The Shipwrecked Sailor Quiz - CBSE Class 10 English

Free practice quiz: The Shipwrecked Sailor (CBSE Class 10 English). 18 multiple-choice questions with answers and explanations. Play online, no sign-up needed.

This CBSE Class 10 English practice quiz has 18 multiple-choice questions on The Shipwrecked Sailor, and 18 of them come with an explanation. Try the 5 sample questions below (tap an option to check yourself), then play the full quiz online. No sign-up needed.

Sample questions

1. Which event begins the poem 'The Shipwrecked Sailor'?

   1. A storm at sea
   2. A conversation on land
   3. A rescue mission
   4. A feast on a ship
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   Answer: A. A storm at sea

   The poem begins with the event of a ship facing a storm at sea, leading to a shipwreck.

2. What is the significance of the island in 'The Shipwrecked Sailor'?

   1. It symbolizes hope and refuge
   2. It is a place of danger
   3. It represents wealth
   4. It is a mythical realm
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   Answer: A. It symbolizes hope and refuge

   The island provides shelter and safety to the sailor, symbolizing hope and refuge.

3. Which aspect of nature plays a significant role in 'The Shipwrecked Sailor'?

   1. The stormy sea
   2. The lush forest
   3. The scorching sun
   4. The calm river
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   Answer: A. The stormy sea

   The stormy sea is a crucial element as it causes the shipwreck, setting the poem's pivotal event.

4. What causes the initial conflict in 'The Shipwrecked Sailor'?

   1. A violent storm
   2. A pirate attack
   3. A betrayal
   4. A ship malfunction
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   Answer: A. A violent storm

   The conflict arises from a violent storm leading to the shipwreck and stranding of the sailor.

5. What message does the sailor's journey convey about human perseverance?

   1. Perseverance leads to personal growth
   2. Perseverance is futile in adversity
   3. Perseverance is overrated
   4. Perseverance guarantees success
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   Answer: A. Perseverance leads to personal growth

   The sailor's persistence despite adversity illustrates how perseverance leads to personal growth.

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Answers and explanations are in the full quiz.

1. What is the main theme of 'The Shipwrecked Sailor'?
2. Who is the protagonist in 'The Shipwrecked Sailor'?
3. In 'The Shipwrecked Sailor', how does the sailor feel on the deserted island initially?
4. Which literary device is predominantly used to describe the storm in 'The Shipwrecked Sailor'?
5. What is the tone of 'The Shipwrecked Sailor' when describing the sailor's survival?
6. Which character trait helps the sailor survive in 'The Shipwrecked Sailor'?
7. Why does the sailor consider his shipwreck experience as a valuable lesson?
8. How does the sailor adapt to the island environment?
9. Which element of nature acts as an antagonist in the poem?
10. How does the sailor's perception of the island change over time?
11. Why does the poem 'The Shipwrecked Sailor' end on an uplifting note?
12. Which poetic device is used to emphasize the sailor’s loneliness on the island?
13. What philosophical insight does the sailor gain from his ordeal?

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