Class 10 English Chapter 1 Practice Question Answers - First Flight

Q1. Identify the option that DOES NOT use the word ‘rue’ correctly.
(a) The film was a disaster, and he rued his decision to act in it.
(b) I am sure she rued the day she listened to a fortune-teller.
(c) It wasn’t long before I rued my disobedience and my deceit.
(d) Others finally rue the one who is dishonest and heartless.
Ans: (d)
The word "rue" means to regret or feel remorseful about something. Option (d) "Others finally rue the one who is dishonest and heartless" does not use the word correctly. The word "rue" is used as an active verb, and it should be followed by the person or subject who is feeling regretful. In this option, "rue" is used in a passive construction, which is not grammatically correct. The correct usage would be something like "Others finally rue their dishonest and heartless actions."

Q2. What does “Dust of Snow” represent?
(a) Healing particles of nature
(b) Particles of nature
(c) Cool weather
(d) Dust Pollution
Ans: (A)
In the poem "Dust of Snow," the "Dust of Snow" represents "healing particles of nature." The poem talks about how a seemingly insignificant event, like a crow shaking down snow from a hemlock tree, can have a transformative effect on the poet's mood. The dust of snow symbolizes the healing power of nature, how even a small and ordinary act of nature can bring about a positive change in a person's emotions.

Q3. ____________ covered the tree tops.
(a) Snowflakes
(b) Dew drops
(c) Dust particles
(d) Crows
Ans: (A)
In the poem, "Snowflakes" covered the tree tops. Snowflakes are unique ice crystals that fall from the sky when the temperature is low enough. They have a delicate and intricate structure, and when they accumulate on the branches of trees, they create a beautiful white covering. The poet is describing a scene of a snowy day where the tree tops are covered in these tiny, frozen flakes of snow, adding a sense of beauty and serenity to the surroundings.

Q4. Of the many symbols the hemlock tree represents, choose the one that Frost drew upon, in all likelihood, for this poem.
Symbol of
(a) longevity
(b) togetherness
(c) healing
(d) protection
Ans: (c)
In the context of the poem, the hemlock tree symbolizes "healing." The poem explores the theme of finding solace and healing in nature's simple acts. The dust of snow falling from the hemlock tree causes a positive shift in the poet's mood, highlighting the healing influence of nature's beauty and simplicity.

Q5. Synecdoche is a poetic device that uses a part to represent the whole. For example, that’s a great set of wheels! (Set of wheels has been used for the car.)
Pick an example of synecdoche from the poem.
(a) Has given my heart A change of mood
(b) The way a crow/Shook down on me
(c) The dust of snow/From a hemlock tree
(d) And saved some part/Of a day I had rued
Ans: (A)
The line "Has given my heart a change of mood" is an example of synecdoche in the poem. The poet uses the "heart" to represent the entire emotional state or mood of the person. The heart is a part of the person, but here it is used to convey the whole emotional experience of feeling uplifted and changed by the dust of snow.

Q6. The poem is set on a –
(a) wintry day
(b) sunny day
(c) windy day
(d) stormy day
Ans: (A)
The poem is set on a "wintry day." The mention of snow and a hemlock tree covered with snow indicates the winter season. The wintry setting plays a crucial role in the poem as it sets the stage for the transformative moment when the dust of snow falls on the poet and changes their mood.

Q7. Choose the option showing the reason NOT corresponding with “… a crow/Shook down on me/The dust of snow”.
(a) The crow’s landing on the branch of the tree.
(b) The shivering of the crow due to the col(d)
(c) The readjustment of the position of the crow on the branch.
(d) The cawing of the crow hidden in the foliage.
Ans: (d)
The poem does not mention anything about the "cawing of the crow hidden in the foliage." The poem only describes the crow shaking down the dust of snow from the hemlock tree onto the poet. The focus is on the action of the crow and the falling snow, not on the crow's vocalization.

Q8. The poet is standing under a _______.
(a) Eucalyptus tree
(b) Hemlock tree
(c) Sycamore tree
(d) Apple tree
Ans: (b)
The poet is standing under a "Hemlock tree." Hemlock trees are coniferous evergreen trees known for their dense and dark green foliage. They have needle-like leaves and produce cones. The poet uses this specific tree to set the backdrop of the scene where he is observing the snowfall. The choice of the Hemlock tree adds to the imagery and atmosphere of the poem, as it is a typical tree found in cold and snowy regions, reinforcing the winter setting and creating a picturesque landscape.

Q9. The crow and the hemlock tree symbolize –
(a) happiness
(b) sorrow
(c) anxiety
(d) concern
Ans: (b)
The crow and the hemlock tree symbolize "sorrow" in the poem. The poem starts with the poet feeling downhearted and gloomy, and the crow shaking down the dust of snow accentuates these feelings. The hemlock tree, covered in snow, adds to the somber mood of the poem. Both the crow and the hemlock tree represent elements of sadness and sorrow in the poet's experience.

Q10. Choose the option that lists the possible feelings of the poet prior to the experience shared in the poem.
i) reassured
ii) disappointed
iii) curious
iv) demotivated
v) thankful
vi) disheartened
vii) impulsive

(a) i, iii & vii
(b) ii, iv & vi
(c) v & vii
(d) i & iii
Ans: (b)
Prior to the experience shared in the poem, the possible feelings of the poet were "disappointed," "demotivated," and "disheartened." These emotions are evident in the opening lines of the poem when the poet mentions feeling downhearted and burdened with sorrow. The poem then goes on to describe how the encounter with the crow and the dust of snow lifted the poet's mood and brought about a positive change.