(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
(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
(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
(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
(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
(i) The waste of Joradighi lies ___________ before the speaker and his mother.
(ii) The speaker dreams of proving his bravery and heroism to his __________.
(iii) The meadow is prickly with __________ grass.
(iv) The speaker's mother sits crouched in a __________ during the encounter with the dacoits.
(v) The speaker spurs his horse for a wild __________ during the fight.
(i) The speaker dreams of being a hero to escape from his dull routine.
(ii) The mother joins the fight against the dacoits to protect her son.
(iii) The speaker's brother is expected to express amazement at the speaker's actions.
(iv) The fight with the dacoits is described as a calm and easy encounter.
(v) The speaker's mother remains fearless throughout the journey.
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