1. Choose the correct alternative to complete the following sentences:
(a) The poet asks for a sail the colour of which would be
(i) blue
(ii) grey
(iii) black
(iv) white
Ans:- (iv) white
(b) While going down to the sea, the poet wants to hear the crying of
(i) seagulls
(ii) cuckoos
(iii) eagles
(iv) swallows
Ans:- (i) seagulls
(c) The wind on the sea is like a whetted
(i) sword
(ii) axe
(iii) knife
(iv) spear
Ans:- (iii) knife
2. State whether the following statements are True or False. Provide sentences/ phrases/ words in support of your answer:
(a) To steer the ship the poet needs the moon.
Ans:- False
Supporting Statement:- And all I ask is a tall ship and a star to steer her by;
(b) The call of the running tide is wild and clear.
Ans:- True
Supporting Statement:- for the call of the running tide is a wild call and a clear call that may not denied.
(c) The poet is going out to the sea for the first time.
Ans:- False
Supporting Statement:- I must go down to the seas again.
3. Answer the following questions:
(a) During what time of the day does the poet wish to go down to the seas?
Ans:- The poet wishes to go down to the seas at the time when the dawn is breaking.
(b) What kind of day does the poet prefer for sailing?
Ans:- The poet prefers a windy day with the white clouds moving about the sky.
(c) What does the poet prefer to hear from a fellow rover?
Ans:- The poet prefers to hear a merry yarn from a fellow rover.