Poetry

Chapter 13 - Pablo Neruda : If You Forget Me

Objective Type Questions

For each of the following questions, four alternatives are given for the answer. Only one of them is correct. Choose the correct alternative.

1. What is the predominant theme of "If You Forget Me" by Pablo Neruda?
   (a) Nature
   (b) Love
   (c) Time
   (d) Loss

2. How does the speaker characterize their love in the poem?
   (a) Fragile
   (b) Eternal
   (c) Fleeting
   (d) Conditional

3. According to the poem, what will happen to the speaker's love if the beloved forgets them?
   (a) It will fade away
   (b) It will transform into anger
   (c) It will endure even in absence
   (d) It will turn into bitterness

4. The speaker uses which natural element as a metaphor for the intensity of their love?
   (a) Fire
   (b) Water
   (c) Air
   (d) Earth

5. In the poem, what does the speaker promise to do if the beloved forgets them?
   (a) Move on and find a new love
   (b) Plead for forgiveness
   (c) Remember the beloved forever
   (d) Seek revenge

6. What literary device is exemplified in the line "if suddenly you forget me"?
   (a) Simile
   (b) Metaphor
   (c) Alliteration
   (d) Personification

7. What does the speaker use to emphasize the lasting impact of their love in the poem?
   (a) Religious imagery
   (b) Nature imagery
   (c) Historical references
   (d) Mythological symbols

8. According to the poem, what will the speaker do if the beloved forgets them?
   (a) Forget the beloved in return
   (b) Move on with life
   (c) Seek vengeance
   (d) Write a letter of forgiveness

9. The speaker uses what metaphor to describe the consequences of the beloved's forgetfulness?
   (a) A broken chain
   (b) A dying flame
   (c) A severed tree
   (d) A shattered mirror

10. The poem "If You Forget Me" can be seen as a reflection on:
    (a) Unrequited love
    (b) The passage of time
    (c) The inevitability of loss
    (d) All of the above

11. What emotion does the speaker convey when they say, "I shall lift my arms and my roots will set off to seek another land"?
    (a) Desperation
    (b) Defiance
    (c) Acceptance
    (d) Resignation

12. The speaker's love is described as being as constant as:
    (a) The seasons
    (b) The stars
    (c) The moon
    (d) The sun

13. What does the speaker ask the beloved to forget in the poem?
    (a) The sound of their laughter
    (b) The touch of their hands
    (c) The taste of tears
    (d) The color of the sky

14. In the poem, the speaker uses what imagery to describe the beloved's potential forgetfulness?
    (a) Ice melting
    (b) A flower wilting
    (c) A flame extinguishing
    (d) A river drying up

15. What does the speaker say about their roots in the poem?
    (a) They are strong
    (b) They are deep
    (c) They are fragile
    (d) They are withered

16. According to the poem, what will the speaker's roots do if the beloved forgets them?
    (a) Wither away
    (b) Seek another land
    (c) Cling tighter
    (d) Turn to dust

17. The poem's tone can be best described as:
    (a) Hopeful
    (b) Desperate
    (c) Nostalgic
    (d) Sardonic

18. What natural element is used as a metaphor for the speaker's emotions in the poem?
    (a) Wind
    (b) Rain
    (c) Storm
    (d) Fire

19. The poem conveys a sense of:
    (a) Hopelessness
    (b) Resilience
    (c) Optimism
    (d) Contentment

20. According to the poem, what will happen to the speaker's eyes if the beloved forgets them?
    (a) They will dry up
    (b) They will close forever
    (c) They will see only darkness
    (d) They will weep eternally

21. The poem's title "If You Forget Me" suggests a sense of:
    (a) Threat
    (b) Desperation
    (c) Resignation
    (d) Warning

22. The poem conveys a sense of urgency, emphasizing the idea that:
    (a) Time heals all wounds
    (b) Love must be reciprocated
    (c) Memories are everlasting
    (d) Patience is a virtue

23. The speaker describes their love as both a curse and a blessing, highlighting the:
    (a) Ambiguity of emotions
    (b) Inevitability of separation
    (c) Contradictions in love
    (d) Fragility of human nature

