Beehive – Poem A Legend of the Northland Test 01
CBSE Class 9 English | Poem Comprehension Questions & Solutions
Questions
- Where did Saint Peter live then?
a. He lived on the cloud
b. He lived on the earth below
c. He lived in the heaven
d. None of these - The poem A Legend of the Northland was written by:
a. Phoebe Cary
b. Coates Kinney
c. W.B. Yeats
d. Robert Frost - What did Saint Peter do during his travels around the world?
a. He met little women
b. He begged for food
c. He preached the people
d. He looked after the poor and the rich - Is it a true story?
a. May be
b. No
c. Yes
d. Don’t say anything - What does the poetess say about the story?
a. She does not believe the story to be true
b. None of these
c. She was in dilemma
d. She believes the story to be true - Why was Saint Peter annoyed with the little woman?
- What makes the appearance of children funny? Write your answer in the context of poem A Legend of the Northland.
- Why are the people in the Northland not able to sleep throughout the night?
- What happened to the cake every time when the old lady tried to bake it?
- A holy man should not curse the lady. Justify this statement in the context of the poem ‘A Legend of the Northland’.
Solutions
- Answer: b. He lived on the earth below
Explanation: Saint Peter lived on the earth below and walked among the people to preach and guide them. - Answer: a. Phoebe Cary
Explanation: The poem ‘A Legend of the Northland’ was written by Phoebe Cary, an American poet. - Answer: c. He preached the people
Explanation: During his travels, Saint Peter preached to the people, spreading moral lessons and guidance. - Answer: b. No
Explanation: The poem is a curious story, but it is not considered a true historical event. - Answer: a. She does not believe the story to be true
Explanation: The poetess expresses skepticism about the story’s literal truth but conveys its moral lesson. - Answer: Saint Peter was annoyed with the little woman because she showed no kindness. Despite having plenty of cakes, she refused to share even a small one with the hungry and tired Saint Peter, demonstrating greed and selfishness.
- Answer: The Northland children wear clothes made of fur due to the extremely cold weather. This makes their appearance funny, as they resemble bear cubs rather than human children.
- Answer: The nights in Northland are extremely long and intensely cold. People are unable to sleep throughout the night because of the prolonged darkness and harsh winter conditions.
- Answer: Every time the old lady tried to bake a cake, it appeared too large to give away, no matter how small she made it. Even a wafer-thin piece seemed excessive for charity, reflecting her selfishness.
- Answer: A holy man, like Saint Peter, is known for wisdom and moral guidance. Though the lady was selfish and refused him food, his cursing of her (turning her into a woodpecker) highlights that mercy and measured judgment are essential. Holy men should teach lessons without undue harshness.