Question 1

Jon Silkin was a/an ……………………..poet.

Accepted Answer

Jon Silkin was a British poet, known for his work in the post-World War II era.

Question 2

"Caring for Animals" is taken from the poetry collection……………………………

Accepted Answer

"Caring for Animals" is from the poetry collection titled "The Peaceable Kingdom."

Question 3

In "Caring for Animals the poet questions the sky and …………………..

Accepted Answer

The poet questions the sky and the serene blue water in the poem "Caring for Animals."

Question 4

In Silkin's poem, dogs are seen with ………………………….

Accepted Answer

The answer of In Silkin's poem, dogs are seen with...

Question 5

According to Silkin, animals are our …………………….

Accepted Answer

According to Silkin, animals are considered our "ghosts," which metaphorically suggests they are present in our lives in a way that is often unnoticed or overlooked, much like the way ghosts are thought to exist unseen and unheard.

Question 6

It is from growing ………………………..that great love for human animal occurs.

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The answer of It is from growing ………………………..that great love...

Question 7

Anne Tyler was a/an ……………………… novelist.

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Anne Tyler is an American novelist known for her insightful and meticulously detailed narratives about the everyday lives of middle-class families.

Question 8

Anne Tyler's first work of fiction is …………………………….

Accepted Answer

Anne Tyler's first work of fiction is "If Morning Ever Comes," published in 1964.

Question 9

"Average Waves in Unprotected Waters" was originally published in………… on Feb28, 1977.

Accepted Answer

"Average Waves in Unprotected Waters" was originally published in The New Yorker on February 28, 1977.

Question 10

In the story "Average Waves in Unprotected Waters"…………………….. tries to institutionalize her mentally retarded son.

Accepted Answer

In "Average Waves in Unprotected Waters," Bet Blevins is the character who makes the difficult decision to institutionalize her mentally retarded son, Arnold.

Question 11

. …………………………. is the son of Bet Belvins.

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The answer of . …………………………. is the son of Bet...

Question 12

Bet's son was a ………………………………challenged child.

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The term "mentally challenged" is commonly used to describe individuals with intellectual disabilities.

Question 13

Arnold looked at the suitcase ………………………

Accepted Answer

The word "suspiciously" fits the context implied by the ellipsis, suggesting Arnold is looking at the suitcase with a sense of doubt or mistrust.

Question 14

Bet bought the tickets and a pack of ……………….. at the station

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is "spearmint gum" because it is the only item in the list that is specifically mentioned in the context of buying at a station in the given sentence. The other options, while plausible purchases, are not specified in the provided context.

Question 15

………………………… is Emmanuelle Laborit's autobiography.

Accepted Answer

"The Cry of the Gull" is the autobiography of Emmanuelle Laborit, a French actress and author who is deaf. In her book, she shares her life story, focusing on her experiences and challenges as a deaf individual.

Question 16

The parents nicknamed Laborit as ………………………..

Accepted Answer

Henri Laborit was nicknamed "mouette" by his parents, which translates to "seagull" in English.

Question 17

Mouette is a ……………… word which means seagull

Accepted Answer

"Mouette" is a French word that translates to "seagull" in English.

Question 18

"She may be deaf but she's so cute!" "She'll just be that much smarter"- whose words are these?

Accepted Answer

These words are spoken by the mother, who is expressing a positive outlook on her child's abilities despite her deafness.

Question 19

The author says that she comes from a ……………………..family.

Accepted Answer

The author mentions coming from a seafaring family, indicating a background or heritage connected to the sea, such as sailing or maritime activities.

Question 20

"Emmanuelle makes shrieking sounds because she can't hear herself", was first said by …….......................

Accepted Answer

The answer of "Emmanuelle makes shrieking sounds because she can't...

Quiz 3: Poetry and Novels: Exploring the Works of Jon Silkin and Anne Tyler, and Autobiography of Emmanuelle Laborit