30 MCQs on “The Thought-Fox” and “Hawk Roosting” by Ted Hughes
Given below are 30 MCQs on “The Thought-Fox” and “Hawk Roosting” by Ted Hughes. We will be focusing on concept-based understanding:
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In “The Thought-Fox,” what does the fox represent? A) An actual fox B) Imagination and creativity C) Fear and danger D) None of the above
Answer: B) Imagination and creativity
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What is the central theme of “Hawk Roosting”? A) Human superiority over nature B) The majesty of the hawk C) The idea of power and control D) The fragility of life
Answer: C) The idea of power and control
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Which poetic device is most prominent in “The Thought-Fox”?
A) Metaphor B) Simile C) Personification D) Alliteration
Answer: C) Personification
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What does the hawk in “Hawk Roosting” consider itself?
A) A ruler of the world B) A servant of nature
C) A humble creature D) A prey to other animals
Answer: A) A ruler of the world
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What is the significance of the “five acts” mentioned in “The Thought-Fox”?
A) They represent the stages of creativity B) They symbolize the passage of time
C) They are a reference to Shakespearean plays D) They illustrate the fox’s hunting technique
Answer: A) They represent the stages of creativity
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Which of the following phrases from “Hawk Roosting” reflects the hawk’s arrogance?
A) “Now I hold Creation in my foot” B) “The earth’s face upward for my inspection”
C) “I kill where I please because it is all mine” D) “I sit at the top of the wood”
Answer: C) “I kill where I please because it is all mine”
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How does Ted Hughes portray the fox in “The Thought-Fox”?
A) As a cunning predator B) As a vulnerable creature
C) As a mysterious and elusive presence D) As a symbol of destruction
Answer: C) As a mysterious and elusive presence
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Which of the following best describes the tone of “Hawk Roosting”?
A) Reverent B) Humorous C) Arrogant D) Melancholic
Answer: C) Arrogant
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What does the hawk in “Hawk Roosting” believe about its existence?
A) It is subject to the laws of nature. B) It is a transient being.
C) It is the center of the universe. D) It is insignificant in the grand scheme of things
Answer: C) It is the center of the universe
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What is the symbolic significance of the “twig-smashed ice” in “The Thought-Fox”? A) It represents the destruction caused by the fox. B) It symbolizes the fox’s journey through the forest. C) It signifies the emergence of the poet’s creativity D) It reflects the harshness of winter
Answer: C) It signifies the emergence of the poet’s creativity
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How does Ted Hughes explore the theme of nature in “Hawk Roosting”?
A) By depicting nature as a nurturing force B) By portraying the hawk as a victim of natural forces
C) By emphasizing the predatory and dominant aspects of nature
D) By showing the harmony between humans and nature
Answer: C) By emphasizing the predatory and dominant aspects of nature
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In “The Thought-Fox,” what does the gradual appearance of the fox symbolize?
A) The poet’s growing fear B) The slow process of creativity
C) The passing of time D) The impending danger
Answer: B) The slow process of creativity
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Which of the following best describes the tone of “The Thought-Fox”?
A) Joyful and playful B) Eerie and mysterious
C) Melancholic and sorrowful D) Optimistic and hopeful
Answer: B) Eerie and mysterious
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What does the hawk in “Hawk Roosting” believe about the concept of mortality?
A) It considers mortality as inevitable and accepts it gracefully
B) It sees mortality as a challenge to overcome through power
C) It is indifferent to the concept of mortality
D) It fears mortality and tries to avoid thinking about it
Answer: B) It sees mortality as a challenge to overcome through power
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Which literary movement is Ted Hughes associated with?
A) Romanticism B) Modernism
C) Postmodernism D) Confessional poetry
Answer: A) Romanticism
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In “The Thought-Fox,” what does the penultimate stanza suggest about the process of creation?
A) It is a chaotic and unpredictable process B) It requires patience and perseverance
C) It is a solitary and introspective experience D) It is a collaborative effort involving nature
Answer: C) It is a solitary and introspective experience
- What is the significance of the hawk’s perspective in “Hawk Roosting”? A) It highlights the hawk’s vulnerability in the face of nature B) It emphasizes the hawk’s sense of superiority and dominance C) It suggests the hawk’s longing for freedom and escape D) It symbolizes the fragility of life
Answer: B) It emphasizes the hawk’s sense of superiority and dominance
18. Which of the following themes is central to both “The Thought-Fox” and “Hawk Roosting”?
A) The beauty of nature B) The brutality of survival
C) The power of love D) The inevitability of death
Answer: B) The brutality of survival
19. What does the fox’s visit symbolize in “The Thought-Fox”?
A) The intrusion of reality into the poet’s imagination B) The poet’s fear of the unknown
C) The fleeting nature of inspiration D) The cyclical pattern of life and death
Answer: A) The intrusion of reality into the poet’s imagination
20. Which of the following words best describes the mood of “Hawk Roosting”?
A) Serene B) Vengeful C) Tranquil D) Dominant
Answer: D) Dominant
21. Which of the following statements best describes Ted Hughes’ style as a poet?
A) He predominantly wrote in free verse with minimal use of traditional forms.
B) He adhered strictly to traditional poetic structures and meter.
C) His poetry often featured experimental techniques and avant-garde forms.
D) He focused solely on prose poetry, avoiding traditional verse altogether.
Answer: A) He predominantly wrote in free verse with minimal use of traditional forms.
22.Ted Hughes served as the Poet Laureate of which country?
A) England B) Scotland C) Ireland D) Wales
Answer: A) England
23. What was the title of Ted Hughes’ first collection of poems published in 1957?
A) “Crow” B) “Birthday Letters” C) “The Hawk in the Rain” D) “Tales from Ovid”
Answer: C) “The Hawk in the Rain”
24. Which prestigious literary award did Ted Hughes win for his collection “Birthday Letters”?
A) Nobel Prize in Literature B) Pulitzer Prize for Poetry
C) T. S. Eliot Prize D) Forward Poetry Prize
Answer: C) T. S. Eliot Prize
25. In addition to his poetry, Ted Hughes was also known for his work in which literary genre?
A) Fiction B) Drama C) Literary criticism D) Biography
Answer: B) Drama
26. What was the name of the award given to Ted Hughes by the Poetry Society in recognition of his lifetime contribution to poetry?
A) Golden Wreath Award B) Queen’s Gold Medal for Poetry
C) Nobel Prize in Literature D) National Book Award
Answer: B) Queen’s Gold Medal for Poetry
27. Which of Ted Hughes’ works is often considered his magnum opus and features a collection of animal poems?
A) “Birthday Letters” B) “Crow: From the Life and Songs of the Crow”
C) “The Hawk in the Rain” D) “Tales from Ovid”
Answer: B) “Crow: From the Life and Songs of the Crow”
28. Ted Hughes was appointed Poet Laureate in the year:
A) 1967 B) 1972 C) 1984 D) 1998
Answer: D) 1998
29. Which literary movement is Ted Hughes often associated with?
A) Romanticism B) Modernism C) Postmodernism D) Confessional poetry
Answer: A) Romanticism
30. Which of the following poets was Ted Hughes married to for a significant period of time?
A) Sylvia Plath B) Maya Angelou C) Anne Sexton D) Adrienne Rich
Answer: A) Sylvia Plath