24. What does the speaker hope to find in the beloved's forgetfulness?
    (a) Closure
    (b) Liberation
    (c) Redemption
    (d) Resolution

25. What literary device is evident in the line "my roots will set off to seek another land"?
    (a) Simile
    (b) Metaphor
    (c) Personification
    (d) Hyperbole

26. The speaker uses the metaphor of roots to convey a sense of:
    (a) Stability
    (b) Mobility
    (c) Desperation
    (d) Disintegration

27. What does the speaker express through the line "But if each day, each hour, you feel that you are destined for me"?
    (a) Hope
    (b) Desperation
    (c) Determination
    (d) Resignation

28. The poem explores the theme of love as a:
    (a) Constructive force
    (b) Destructive force
    (c) Transformative force
    (d) Immutable force

29. The line "I want you to know one thing" signifies the speaker's desire for:
    (a) Vengeance
    (b) Closure
    (c) Understanding
    (d) Reconciliation

30. The poem suggests that love is a force that can:
    (a) Conquer all obstacles
    (b) Fade away with time
    (c) Be easily forgotten
    (d) Cause irreparable harm

31. The poem's title is an example of:
    (a) Irony
    (b) Foreshadowing
    (c) Hyperbole
    (d) Symbolism

32. What emotion does the speaker convey when they say, "I love you straightforwardly"?
    (a) Sincerity
    (b) Desperation
    (c) Regret
    (d) Indifference

33. According to the poem, what will happen to the speaker's soul if the beloved forgets them?
    (a) It will wither away
    (b) It will seek revenge
    (c) It will become immortal
    (d) It will be lost forever

34. What is the primary theme of "If You Forget Me"?
    (a) Nature’s beauty
    (b) The power of memory
    (c) The conditional nature of love
    (d) Historical events

35. What does the ‘crystal moon’ symbolize in the poem?
    (a) Night’s darkness
    (b) The clarity and purity of love
    (c) The passage of time
    (d) Loneliness

36. How does Neruda’s personal experience influence the poem?
    (a) His political beliefs
    (b) His scientific understanding
    (c) His travels around the world
    (d) His emotional state during exile

37. What literary device is predominantly used in "If You Forget Me"?
    (a) Irony
    (b) Satire
    (c) Imagery
    (d) Allegory

38. What role does nature play in the poem?
    (a) Acts as a background setting
    (b) Symbolizes the changing aspects of love
    (c) Represents technological advancements
    (d) Serves no specific purpose

39. The ‘red branch’ in the poem is a metaphor for what?
    (a) Danger
    (b) Passion and change in love
    (c) Autumn season
    (d) Blood and conflict

40. What does the poem suggest about memory and love?
    (a) Memory weakens love
    (b) Love exists independently of memory
    (c) Memory plays a crucial role in sustaining love
    (d) Love and memory are unrelated

41. "If You Forget Me" reflects Neruda’s emotional turmoil due to:
    (a) Financial difficulties
    (b) His exile and romantic relationships
    (c) Academic challenges
    (d) Friendship troubles

42. What does fire symbolize in the poem?
    (a) Destruction
    (b) Warmth and passion of love
    (c) Danger and fear
    (d) Light and guidance

43. The ending of the poem conveys what message about love?
    (a) Love is unchanging
    (b) Love is always painful
    (c) Love’s survival depends on mutual affection and memory
    (d) Love does not exist

44. What is the tone at the beginning of the poem?
    (a) Angry
    (b) Romantic and affectionate
    (c) Humorous
    (d) Disinterested

45. The poem’s structure shifts from:
    (a) Complex to simple
    (b) Descriptive to narrative
    (c) Romantic to conditional
    (d) Loud to quiet

46. The phrase “crystal moon” mainly evokes a sense of:
    (a) Mystery
    (b) Clarity and beauty
    (c) Coldness
    (d) Distance

47. Neruda’s use of natural imagery aims to:
    (a) Educate about the environment
    (b) Compare love to natural elements
    (c) Show his knowledge of nature
    (d) Fill space in the poem

48. The “red branch” is associated with which season, symbolizing change?
    (a) Spring
    (b) Summer
    (c) Autumn
    (d) Winter

