Fire and Ice MCQs – Class 10 English First Flight Poem Quiz

Choose the CORRECT statement about the given poem.

According to the poem 'Fire and Ice', some people say that the world will end in ice because humans are __________.

Which of the following best describes the speaker's attitude towards destruction caused by ice?

Why does the poet mention ‘ice’ after ‘fire’?

Which option correctly replaces the underlined phrase in the given line from Fire and Ice?

I hold with those who favor fire.

Some say the world will end in fire,
Some say in ice.
From what I’ve tasted of desire
I hold with those who favor fire.
But if it had to perish twice,
I think I know enough of hate
To say that for destruction ice
Is also great
And would suffice.

Pick the option that is NOT TRUE about the poet according to the extract. The poet

Identify the most likely tone of the poet in the lines- ‘To say that for destruction ice/Is also great’.

Select the option that correctly classifies the connotations of fire and ice, as suggested in the poem.

1. rage
2. violence
3. indifference
4. hate
5. greed

Which of the following statements about ‘Fire and Ice’ is/are TRUE?

I. The poem uses symbolism to represent strong emotions.
II. Robert Frost suggests that both fire and ice can lead to the destruction of humanity.
III. The poem conveys a hopeful message about human survival.
IV. ‘Ice’ symbolizes coldness, indifference, and hatred.

The poet uses the phrasal verb -hold with. Choose the option that DOES NOT indicate a valid phrasal verb.

What poetic device is used in the line, "Some say the world will end in fire, Some say in ice"?

The poem 'Fire and Ice' is a _________, put across by the poet.