Class 10 English Chapter 1 Practice Question Answers - First Flight

Q1. The golden silence is contrasted with the __________.
(a) chaos of the street.
(b) constant instructions receive(d)
(c) sweetness of freedom.
(d) hushed, bare feet.
Ans. (b)
The golden silence is contrasted with the constant instructions received. It means that while silence is valuable and precious, the contrast is made with the constant noise or chatter of instructions that one might receive in their daily life. 

Q2. “I pattern soft dust with my hushed, bare feet.”
Pick the option that lists the usage of the word ‘pattern’, as in the line.
(a) That is a lovely pattern for a wallpaper.
(b) He decided to wear a patterned shirt to the party.
(c) Poetry is a form of pattern making.
(d) She patterned her hair after her favourite celebrity.
Ans. (d)
The usage of the word 'pattern' in the line is similar to option (d) - "She patterned her hair after her favorite celebrity." Here, it means to imitate or model one's hair after the hairstyle of a favorite celebrity.

Q3. Which option completes the popular adage given below?
__________________ silence is gol(d)
(a) Precious are words for
(b) Speech is silver
(c) Silver is the tongue
(d) Ideas may be precious but
Ans. (b)
The popular adage is completed as "Speech is silver silence is gold." It means that while speech or talking is valuable, silence is even more precious.

Q4. A transferred epithet is a literary device where the modifier or epithet is transferred from the noun it is meant to describe to another noun in the sentence.
Based on the given definition of ‘transferred epithet’, choose the option that lists an example of a transferred epithet.
(a) soft dust
(b) hushed (bare) feet
(c) freedom (is) sweet
(d) silence (is) golden
Ans. (b)
An example of a transferred epithet is given in option (b) - "hushed (bare) feet." In this phrase, the modifier "hushed" is transferred from the noun "feet" to "bare," emphasizing the quiet or hushed nature of the feet.

Q5. What does the repetition of “Amanda!” mean at the end of each line?
(a) It describes who the speaker is talking to.
(b) It represents the absent-mindedness of the listener.
(c) It shows the frustration of the speaker.
(d) It helps create a rhyme scheme.
Ans. (c)
The repetition of "Amanda!" at the end of each line shows the frustration of the speaker. It indicates that the speaker is trying to get Amanda's attention or make a point but is met with indifference or distraction.

Q6. Reference to a famous or imaginary person, animal species or thing. In the poem, the poet has used the word Mermaid and Rapunzel
Identify the figure of speech used-
(a) Assonance
(b) Allusion
(c) Alliteration
(d) Anaphora
Ans. (b)
The figure of speech used in the poem is an allusion. It refers to a reference to famous or imaginary people, animals, or things, like the mention of Mermaid and Rapunzel in the poem.

Q7. Identify the poetic device in “Silence is golden.”
(a) Metaphor
(b) Alliteration
(c) Assonance
(d) Simile
Ans. (a)
The poetic device in "Silence is golden" is a metaphor. It compares silence to gold, suggesting that just as gold is valuable, silence is also precious.

Q8. Which of these is a synonym for ‘languid’?
(a) Rapid
(b) Relaxed
(c) Sickly
(d) Humid
Ans. (b)
A synonym for 'languid' is "relaxed." It means lacking in energy or vitality and being slow or lazy.

Q9. How would you describe the adult’s tone?
(a) Relaxed
(b) Scared
(c) Indifferent
(d) Scolding
Ans. (d)
The adult's tone can be described as "scolding." Throughout the poem, the adult is constantly telling Amanda what to do and what not to do, in a critical and scolding manner.

Q10. Which of these statements is not true?
(a) The adult wants Amanda to be obedient.
(b) The adult believes that Amanda isn’t being nagge(d)
(c) The adult is fed up with Amanda’s mood swings.
(d) The adult understands Amanda’s exhaustion at being scolde(d)
Ans. (d)
The statement that is not true is (d) - "The adult understands Amanda’s exhaustion at being scolded." The adult in the poem seems indifferent to Amanda's feelings and exhaustion.

Q11. Identify the adult’s tone in this extract.
(a) Authoritative
(b) Innocent
(c) Dreamy
(d) Nostalgic
Ans. (a)
The adult's tone in this extract is "authoritative." The adult is giving instructions to Amanda in a commanding and authoritative manner.

Q12. What does the phrase, ‘the silence is golden’ signify?
(a) Amanda wishes to find gold on silent streets.
(b) Amanda believes silence is golden in colour.
(c) Amanda cherishes silence as much as gol(d)
(d) Amanda wants to give gold to silent street-dwellers.
Ans. (c)
The phrase "the silence is golden" signifies that Amanda cherishes silence as much as gold. It means that she appreciates the value of silence and enjoys the peacefulness it brings.

Q13. Which of these words is a synonym for ‘roaming’?
(a) Spreading
(b) Wandering
(c) Dreaming
(d) Making
Ans. (b)
A synonym for 'roaming' is "wandering." It means to move around without a specific destination, similar to the idea of roaming.

Q14. What can one conclude based on the poem?
(a) The adult cares about Amanda’s mental health.
(b) Amanda yearns for a peaceful life.
(c) The adults love to pamper Amand(a)
(d) Amanda is obsessed with fairy-tales.
Ans. (b)
Based on the poem, one can conclude that Amanda yearns for a peaceful life. She seems to appreciate the quiet and peaceful moments in contrast to the constant instructions and noise she receives from the adult.

Q15. Sulking means-
(a) be in a bad mood
(b) be in a good mood
(c) be sleepy
(d) be in an angry mood
Ans. (a)
Sulking means (a) be in a bad mood. It refers to being sullen, gloomy, or resentful, often because of some disappointment or dissatisfaction. When someone is sulking, they may withdraw themselves and show their unhappiness or displeasure through their behavior.