This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Cbse > Class 9 > English > Poem On Killing A Tree > Class 9 English Poem Chapter 8 On Killing A Tree – Quiz 1 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Class 9 English Poem Chapter 8 On Killing A Tree Quiz 1 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. What was the colour of the snake? A) Deep green. B) Green. C) Brown. D) Light green. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Green. 2. Chocking is done in the absence of: A) Air. B) Earth. C) Water. D) Sunlight. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Air. 3. How does the poet describe the process of killing a tree? A) Slow and painful, like a slow poison. B) Magical and beautiful, like a blooming flower. C) Loud and violent, like a thunderstorm. D) Quick and painless, like cutting a cake. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Slow and painful, like a slow poison. 4. What helps the tree to grow? A) Earth. B) Air. C) Gardener. D) None. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Earth. 5. What does 'leprous hide' refer to? A) Rough and scaly. B) Infectious disease. C) Dry trunk. D) None of these. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Rough and scaly. 6. Where does the strength of the tree lie? A) In leaves. B) In Fruits. C) In its roots. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) In its roots. 7. Where does the snake go and hide? (third stanza) A) Ripples if water. B) Camouflaging Green bushes of the marshy plants. C) Camouflaging Green trees. D) Camouflaging blue bushes of the shrubs. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Camouflaging Green bushes of the marshy plants. 8. A tree can be killed with in a: A) Long time. B) Short time. C) Very long time. D) Little time. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Very long time. 9. "And from close to the groundWill rise curled green twigs, Miniature boughs"What happens if the branches of a tree are cut off? A) The branches will never grow again and eventually the tree will die. B) The branches that are cut off are replaced by new boughs, which will grow into their former size. C) Both (1) and (2). D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The branches that are cut off are replaced by new boughs, which will grow into their former size. 10. Evaluate the impact of the poem's structure on the reader's understanding of the message. A) The poem's structure can impact the reader's understanding of the message by influencing the pacing, emphasis, and overall flow of the poem. B) The poem's structure has no impact on the reader's understanding. C) The poem's structure is irrelevant to the reader's interpretation. D) The poem's structure only affects the author's message, not the reader's understanding. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The poem's structure can impact the reader's understanding of the message by influencing the pacing, emphasis, and overall flow of the poem. 11. What sprouts out of the tree's leprous hide? A) Leaves. B) Branches. C) Green Twigs. D) New Trees. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Leaves. 12. Identifying the theme of the poem:What is the central theme of 'On Killing a Tree' by Gieve Patel? A) The importance of watering plants. B) The benefits of deforestation. C) The impact of climate change on trees. D) Destructive nature of human actions and resilience of nature. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Destructive nature of human actions and resilience of nature. 13. What is the tone of the poem 'On Killing A Tree'? A) Anger and frustration. B) Sadness and grief. C) Calm and tranquility. D) Joy and happiness. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Anger and frustration. 14. Who is the poet of "On Killing a Tree" ? A) Rabindranath Tagore. B) William Wordsworth. C) Coates Kinney. D) None of these. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) None of these. 15. It takes a lot of time to cut a tree. The simple act of stabbing it with a knife is not enough to kill a tree. It is not an easy job to kill a tree, as it has grown strong by absorbing many elements for many years. It has taken nutrients from the soil and absorbed sunlight, air and water for a long time such that many leaves had grown on it. The above explanation belongs to which stanza of poem? A) Stanza 2. B) Stanza 3. C) Stanza 4. D) Stanza 1. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Stanza 1. 16. Even leprous hide of the tree has the power to produce: A) Roots. B) Branches. C) Twigs. D) Fresh leaves. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Fresh leaves. 17. Not a simple jab of knife Will do it" -Here jab refers to A) Stabbing. B) Pushing it to dry. C) Killing a tree. D) Htting forcefully. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Htting forcefully. 18. What wiil again expand to a tree's full size? A) Flowers. B) Roots. C) Fruits. D) Green twigs. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Green twigs. 19. What has grown Slowly consuming the earth in the poem, 'On Killing a Tree'? A) Superstition. B) Nature. C) Love. D) Tree. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Tree. 20. What is the significance of the tree's roots in the poem? A) The roots have no significance in the poem. B) They represent the fragility of the tree. C) They symbolize the deep connection and strength of the tree. D) The roots symbolize the tree's ability to fly. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) They symbolize the deep connection and strength of the tree. 21. How has the tree grown? A) By slowly consuming the earth. B) Absorbing sunlight. C) Breathing air. D) All of these. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of these. 22. What does the tree symbolize in this poem? A) Prosperity. B) Greenery. C) Deep rooted evil. D) None. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Deep rooted evil. 23. How does the poem 'On Killing a Tree' reflect the theme of environmental conservation? A) The poem has no connection to environmental conservation. B) The poem promotes the idea that trees are expendable resources. C) The poem celebrates the destruction of trees for human use. D) The poem emphasizes the importance of preserving nature and the destructive impact of killing a tree. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The poem emphasizes the importance of preserving nature and the destructive impact of killing a tree. 24. What is the main theme of the poem 'On Killing a Tree'? A) The importance of conservation. B) The destructive power of humans. C) Resilience and persistence of nature. D) The beauty of nature. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Resilience and persistence of nature. 25. How does the author use imagery to describe the process of killing a tree? A) The author uses imagery of a tree happily growing in the sun. B) The author uses imagery of a tree being watered and cared for. C) The author uses imagery of a tree being hugged by a loving family. D) The author uses vivid imagery to describe the process of killing a tree, such as comparing it to a slow and painful death. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The author uses vivid imagery to describe the process of killing a tree, such as comparing it to a slow and painful death. 26. What is the poet's attitude towards nature as depicted in the poem? A) Respectful and awe-inspiring. B) Indifferent and apathetic. C) Disrespectful and dismissive. D) Fearful and anxious. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Respectful and awe-inspiring. 27. "On Killing a Tree" is about ..... A) Not killing living beings. B) The conservation of plants and trees. C) Soil erosion. D) None of these. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The conservation of plants and trees. 28. What is the tone of the poem and how does it contribute to the overall message? A) Sadness and defeat. B) Anger and frustration. C) Happiness and contentment. D) Determination and resilience. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Determination and resilience. 29. "Not a simple jab of the knifeWill do it. It has grown" .Why can a "simple jab of the knife" not kill a tree? A) Because the tree is very big and its branches will never allow any space to kill it. B) We need a very sharp and strong axe in order to carry out this work. C) The tree is too strong to be killed by a simple jab of the knife as it is firmly held by the earth for so many years and its roots are safe. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The tree is too strong to be killed by a simple jab of the knife as it is firmly held by the earth for so many years and its roots are safe. 30. Explain the significance of the title 'On Killing a Tree' in relation to the poem. A) It represents the joy of destroying nature and the environment. B) It symbolizes the difficulty and determination required to destroy something deeply rooted and resilient. C) It signifies the ease of uprooting a tree without any effort. D) It symbolizes the insignificance of nature and the power of human destruction. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It symbolizes the difficulty and determination required to destroy something deeply rooted and resilient. 31. He lay until observedand chased away, and nowhe vanishes in the ripplesamong the green slim reeds.What is the meaning of vanishes? A) Disappears. B) Hides. C) Waves. D) Runs. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Disappears. 32. Compare and contrast the poem 'On Killing a Tree' with another poem that also discusses the destruction of nature. A) The poem 'On Killing a Tree' is about the beauty of nature. B) The answer will vary depending on the specific poem chosen for comparison. C) The other poem is about the joy of planting trees. D) Both poems are about the importance of preserving nature. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The answer will vary depending on the specific poem chosen for comparison. 33. As soon as realized that the Intruder was a criminal, he ..... A) Informed the police. B) Freaked out. C) Remained calm and extended the conversation. D) Pushed the intruder into the cupboard. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Remained calm and extended the conversation. 34. Name the poet of the poem 'The Snake Trying' A) William Wordsworth. B) William Shakespeare. C) WWE Ross. D) Robert Frost. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) WWE Ross. 35. How does the poem 'On Killing a Tree' reflect the concept of resilience? A) The poem reflects resilience through the tree's ability to fly. B) The poem reflects resilience through the tree's ability to withstand various attempts to kill it. C) The poem reflects resilience through the tree's ability to communicate with other trees. D) The poem reflects resilience through the tree's ability to grow flowers. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The poem reflects resilience through the tree's ability to withstand various attempts to kill it. 36. The word 'miniature' means ..... A) Big. B) Leaf. C) Small. D) Twigs. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Small. 