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

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Pick the quote that matches best with—

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

In the night of death, hope sees a star, and listening love can hear the rustle of a wing.

When a great man dies, for years the light he leaves behind him, lies on the paths of men.

Cowards die many times before their death; the valiant never taste of death but once.

Endings are not always bad, most times they’re just beginnings in disguise.

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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.’

A person who is egoistic and looks down upon others.

A person who seeks God’s help for all his problems.

A person who is corrupt and manipulative.

A person who uses evil ways to deceive others.

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‘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?

contemplative

nostalgic

passionate

generous

4 / 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

sadness and nostalgia.

only nostalgia.

inspiration and pride.

only pride.

5 / 15

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Which of these best indicates the phrase 'mid-forest brake'?

canopy of trees

hidden pond

mass of shrubs

sparkling stream

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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 uses the same literary device as the ‘mighty dead’.

glaring lights

deafening silence

time is a thief

sleepless nights

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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.

False

True

8 / 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

On the basis of the extract, choose the correct option with reference to the two statements given below.

We are surrounded by beautiful things.

Beautiful things provide us with joy.

(2) is the reason for (1) and can be inferred from the extract.

Both (1) and (2) can be inferred from the extract.

(1) can be inferred from the extract but (2) cannot.

(2) can be inferred from the extract but (1) cannot.

9 / 15

Select the option that is NOT true about the lack of punctuation at the end of line 1 in the extract.

Creates a sense of continuity and flow that connects the line with the second line.

Encourages a revisit to the ideas in the preceding lines.

Encourages the reader to continue reading seamlessly without any pause.

Creates a sense of anticipation and expectation for the reader.

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Pick the option that matches the words/phrases with the literary device.

Word/ phrase	Literary device
1. simple sheep	A. imagery
2. gloomy days	B. metaphor
3. bower quiet	C. symbolism
	D. transferred epithet

1-C, 2-D, 3-B

1-C, 2-A, 3-B

1-B, 2-A, 3-D

1-D, 2-B, 3-C

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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.

The phrase immortal drink refers to

the teachings of nature.

the beauty of heaven.

a life-giving force.

blessings of our ancestors.

12 / 15

Keats celebrates trees as a “boon” in the poem A Thing of Beauty. With reference to this statement, which of the following options is NOT TRUE?

Trees appear beautiful to the eye.

Trees provide relief from the heat.

Trees give us sustenance.

Trees help keep the Earth clean.

13 / 15

Which of the following is an apt title for the extract?

Beauty Galore

Full to the Brim with Joy

Hope Floats

Live Life King Size

14 / 15

On the basis of the extract, pick the opinion that is NOT TRUE about the theme of the poem.

a thing of beauty class 12 important questions answers

Option 3

Option 1

Option 4

Option 2

15 / 15

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

a. The man paced about the room showing "restlessness".

d. Being "dogged" is what led him to negotiate the challenges.

c. I was in "jitters", seeing the boy trapped in the trench.

b. A chat with a close friend can take away our "blues".

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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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