Mcq questions and answers from the poem Dust of Snow by Robert Frost.

 Here are some multiple-choice questions (MCQs) with answers based on the poem Dust of Snow by Robert Frost.

MCQs on "Dust of Snow"

1. What does the poet describe in the poem "Dust of Snow"?
a) A stormy night
b) A small incident that changes his mood
c) A snowfall in the mountains
d) A bird building its nest

Answer: b) A small incident that changes his mood

2. Which bird is mentioned in the poem?
a) Sparrow
b) Crow
c) Pigeon
d) Owl

Answer: b) Crow

3. Where was the crow sitting?
a) On a telephone wire
b) On the poet’s shoulder
c) On a hemlock tree
d) On the ground

Answer: c) On a hemlock tree

4. What happened when the crow shook the hemlock tree?
a) The poet got scared
b) A branch fell down
c) Dust of snow fell on the poet
d) The crow flew away

Answer: c) Dust of snow fell on the poet

5. How did the falling of dust of snow affect the poet?
a) It made him feel cold
b) It changed his mood for the better
c) It made him angry
d) It reminded him of a sad memory

Answer: b) It changed his mood for the better

6. What kind of tree is mentioned in the poem?
a) Pine
b) Banyan
c) Hemlock
d) Oak

Answer: c) Hemlock

7. What does the poet mean by "saved some part of a day I had rued"?
a) He lost part of his day
b) He regretted the whole day
c) A part of his sad day became joyful
d) The day became worse

Answer: c) A part of his sad day became joyful

8. What does the poem convey about nature?
a) Nature is always destructive
b) Nature has the power to uplift moods
c) Nature is full of mysteries
d) Nature should be feared

Answer: b) Nature has the power to uplift moods

9. What literary device is used in "Dust of Snow"?
a) Metaphor
b) Simile
c) Alliteration
d) Imagery

Answer: d) Imagery

10. What is the theme of the poem?
a) The beauty of snow
b) The harshness of winter
c) The power of small moments to bring joy
d) The relationship between birds and trees

Answer: c) The power of small moments to bring joy

11. What is the rhyme scheme of the poem Dust of Snow?

a) ABAB
b) AABB
c) ABCD
d) ABBA

Answer: a) ABAB

12. What does the crow symbolize in the poem?
a) Happiness and joy
b) Wisdom and knowledge
c) Gloom and sadness
d) Strength and power

Answer: c) Gloom and sadness

13. What does the hemlock tree symbolize?
a) Death and sorrow
b) Growth and prosperity
c) Beauty and elegance
d) Strength and power

Answer: a) Death and sorrow

14. How many stanzas are there in the poem?
a) One
b) Two
c) Three
d) Four

Answer: b) Two

15. What is the main poetic device used in the phrase “dust of snow”?
a) Metaphor
b) Simile
c) Alliteration
d) Personification

Answer: a) Metaphor

16. What does the poem suggest about small moments in life?
a) They have no significance
b) They can bring unexpected happiness
c) They are always disappointing
d) They should be ignored

Answer: b) They can bring unexpected happiness

17. What feeling did the poet have before the dust of snow fell on him?
a) Joyful
b) Angry
c) Sad and regretful
d) Excited

Answer: c) Sad and regretful

18. What is the tone of the poem?
a) Sad and depressing
b) Angry and aggressive
c) Hopeful and optimistic
d) Mysterious and dark

Answer: c) Hopeful and optimistic

19. What does "rued" mean in the poem?
a) Enjoyed
b) Regretted
c) Celebrated
d) Forgot

Answer: b) Regretted

20. What is the message of the poem?
a) Nature can have a healing effect on our minds
b) Birds and trees are essential for the environment
c) Snowfall can be dangerous
d) Sadness lasts forever

Answer: a) Nature can have a healing effect on our minds

21. How does the poet feel after the dust of snow falls on him?
a) More depressed
b) Annoyed
c) Refreshed and uplifted
d) Indifferent

Answer: c) Refreshed and uplifted

22. What is the structure of the poem Dust of Snow?
a) One long stanza
b) Two equal stanzas of four lines each
c) Four stanzas of two lines each
d) A single rhyming couplet

Answer: b) Two equal stanzas of four lines each

23. What does the “dust of snow” symbolize?
a) A heavy snowfall
b) The poet’s troubles
c) Small joys that can change our mood
d) The burden of life

Answer: c) Small joys that can change our mood

24. What is the poet’s state of mind before the snow falls on him?
a) Cheerful
b) Relaxed
c) Regretful and unhappy
d) Excited

Answer: c) Regretful and unhappy

25. How is the mood of the poem transformed?
a) From sorrow to happiness
b) From anger to calmness
c) From excitement to disappointment
d) From fear to confidence