49. What does the changing tone in the poem signify?
    (a) Confusion of the poet
    (b) Evolution of love
    (c) Lack of interest
    (d) Joyfulness

50. The poem’s ending suggests that love:
    (a) Ends tragically
    (b) Is always joyous
    (c) Can endure if reciprocated
    (d) Is insignificant

51. The conditional nature of love in the poem implies that:
    (a) Love is always unconditional
    (b) Love depends on both partners’ feelings
    (c) Love is not important
    (d) Love is only a temporary feeling

52. What emotion is mainly conveyed through the imagery of fire?
    (a) Anger
    (b) Passion
    (c) Sadness
    (d) Indifference

53. The poem’s fluctuating structure mirrors the:
    (a) Constant nature of love
    (b) Poet’s indecisiveness
    (c) Static nature of relationships
    (d) Dynamic nature of human emotions

54. The natural imagery in the poem primarily serves to:
    (a) Decorate the text
    (b) Illustrate the themes
    (c) Confuse the reader
    (d) Show off Neruda’s writing skills

55. "If You Forget Me" can be seen as a reflection of Neruda’s struggle with:
    (a) Artistic creativity
    (b) Political ideologies
    (c) Personal relationships and exile
    (d) Physical health

56. The poem uses the metaphor of nature to express:
    (a) The unpredictability of weather
    (b) The beauty of the natural world
    (c) The complexities of love
    (d) The importance of conservation

57. The tone shift from romantic to conditional highlights:
    (a) A change in the poet’s mood
    (b) The transient nature of love
    (c) A mistake in writing
    (d) The poet’s dislike of romance

58. The poem ultimately suggests that love’s endurance is:
    (a) Guaranteed
    (b) Unlikely
    (c) Dependent on mutual feelings and memories
    (d) Not addressed in the poem

59. Pablo Neruda was born on -
    (a) 1905
    (b) 1904
    (c) 1906
    (d) 1902

60. Pablo Neruda died on -
    (a) 1973
    (b) 1960
    (c) 1945
    (d) 1950

61. Who was Pablo Neruda?
    (a) Chilean Poet
    (b) Politician
    (c) Diplomat
    (d) All of the above

62. Pablo Neruda won the Nobel Prize for Literature in -
    (a) 1971
    (b) 1960
    (c) 1962
    (d) 1970

63. Pablo Neruda won the Lenin Peace Prize in -
    (a) 1950
    (b) 1953
    (c) 1960
    (d) 1963

64. Where was Pablo Neruda born?
    (a) Parral, Chile
    (b) Europe
    (c) Paris
    (d) London

65. What was the real name of Pablo Neruda?
    (a) Ricardo Eliecer Neftali Reyes Basoalto
    (b) Richard Pablo Neruda
    (c) William Reyes Neruda
    (d) None of these

66. Pablo Neruda is the pen name of -
    (a) Kamala Markandaya
    (b) Mahesh Dattani
    (c) Ricardo Eliecer Neftali Reyes Basoalto
    (d) None of these

67. Pablo Neruda established as a poet when he was -
    (a) 12 years old
    (b) 13 years old
    (c) 15 years old
    (d) 20 years old

68. 'The greatest poet of the 20th century in any language'. Who called for Pablo Neruda?
    (a) Gabriel Garcia Marquez
    (b) William Shakespeare
    (c) Frantz Fanon
    (d) Nivedita Menon

69. Which is not the poem of Pablo Neruda?
    (a) I do not love you
    (b) I like for you to be still
    (c) Tonight I can write
    (d) Spellings

70. Who was a communist senator in Chile?
    (a) Pablo Neruda
    (b) Margaret Atwood
    (c) Nivedita Menon
    (d) None of these

71. Pablo Neruda's first collection of Poetry are -
    (a) 'Twenty Love Poems' and 'A song of Despair'
    (b) Canto General
    (c) I do not love you
    (d) Elementary odes

72. "The Crystal moon, by the red … … … … of the lingering autumn in my … … …" Fill this line -
    (a) Chilli and door
    (b) Colour and Almirah
    (c) Branch and window
    (d) Rose and Garden

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