37. Interpret the symbolism of the tree in the poem. A) Sign of impending doom and destruction. B) Resilience and the ability to overcome challenges. C) Symbol of love and romance. D) Representation of technological advancement. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Resilience and the ability to overcome challenges. 38. What literary devices are used in the poem 'On Killing a Tree'? A) Alliteration, simile, and foreshadowing. B) Personification, metaphor, and imagery. C) Hyperbole, irony, and flashback. D) Onomatopoeia, oxymoron, and allusion. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Personification, metaphor, and imagery. 39. According to the poet, does the tree feel pain? A) Yes. B) No. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Yes. 40. What does 'boughs' mean? A) Bark. B) Branches. C) Roots. D) Twigs. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Branches. 41. He glides through the water awayfrom the stroke, O let him goIdentify the poetic device used by the author. A) Irony. B) Simile. C) Span. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Span. 42. What is needed to be pulled out to kill a tree? A) Root. B) Leaves. C) Fruit. D) Flowers. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Root. 43. What does 'sprouting' mean? A) Germination. B) Growing. C) Appearing. D) All of these. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Germination. 44. The Poet of '' On Killing A Tree" is- A) (b) Rober Frost. B) (c) Gieve Patel. C) (a) R.K. Narayanan. D) Phoebe Cary. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) (c) Gieve Patel. 45. What rises from the ground? A) Branches. B) Miniature Boughs. C) Leaves. D) Green Twigs. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Green Twigs. 46. 'The snake is tryingto escape the pursuing stick'Identify the poetic device used by the author. A) ALLITERATION. B) Metafar. C) TRANSFERRED EPITHET. D) SIMILE. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) TRANSFERRED EPITHET. 47. What is the strength of the tree? A) Flowers. B) Fruits. C) Leaves. D) Roots. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Roots. 48. What does the poet symbolize a tree to? A) A good tradition. B) A deep-rooted evil. C) A noble thing. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A deep-rooted evil. 49. What helps the trees to grow? A) Earth. B) Air. C) Gardener. D) None. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Earth. 50. What emotions does the poet associate with killing a tree? A) Anger, frustration, and annoyance. B) Guilt, sadness, and regret. C) Indifference, happiness, and relief. D) Joy, excitement, and satisfaction. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Guilt, sadness, and regret. 51. Dean is a woodcutter. He blows his axe and cuts the branch of the mango tree. Which words do narrate the trees condition exactly? A) Uprooted tree. B) Bleeding bark. C) Broken Twigs. D) Grown up branches. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Bleeding bark. 52. According to the poet, The root needs to be pulled out of- A) Anchoring earth. B) The soild. C) Underground. D) The deep caves. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Anchoring earth. 53. What is the poet's message to the readers through the poem? A) To discourage people from appreciating nature. B) To encourage deforestation and industrialization. C) To promote the use of artificial trees. D) To understand the destructive nature of cutting down a tree and to appreciate the value of nature. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To understand the destructive nature of cutting down a tree and to appreciate the value of nature. 54. Where does the root remain hidden for years? A) In the earth. B) In the water. C) In the air. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) In the earth. 55. What will happen if the boughs are unchecked? A) Will attract birds. B) Will become a big tree. C) Will not grow well. D) Will get destroyed. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Will become a big tree. 56. According to the poet, how does nature (here, the tree) renew itself after an attack by man? A) It will start growing after rainwater feeds the roots. B) The different parts of the tree like bark, twigs will grow to their former size if left unchecked. C) After cutting the tree, it will start growing leaves. D) Answer option 3. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The different parts of the tree like bark, twigs will grow to their former size if left unchecked. 57. Which of the following is not a synonym of 'jab' A) Slash. B) Stab. C) Poke. D) Thrust. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Slash. 58. The meaning of Reeds is: A) Water or Marsh plants with thick roots. B) Marsh plants with thin stems. C) Marsh plants with thin roots. D) Marsh plants with thick stems. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Marsh plants with thick stems. 59. What does this poem speaks about? A) Merciless, thoughtless and callous behavior of humans towards trees. B) Save plants. C) Human behavior. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Merciless, thoughtless and callous behavior of humans towards trees. 60. What does the poet try to convey? A) The killing of trees is a heinous crime. B) We must kill trees. C) A tree can only be killed by burning its roots. D) Both A and B. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The killing of trees is a heinous crime. Next →Related QuizzesEnglish QuizzesClass 9 QuizzesClass 9 English Poem Chapter 8 On Killing A Tree Quiz 2 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books