1. What does the ‘dust of snow’ symbolise in the poem?

1. Dust of pollution
2. Nature’s sadness
3. Winter’s cruelty
4. Nature’s healing power

2. How does the crow contribute to the theme of transformation?

1. It scares the poet
2. It causes discomfort
3. It triggers a positive change
4. It represents evil

3. Which poetic device is used in the line ‘Has given my heart / A change of mood’?

1. Simile
2. Metaphor
3. Personification
4. Hyperbole

4. Why is the poet’s mood changed by such a small incident?

1. He was expecting it
2. He believes in omens
3. He finds meaning in nature’s actions
4. He dislikes snow

5. What is the deeper message conveyed through the poem?

1. Birds are powerful
2. Nature can uplift spirits
3. Snow is beautiful
4. Sadness is permanent

6. What does ‘fire’ symbolically represent in the poem?

1. Warmth
2. Passion and desire
3. Destruction by heat
4. Light

7. How does the poet use contrast to convey his message?

1. By comparing seasons
2. By comparing opposing emotions
3. By describing opposites of nature
4. By using rhyme

8. What is the tone of the poem?

1. Humorous
2. Reflective and philosophical
3. Angry and disappointing
4. Joyful

9. Which poetic device is used in the line ‘I hold with those who favour fire’?

1. Alliteration
2. Irony
3. Symbolism
4. Imagery

10. What does the poet suggest about human emotions?

1. They are harmless
2. They can lead to destruction
3. They are unpredictable
4. They are temporary

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Answer Key

1. D- Nature’s healing power

2. C- It triggers a positive change

3. C- Personification

4. C- He finds meaning in nature’s actions

5. B- Nature can uplift spirits

6. B- Passion and desire

7. B- By comparing opposing emotions

8. B- Reflective and philosophical

9. A- Alliteration

10. B- They can lead to destruction