Solutions: The Hero Class 7 Worksheet Buzzword

Q1: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

(i) What is the setting of the poem "The Hero"?
(a) A bustling city
(b) A strange and dangerous land
(c) A peaceful village
(d) A lush forest
Ans: (b)
The poem's setting is described as a strange and dangerous land, particularly the desolate waste of Joradighi.

(ii) How does the speaker comfort his frightened mother during the journey?
(a) By singing a lullaby
(b) By reciting a poem
(c) By assuring her he is with her
(d) By ignoring her fear
Ans: (c)
The speaker reassures his mother not to be afraid and tells her that he is with her.

(iii) What weapon does the speaker use during the fight with the dacoits?
(a) Bow and arrows
(b) Sword and buckler
(c) Spear and shield
(d) Slingshot
Ans: (b)
The speaker uses a sword and buckler to fight the dacoits.

(iv) What does the speaker expect his brother and village people to say after the fight?
(a) Express surprise and disbelief
(b) Criticize his actions
(c) Ignore the incident
(d) Mock his bravery
Ans: (a)
The speaker expects his brother to express surprise and amazement at his heroic actions.

(v) Why does the mother start repeating the names of the gods during the encounter with the dacoits?
(a) To scold the dacoits
(b) To seek protection and solace
(c) To distract the dacoits
(d) To pray for their victory
Ans: (b)
The mother repeats the names of the gods as a form of prayer, seeking protection during the tense situation.

Q2: Fill in the Blanks

(i) The waste of Joradighi lies ___________ before the speaker and his mother.
Ans: wan and grey
The land is described as wan and grey in the poem.

(ii) The speaker dreams of proving his bravery and heroism to his __________.
Ans: mother
The speaker wants to prove his bravery to his mother.

(iii) The meadow is prickly with __________ grass.
Ans: spiky
The meadow has spiky grass according to the poem.

(iv) The speaker's mother sits crouched in a __________ during the encounter with the dacoits.
Ans: palanquin
The mother is in a palanquin during the tense situation.

(v) The speaker spurs his horse for a wild __________ during the fight.
Ans: gallop
The speaker spurs his horse for a wild gallop in the poem.

Q3: Match the Column (In a Table)

Ans:

Q4: True or False

(i) The speaker dreams of being a hero to escape from his dull routine.
Ans: True
The speaker dreams of something extraordinary breaking the monotony of his life.

(ii) The mother joins the fight against the dacoits to protect her son.
Ans: False
The mother seeks solace in prayer but does not physically join the fight.

(iii) The speaker's brother is expected to express amazement at the speaker's actions.
Ans: True
The speaker expects his brother to be surprised at his heroic actions.

(iv) The fight with the dacoits is described as a calm and easy encounter.
Ans: False
The fight is described as fearful and intense in the poem.

(v) The speaker's mother remains fearless throughout the journey.
Ans: False
The mother is frightened during the journey and seeks reassurance from the speaker.