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Why did the Abbot place a bell on the Inchcape Rock?
Why did the Abbot place a bell on the Inchcape Rock?
- To mark the location of the rock for sailors
- To guide ships safely through the rocky area
- To keep the rock hidden from ships
- To alert sailors about the rock during rough sea conditions (correct)
What was the condition of Inchcape Rock during high tide?
What was the condition of Inchcape Rock during high tide?
- Easily noticeable above the water
- Hidden from view
- Partially submerged
- Covered by the sea (correct)
Why was the Inchcape Rock considered dangerous?
Why was the Inchcape Rock considered dangerous?
- It caused rough sea conditions
- It was covered by water during high tide (correct)
- It was not a navigational hazard
- It was too small to notice
What event triggered the ringing of the Inchcape bell?
What event triggered the ringing of the Inchcape bell?
Why did mariners bless the Abbot for placing the bell?
Why did mariners bless the Abbot for placing the bell?
How does the poet express the cheering power of spring in the text?
How does the poet express the cheering power of spring in the text?
What effect did 'the cheering power of spring' have on Ralph?
What effect did 'the cheering power of spring' have on Ralph?
Why did the mariners exclaim 'Oh Christ! It is the Inchcape Rock'?
Why did the mariners exclaim 'Oh Christ! It is the Inchcape Rock'?
What led Ralph to curse himself according to the text?
What led Ralph to curse himself according to the text?
'The Devil below was ringing his knell.' What does this expression mean in the text?
'The Devil below was ringing his knell.' What does this expression mean in the text?
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Inchcape Rock's purpose
Inchcape Rock's purpose
A bell was placed on the rock to warn sailors about its presence during dangerous sea conditions.
Inchcape Rock's state at high tide
Inchcape Rock's state at high tide
Completely submerged under water during high tide.
Inchcape Rock's danger
Inchcape Rock's danger
Hidden underwater during high tide, making it a perilous hazard for ships.
Bell ringing trigger
Bell ringing trigger
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Mariners' gratitude
Mariners' gratitude
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Spring's cheering effect
Spring's cheering effect
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Ralph's joy
Ralph's joy
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Mariners' recognition of the rock
Mariners' recognition of the rock
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Ralph's curse
Ralph's curse
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"Devil's knell" meaning
"Devil's knell" meaning
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Study Notes
The Inchcape Rock
- The Inchcape Rock was a few inches high above the sea surface in low tide and completely covered by the sea in high tide or rough weather.
- The rock was dangerous because it was visible during sunny days but hidden during high tide or rough weather, causing many ships to wreck.
- The Abbot placed a bell on the Inchcape Rock to warn sailors of the rock's presence.
The Bell and the Abbot
- The Inchcape bell rang during storms or when the sea swelled.
- Mariners blessed the Abbot because the bell saved many ships from wrecking during storms.
Ralph and the Bell
- Ralph came across the Inchcape Bell by walking his deck during spring when the sea was calm.
- The "cheering power of spring" made Ralph whistle and sing, filling his heart with great delight.
- Ralph was a wicked person who cut the bell to prevent sailors from blessing the Abbot.
- He committed this wicked act because he didn't want sailors to bless the Abbot.
Ralph's Consequences
- Ralph became rich by plundering ships that met with wrecks.
- A ship lost its way in the sea while heading towards Scotland due to a dense fog and strong gale.
- The mariners exclaimed "Oh Christ! it is the Inchcape Rock" when they realized they were near the deadly rock.
- Sir Ralph cursed himself when he realized his act of cutting the bell led to the sinking of his own ship.
- The expression "The Devil below was ringing his knell" means the death of Ralph, symbolizing the sound of the Inchcape bell as a warning of his demise.
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Test your knowledge on 'The Inchcape Rock' with this quiz containing questions and answers on the analysis by Priyabrata Mishra. Explore the poet's description of the Inchcape rock and enhance your understanding of UNIT-1.
