.H Lawrence. C) Stephen Spender. D) George Orwell. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Stephen Spender. 19. Why did everybody in the studio think of giving some work to the author? A) Because of the idle appearance of his work. B) Because he was an office boy. C) Because he was a helper. D) None. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Because of the idle appearance of his work. 20. What did the author think about the relationship between poetry and films? A) They can influence each other. B) Poetry is superior to films. C) Films are more important than poetry. D) They are completely unrelated. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) They can influence each other. 21. How does the author's background influence their perspective in the poem? A) The author's background has no impact on the poem's themes. B) The author's background only affects the poem's structure, not its meaning. C) The author's background influences their perspective by shaping the themes and emotions expressed in the poem. D) The author's background is irrelevant to the emotions conveyed in the poem. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The author's background influences their perspective by shaping the themes and emotions expressed in the poem. 22. Pancake was the name of the A) Newspaper. B) Office boy. C) Make-up material. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Make-up material. 23. The Book 'The God That Failed' talked about ..... A) Gemini Studios. B) Counter Communism. C) MRA. D) National Integration. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Counter Communism. 24. What does the expression ' fiery misery' mean? A) The bright lights. B) The glow of lights. C) Discomfort to the actors in the makeup room. D) The bright colorful dresses of heroines. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Discomfort to the actors in the makeup room. 25. How was the Gemini studio influenced by the plays staged by MRA? A) They imitated their styles. B) They imitated their dialogues. C) They imitated their story. D) They imitated their sets and costumes. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) They imitated their sets and costumes. 26. The make-up room was compared to a ..... A) Hair salon. B) Hair saloon. C) Stable. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Hair salon. 27. Who was Kothamangalam Subbu? A) The No. 2 at Gemini Studios. B) The chief make-up artist. C) A famous actor. D) The legal adviser. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The No. 2 at Gemini Studios. 28. What was the audience's reaction to the English poet's speech? A) They understood everything. B) They applauded. C) They were confused. D) They left the room. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) They were confused. 29. Synonym of the word 'ugly' A) Monster. B) Hideous. C) Potions. D) Hued. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Hideous. 30. What does the author's book "My Years with Boss" talk about? A) Impact of movies on every aspect of life in India. B) His job. C) Explain the nature of his boss. D) Explains his environment. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Impact of movies on every aspect of life in India. 31. What qualities was Subbu admired for? A) Acting, writing filmmaking skills and the management skills. B) Acting and writing. C) Flattery. D) Gossips. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Acting, writing filmmaking skills and the management skills. 32. What was the reaction of the actress when she heard her recorded tirade? A) She left the studio. B) She was struck dumb. C) She laughed. D) She became angry. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) She was struck dumb. 33. The Boss at Gemini Studios didn't have much to do with ..... A) MRA. B) The God That Failed. C) Stephen Spender's Poetry. D) All of these. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Stephen Spender's Poetry. 34. Who are the 'hued monster' in the chapter A) The comedians. B) The makeup artists. C) The actor actress. D) The author. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The actor actress. 35. What has Asokamitran brought up through this write up? A) Topics of film industry. B) Topics of gossip. C) Topics of make up industry. D) Topics of heroines. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Topics of film industry. 36. How does the author use irony to enhance the message of the poem? A) The author uses irony to reveal the contrast between expectations and reality, enhancing the poem's message. B) The author avoids irony to maintain a serious tone. C) The author uses irony to confuse the reader's understanding. D) The author uses irony to emphasize the beauty of nature. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The author uses irony to reveal the contrast between expectations and reality, enhancing the poem's message. 37. In what ways does the poem reflect the socio-political climate of its time? A) The poem ignores any mention of social issues or political events. B) The poem reflects the socio-political climate by addressing social injustice and political oppression. C) The poem focuses solely on personal relationships and emotions. D) The poem celebrates political leaders and their achievements. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The poem reflects the socio-political climate by addressing social injustice and political oppression. 38. Who was heading the make A) A Madrasi. B) A tamilian. C) A bengali. D) A Bengali and later was succeeded by a Maharashtrian. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) A Bengali and later was succeeded by a Maharashtrian. ← PreviousRelated QuizzesCommon Subjects QuizzesClass 12 QuizzesClass 12 English (Flamingo) Chapter 6 Poets And Pancakes Quiz 1Class 12 English (Flamingo) Chapter 1 The Last Lesson QuizClass 12 English (Flamingo) Chapter 2 Lost Spring QuizClass 12 English (Flamingo) Chapter 3 Deep Water QuizClass 12 English (Flamingo) Chapter 4 The Rattrap QuizClass 12 English (Flamingo) Chapter 5 Indigo QuizClass 12 English (Flamingo) Chapter 7 The Interview QuizClass 12 English (Flamingo) Chapter 8 Going Places Quiz 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books