Class 10 English Chapter 1 Practice Question Answers - First Flight

Q1.  Choose the option with qualities of the cat that Carl Sandburg applies to the fog?
(1) Cats are independent animals, they don’t follow the rules, and they slip and slide in and out of our lives as they please.
(2) Cats are distrustful of strangers and can be jealous and moody.
(3) Cats are stealthy, moving in slow motion at times, and they appear to be moving in a mysterious fashion.
(4) Cats often communicate with a combination of distinctive sounds and body language.
(5) Cats like to move on at their own pace, and before you know it, they’ve disappeare(d)
(a) Only 1
(b) 2, 3 and 4
(c) 1, 3 and 5
(d) Only 4
Ans: (c)
In the poem "Fog" by Carl Sandburg, the poet uses qualities of a cat to describe the fog. Like cats, fog moves in a mysterious fashion (3), appearing and disappearing without warning. It moves at its own pace, slow and steady (5), just as cats like to do. Also, like independent cats, fog doesn't follow rules and slips in and out of our lives as it pleases (1). The poet uses these cat-like qualities to add a sense of intrigue and unpredictability to the description of the fog.

Q2. The poet has used short lines to compose the given poem. Choose the option that lists the most appropriate explanation for the same.
(a) By keeping the lines short, the poet keeps the liberty in stepping away from the rule, traditional form, logic, or fact in order to produce a desired effect.
(b) By keeping the lines short, the poet wants the reader to omit some parts of a sentence, which gives the reader a chance to fill in the gaps while reading it out.
(c) By keeping the lines short, the poet wants to introduce ambiguity or contradiction into an otherwise straightforward sentence.
(d) By keeping the lines short, the poet is controlling the pace to make the reader slow down, thereby reflecting the slow rolling in of the fog.
Ans: (d)
The poet uses short lines in the poem "Fog" to control the pace of the poem. The short lines create a slow and deliberate rhythm, reflecting the slow rolling in of the fog. This technique helps to create a sense of atmosphere and allows the reader to experience the gradual and calm arrival of the fog, enhancing the poem's mood and theme.

Q3. Who is the poet of “Fog”?
(a) Geoffrey Chaucer
(b) Hart Crane
(c) Thomas Campbell
(d) Carl Sandburg
Ans: (d)
"Fog" is a poem written by Carl Sandburg. He was an American poet known for his free verse style and use of vivid imagery to capture the essence of various subjects, including urban life, nature, and human emotions.

Q4. Which of the following adjectives convey the manner in which the fog arrives?
(a) harshly and roughly
(b) calmly and slowly
(c) violently and angrily
(d) excitedly
Ans: (b)
In the poem "Fog," the poet Carl Sandburg describes the manner in which the fog arrives as "on little cat feet." This phrase suggests that the fog arrives calmly and slowly, much like a cat that moves quietly and stealthily.

Q5. Which of the following words is not a synonym of “Harbour” ?
(a) Divest
(b) Port
(c) Dock
(d) Anchorage
Ans: (a)
"Harbour" is a place where ships dock for shelter. The synonyms for "harbour" are options (b) Port, (c) Dock, and (d) Anchorage. "Divest" means to strip or deprive, and it is not related to the concept of a harbour.

Q6. Which of the following words is not a synonym of “Fog” ?
(a) Mist
(b) Haze
(c) Brume
(d) Stupor
Ans: (d)
The synonyms for "Fog" are options (a) Mist, (b) Haze, and (c) Brume. "Stupor" refers to a state of unconsciousness or mental numbness and is not related to the concept of fog.

Q7. Which of the following is a cat breed?
(a) Golden Retriever
(b) Pitbull
(c) Maine Coon
(d) German shepherd
Ans: (c)
"Maine Coon" is a cat breed known for its large size, tufted ears, and bushy tail. The other options (a) Golden Retriever, (b) Pitbull, and (d) German Shepherd are dog breeds, not cat breeds.

Q8. The poem “Fog” is a
(a) Sonnet
(b)Ode
(c) Limerick
(d) Free verse poem
Ans: (d)
"Fog" is a free verse poem. It does not follow a specific rhyme scheme or meter, and it allows the poet to have greater freedom in expressing ideas and emotions without the constraints of traditional poetic forms like sonnets, odes, or limericks.

Q9. Which of the following is an expression we say to people when we want them to speak but they aren’t speaking.
(a) Curiosity killed the cat
(b) Not have a cat in hell’s chance
(c) Work like a dog
(d) Cat got your tongue?
Ans: (d)
The expression "Cat got your tongue?" is used to ask someone why they are not speaking or remaining silent. It is often said in a playful or teasing manner to encourage someone to speak up or share their thoughts.

Q10. Which of the following is a negative description of a rich and powerful person.
(a) Fat cat
(b) Not have a cat in hell’s chance
(c) Look like something the cat dragged in
(d) Let sleeping dogs lie
Ans: (a)
The term "Fat cat" is a negative description used to refer to a wealthy and powerful person, especially one who is perceived as selfish or corrupt. The other options are unrelated idioms and expressions with different meanings.