Question 1

Meena Alexander quotes _________ at the beginning of her poem "Blue Lotus"

Accepted Answer

Meena Alexander quotes Wallace Stevens at the beginning of her poem "Blue Lotus," indicating an inspiration or thematic connection to Stevens' work.

Question 2

"Rocks" and "Stones" in the poem "Blue Lotus" is metaphor for __________.

Accepted Answer

In "Blue Lotus," "Rocks" and "Stones" metaphorically represent memories of abuse, symbolizing the weight and pain of past traumatic experiences that the speaker carries.

Question 3

Who is the author of the poem "Home"?

Accepted Answer

Arundhati Subramaniam is the author of the poem "Home."

Question 4

Home can become a ______ for women as they face suppression and subjugation.

Accepted Answer

The correct choice is "prison" because it reflects the context of suppression and subjugation that women may face at home, making it a place of confinement rather than safety or comfort.

Question 5

_____________ is the author of "Dead Woman Walking".

Accepted Answer

Meena Kandasamy is the author of "Dead Woman Walking."

Question 6

The poem ____________ is part of the collection titled "Ms Militancy" published in 2010.

Accepted Answer

"Dead Woman Walking" is a poem included in the collection "Ms Militancy," which was published in 2010 by Meena Kandasamy. This collection is known for its feminist themes and critique of patriarchal society.

Question 7

The poem "Dead Woman Walking " is based on the legendary story of _________.

Accepted Answer

The poem "Dead Woman Walking" is based on the legendary story of Karaikkal Ammaiyar, a revered Tamil poet and saint, known for her unwavering devotion to Lord Shiva and her transformation into a demoness to attain spiritual enlightenment.

Question 8

_______ is the fruit that magically appears in Karaikkal Ammaiyar's hands when she prays to Lord Shiva.

Accepted Answer

The fruit that magically appears in Karaikkal Ammaiyar's hands when she prays to Lord Shiva is a mango. This story is part of the lore surrounding Karaikkal Ammaiyar, a revered poet-saint in Hindu tradition, illustrating her devotion and the miraculous response of Lord Shiva to her prayers.

Question 9

"Ammaiyar" in the legend of 'Karaikkal Ammaiyar' stands for ________

Accepted Answer

"Ammaiyar" translates to "mother" in English, and it is used in the context of Karaikkal Ammaiyar to denote reverence and respect, reflecting her saintly and motherly qualities.

Question 10

Karaikal Ammaiyar takes the form of ___________ when she asks Lord Shiva to grant her a " different form.

Accepted Answer

Karaikal Ammaiyar, a devotee of Lord Shiva, asked for a boon to have a demon-like form so she could be away from the cycle of birth and death, leading to her transformation into a form resembling the goddess Kali.

Question 11

In "Dead Woman Walking", the character Karaikal Ammayar also stands as a representative for __________ who are sexually exploited and later abandoned by men.

Accepted Answer

Karaikal Ammayar in "Dead Woman Walking" represents dalit women, who are often marginalized and face sexual exploitation and abandonment by men. This character is used to highlight the struggles and injustices faced by dalit women in society.

Question 12

Babu Nathoo Ram in "Coolie" is a ______ by profession.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Babu Nathoo Ram in "Coolie" is a...

Question 13

________ is the British man who arrives at the bank in "Coolie".

Accepted Answer

Mr. English is the British man who arrives at the bank in "Coolie".

Question 14

Prabha and his wife in "Coolie" runs a __________.

Accepted Answer

In the movie "Coolie," Prabha and his wife run a pickle factory.

Question 15

It was an _________ who was travelling to Bombay along with a circus who Munoo joins to get to Bombay.

Accepted Answer

In the novel "Coolie" by Mulk Raj Anand, it is an elephant driver with whom Munoo joins to get to Bombay.

Question 16

Munoo meets Ratan at Sir George White's ________.

Accepted Answer

Munoo meets Ratan at Sir George White's cotton mill, as depicted in the novel "Coolie" by Mulk Raj Anand.

Question 17

Munoo is run over by _________'s car.

Accepted Answer

Munoo is run over by Mrs. Mainwaring's car in the novel "Coolie" by Mulk Raj Anand. This event is a significant turning point in the protagonist's life.

Question 18

________ is not a rebel or does not try to break away from colonial suppression or power.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ is not a rebel or does...

Question 19

_________ is a novel by Mulk Raj Anand which highlights the ways in which the lower class is exploited.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _________ is a novel by Mulk Raj...

Question 20

Raju is the son of a __________ in the novel "The Guide".

Accepted Answer

In the novel "The Guide" by R.K. Narayan, Raju is the son of a shopkeeper.

Quiz 2: Literature : Meena Alexander, Karaikkal Ammaiyar, and Mulk Raj Anand