Worksheet: Poem - Childhood | English Class 11 PDF Download

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Q1: The speaker realized that his childhood days were gone and would never return, leaving only memories in their place.

Q2: The poet believes that childhood is hidden in ___________.

Q3: According to Wordsworth, "Child is the father of the man," which implies that ____________.

Q4: The speaker wondered when he lost his childhood and concluded that it went to __________.

Q5: The poem "Childhood" reflects the poet's contemplation on ___________.

Q6: The speaker realized that Heaven and earth couldn't be found in Geography, which symbolizes __________.

Q7: The poem "Childhood" encourages readers to ___________.

Q8: The speaker's realization that his mind was his own signifies ____________.

Q9: The theme of the poem "Childhood" centers around ___________.

Q10: The poet believes that a child teaches mature humans to ___________.

Assertion and Reason Based

Q1: Assertion: The speaker in the poem realizes that Heaven and earth cannot be found in Geography.
Reason: The speaker believes that geographical locations cannot define spiritual and meaningful aspects of life.
(a) Both the assertion and reason are true, and the reason is the correct explanation.
(b) Both the assertion and reason are true, but the reason is not the correct explanation.
(c) The assertion is true, but the reason is false.
(d) The assertion is false, but the reason is true.

Q2: Assertion: The speaker wondered when he lost his childhood.
Reason: The speaker found out that adults did not always act lovingly.
(a) Both the assertion and reason are true, and the reason is the correct explanation.
(b) Both the assertion and reason are true, but the reason is not the correct explanation.
(c) The assertion is true, but the reason is false.
(d) The assertion is false, but the reason is true.

Q3: Assertion: The poem "Childhood" reflects the poet's contemplation on the transition from childhood to adulthood.
Reason: The speaker's realization that Heaven and earth couldn't be found in Geography symbolizes growing maturity.
(a) Both the assertion and reason are true, and the reason is the correct explanation.
(b) Both the assertion and reason are true, but the reason is not the correct explanation.
(c) The assertion is true, but the reason is false.
(d) The assertion is false, but the reason is true.

Q4: Assertion: The speaker believes that childhood is hidden in some forgotten place.
Reason: The poet emphasizes the pure thoughts and innocence of a child.
(a) Both the assertion and reason are true, and the reason is the correct explanation.
(b) Both the assertion and reason are true, but the reason is not the correct explanation.
(c) The assertion is true, but the reason is false.
(d) The assertion is false, but the reason is true.

Q5: Assertion: The theme of the poem "Childhood" centers around the nostalgia and innocence of childhood.
Reason: The poem encourages readers to appreciate the simplicity and innocence of childhood.
(a) Both the assertion and reason are true, and the reason is the correct explanation.
(b) Both the assertion and reason are true, but the reason is not the correct explanation.
(c) The assertion is true, but the reason is false.
(d) The assertion is false, but the reason is true.

Very Short Answer Type Questions

Q1: Who is the speaker in the poem "Childhood"?

Q2: What does the speaker realize about his childhood?

Q3: What is the significance of the line, "Heaven and earth could not be found in Geography"?

Q4: According to the poem, where did the speaker's childhood go?

Q5: What theme does the poem "Childhood" revolve around?

Q6: How does the poem encourage readers?

Q7: What does the speaker's realization about his mind signify?

Q8: Explain the significance of Wordsworth's quote, "Child is the father of the man."

Q9: What literary devices are used in the poem "Childhood"?

Q10: What message does the poem convey?

Short Answer Type Questions

Q1: Describe the speaker's realization about the end of his childhood.

Q2: How does the speaker feel about the concepts of Heaven and earth?

Q3: Explain the significance of the line, "The poet believes that childhood is hidden in some forgotten place."

Q4: Discuss the theme of nostalgia in the poem "Childhood."

Q5: How does the poem reflect the transition from childhood to adulthood?

Q6: Analyze the role of the child in teaching mature humans, as mentioned in the poem.

Q7: What is the impact of the line, "The speaker's realization that his mind was his own," on the poem's message?

Q8: Why does the poem encourage readers to appreciate the simplicity and innocence of childhood?

Long Answer Type Questions

Q1: Write a detailed explanation of how the poem "Childhood" portrays the speaker's contemplation on the transition from childhood to adulthood.

Q2: Analyze the significance of the poem's theme of nostalgia and how it impacts the reader's emotions.

Q3: Discuss the impact of the lines, "The speaker's realization that Heaven and earth could not be found in Geography," on the overall message of the poem.

Q4: Explain the message conveyed by the poem "Childhood" and its relevance to the readers.