Answer: a) From sorrow to happiness

26. What poetic device is used in “Dust of Snow” to convey deep meaning through a simple incident?
a) Hyperbole
b) Symbolism
c) Irony
d) Paradox

Answer: b) Symbolism

27. How is the crow depicted in the poem?
a) As a sign of bad luck
b) As a messenger of happiness
c) As a beautiful and graceful bird
d) As an aggressive bird

Answer: b) As a messenger of happiness

28. What kind of day was the poet having before the dust of snow fell on him?
a) A bright and happy day
b) A dull and sorrowful day
c) A stormy and dangerous day
d) A normal and uneventful day

Answer: b) A dull and sorrowful day

29. What is the significance of the hemlock tree in the poem?
a) It is commonly associated with death and poison
b) It is known for its beautiful flowers
c) It represents wisdom and strength
d) It is a sacred tree in many cultures

Answer: a) It is commonly associated with death and poison

30. What message does the poet want to convey through this poem?
a) Sadness always lasts forever
b) Even a small incident can bring joy
c) Nature can sometimes be cruel
d) Snowfall is always beautiful

Answer: b) Even a small incident can bring joy

31. Why does the poet use a crow and a hemlock tree instead of more positive images?
a) To create a sense of mystery
b) To show that even things associated with sadness can bring happiness
c) To depict a horror story
d) To warn people about bad omens

Answer: b) To show that even things associated with sadness can bring happiness

32. What lesson does the poem Dust of Snow teach us?
a) Nature is unpredictable
b) Birds and trees are important in poetry
c) Small moments can make a big difference in our lives
d) Winter is a difficult season

Answer: c) Small moments can make a big difference in our lives

33. What is the poet’s attitude toward nature in the poem?
a) He sees nature as something dangerous
b) He appreciates the positive influence of nature
c) He is indifferent to nature
d) He fears nature’s power

Answer: b) He appreciates the positive influence of nature

34. What do "crow" and "hemlock tree" represent together in the poem?
a) Hope and joy
b) Sadness and misfortune
c) Wisdom and knowledge
d) Strength and resilience

Answer: b) Sadness and misfortune

35. What is the effect of the poem’s simple language?
a) It makes the poem hard to understand
b) It helps convey a deep message in a clear way
c) It makes the poem boring
d) It confuses the reader

Answer: b) It helps convey a deep message in a clear way

36. "The way a crow
Shook down on me"

What happened when the crow moved?
a) The poet got scared and ran away
b) The crow made a loud noise
c) The movement of the crow caused snow to fall on the poet
d) The crow attacked the poet

Answer: c) The movement of the crow caused snow to fall on the poet

37. "A dust of snow
From a hemlock tree"

What does "dust of snow" symbolize in this line?
a) The burden of life
b) A small, pleasant experience that changes one's mood
c) A warning of danger
d) A sign of a coming storm

Answer: b) A small, pleasant experience that changes one's mood

38. "Has given my heart
A change of mood"

What does this change of mood refer to?
a) The poet becomes sadder
b) The poet's sorrow is replaced with joy
c) The poet gets angry at the crow
d) The poet ignores the snow

Answer: b) The poet's sorrow is replaced with joy

39. "And saved some part
Of a day I had rued."

What does "rued" mean in this line?
a) Celebrated
b) Regretted
c) Cherished
d) Ignored

Answer: b) Regretted

40. "And saved some part
Of a day I had rued."

What does this line suggest about the poet’s emotions?
a) He feels that part of his day has been redeemed
b) He has lost a significant moment of his day
c) He continues to regret his day
d) He wishes he had not gone outside

Answer: a) He feels that part of his day has been redeemed

41. "The way a crow
Shook down on me"

Which poetic device is used in these lines?
a) Simile
b) Metaphor
c) Personification
d) Alliteration

Answer: d) Alliteration

42. "A dust of snow
From a hemlock tree"

Why did the poet choose a hemlock tree in the poem?
a) Because it is a symbol of beauty and happiness
b) Because it represents sadness and death
c) Because it is commonly associated with good luck
d) Because it provides warmth in winter

Answer: b) Because it represents sadness and death

43. "Has given my heart
A change of mood"

What is the main theme reflected in these lines?
a) Nature’s power to uplift our emotions
b) The dangers of winter
c) The unpredictability of birds
d) The importance of planning the day

Answer: a) Nature’s power to uplift our emotions

44. "And saved some part
Of a day I had rued."

What message does this line convey?
a) Even a small act of nature can bring unexpected joy
b) A bad day cannot be changed
c) Regret is a permanent feeling
d) Happiness depends only on big events

Answer: a) Even a small act of nature can bring unexpected joy

45. "A dust of snow
From a hemlock tree"

Which poetic device is used in "dust of snow"?
a) Hyperbole
b) Metaphor
c) Onomatopoeia
d) Simile

Answer: b) Metaphor

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