30 Questions
What can the reader infer about the struggles from the poem?
They are secondary concepts to the narrator's perseverance
What effect do the exclamation points in the ending lines have on the poem's tone?
They indicate a sense of excitement and thrill
What is the theme of the poem according to the passage?
Perseverance is key to achieving success and joy
When was Langston Hughes born?
1902
What is Langston Hughes known for besides his poetry?
His work in social reform
What is the title of the short story mentioned in the passage?
Engine Trouble
What happened to the person on trial if they opened the door with the tiger?
They were punished for their guilt and torn to pieces.
What was the significance of the iron bells and the mourners' wails?
They mourned the loss of the accused person.
Why does the narrator's language create doubt in the reader's mind?
Because his opinions are not based on concrete facts
What was the king's consideration regarding the accused person's prior relationships?
The king did not consider the accused person's prior relationships.
What does the narrator's struggle with 'Snow' and 'Sun' seem to affect?
His ability to think clearly
What is notable about lines 9-10 of the poem?
They are free of grammatical errors
What was the purpose of the two doors in the enclosed space?
To determine the guilt or innocence of the accused person.
What happened to the accused person if they opened the door with the lady?
They were immediately married to the lady.
What is the tone of lines 9-10 of the poem?
Clear and precise
What was the guiding principle behind the accused person's choice of door?
The impartial and incorruptible chance.
What does the narrator seem sure about in the poem?
That he doesn't care and is still here
What is the overall effect of the narrator's language in the poem?
It creates a sense of doubt and confusion
What was the purpose of searching the tiger-cages of the kingdom?
To select the fiercest monster for the arena
What was the king's attitude towards the fact that the young man had loved the princess?
He was indifferent and unconcerned
What was the significance of the twin doors in the arena?
They were the fateful portals of the arena
What was the king's motivation in watching the course of events in the arena?
To take an aesthetic pleasure
What was the outcome of the young man's fate, regardless of the events in the arena?
He would be disposed of
What happened on the appointed day?
The people gathered and thronged the arena
Where was A P J Abdul Kalam enrolled after moving from his hometown?
Schwartz High School
What was the highest Civilian Award received by A P J Abdul Kalam?
Bharat Ratna
What was the title of A P J Abdul Kalam's autobiography?
The Wings of Fire
Who was the guide of A P J Abdul Kalam at school?
Iyadurai Solomon
What did A P J Abdul Kalam dream of achieving by 2020?
Transforming India into a developed nation
What was A P J Abdul Kalam sworn in as in 2002?
The Eleventh President of India
Test your understanding of literary analysis by identifying the characteristics of an unreliable narrator in a passage. Analyze the narrator's tone and language to determine their credibility. Can you spot the hints of doubt in the narrator's account?
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