A Thing of Beauty Class 12 MCQ Quiz – Test Your Knowledge!

Are you ready to test your understanding of "A Thing of Beauty" from the Class 12 English Flamingo textbook? This MCQ quiz will help you revise key concepts like the poem’s theme, literary devices, and deep philosophical meanings.

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  • Chapter Name: A Thing of Beauty
  • Poet: John Keats
  • Subject: English (Flamingo)
  • Book: NCERT Class 12 English
  • Question Type: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
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A Thing of Beauty

1 / 15

Therefore, on every morrow, are we wreathing
A flowery band to bind us to the earth,
Spite of despondence, of the inhuman dearth
Of noble natures, of the gloomy days,
Of all the unhealthy and o’er darkened ways
Made for our searching: yes, in spite of all,
Some shape of beauty moves away the pall
From our dark spirits.

Based on the poem, choose the correct option with reference to the two statements given below.

  • Statement 1: The earth without beautiful things is a place full of despair and unpleasantness.
  • Statement 2: The ornate band created by human beings; ushers hope in their lives.

2 / 15

We have imagined for the mighty dead;
All lovely tales that we have heard or read;
An endless fountain of immortal drink,
Pouring unto us from the heaven’s brink.

All lovely tales’ evoke the feeling of

3 / 15

Therefore, on every morrow, are we wreathing
A flowery band to bind us to the earth,
Spite of despondence, of the inhuman dearth
Of noble natures, of the gloomy days,
Of all the unhealthy and o’er darkened ways
Made for our searching: yes, in spite of all,
Some shape of beauty moves away the pall
From our dark spirits.

Pick the option that is NOT an example of ‘unhealthy and o’er darkened ways.’

4 / 15

‘Gainst the hot season; the mid forest brake,
Rich with a sprinkling of fair musk-rose blooms;
And such too is the grandeur of the dooms
We have imagined for the mighty dead;
All lovely tales that we have heard or read;
An endless fountain of immortal drink,
Pouring unto us from the heaven’s brink.

Which of these best describes the tone of the poet in the given extract?

5 / 15

And such too is the grandeur of the dooms
We have imagined for the mighty dead;
All lovely tales that we have heard or read:
An endless fountain of immortal drink,
Pouring unto us from the heaven's brink.

State whether the given statement is TRUE or FALSE, with reference to the extract.

By referring to the dead as "mighty", the poet emphasizes their importance and the power they exerted on the people.

6 / 15

A thing of beauty is a joy forever
Its loveliness increases, it will never
Pass into nothingness; but will keep
A bower quiet for us, and a sleep
Full of sweet dreams, and health, and quiet breathing.
Therefore, on every morrow, are we wreathing
A flowery band to bind us to the earth

What does the phrase ‘a bower quiet’ indicate?

7 / 15

Rich with a sprinkling of fair musk-rose blooms;
And such too is the grandeur of the dooms
We have imagined for the mighty dead;
All lovely tales that we have heard or read;
An endless fountain of immortal drink,
Pouring unto us from the heaven’s brink.

Pick the option that pairs the TRUE statements based on the extract, from the list below.

  1. The bushes with fragrant flowers lift the human spirit and bring joy.
  2. Death is inevitable and everyone faces it no matter how powerful.
  3. Immortality is achieved by man when he drinks the nectar of joy.
  4. Legendary heroes and their heroic deeds instill inspiration in us.

8 / 15

Therefore, on every morrow, are we wreathing
A flowery band to bind us to the earth,
Spite of despondence, of the inhuman dearth
Of noble natures, of the gloomy days,
Of all the unhealthy and o’er darkened ways
Made for our searching: yes, in spite of all,
Some shape of beauty moves away the pall
From our dark spirits.

In which of the following options can the highlighted words be replaced with ‘despondence’?

9 / 15

‘Gainst the hot season; the mid forest brake,
Rich with a sprinkling of fair musk-rose blooms;
And such too is the grandeur of the dooms
We have imagined for the mighty dead;
All lovely tales that we have heard or read;
An endless fountain of immortal drink,
Pouring unto us from the heaven’s brink.

Based on the extract, choose the correct option with reference to the two statements given below.

  1. Beautiful things are blessings from the divine.
  2. Beauty is an outcome of imagination.

10 / 15

Pick the quote that matches best with—

‘And such too is the grandeur of the dooms we have imagined for the mighty dead.’

11 / 15

‘Gainst the hot season; the mid forest brake,
Rich with a sprinkling of fair musk-rose blooms;
And such too is the grandeur of the dooms
We have imagined for the mighty dead;
All lovely tales that we have heard or read;
An endless fountain of immortal drink,
Pouring unto us from the heaven’s brink.

According to the extract, which of these brings joy to human life?

  1. shady trees
  2. delightful drinks
  3. fragrant flowers
  4. changing seasons
  5. enchanting stories

12 / 15

The literary device used by the poet in the following lines is ______________.

An endless fountain of immortal drink,
Pouring unto us from the heaven’s brink.

13 / 15

Pick the statement that contradicts the idea of beauty as expressed by the poet.

14 / 15

A thing of beauty is a joy forever
Its loveliness increases, it will never
Pass into nothingness; but will keep
A bower quiet for us, and a sleep
Full of sweet dreams, and health, and quiet breathing.
Therefore, on every morrow, are we wreathing
A flowery band to bind us to the earth

The benefits of a thing of beauty for humans include.

  1. healthy body
  2. calm mind
  3. struggle-free life
  4. better relationships
  5. hope to carry on

Choose the most appropriate option.

15 / 15

And such too is the grandeur of the dooms
We have imagined for the mighty dead;
All lovely tales that we have heard or read:
An endless fountain of immortal drink,
Pouring unto us from the heaven's brink.

Which of the following themes is best represented in the given extract?

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Key Topics Covered in the Quiz

Theme of beauty and its everlasting impact
Use of literary devices like alliteration, metaphor, and imagery
Philosophical interpretation of beauty and nature
Symbolism of nature’s elements in the poem

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