Starter quiz

  • In Naidu's 'The Gift of India', who is the 'gift' in the title referring to?
    • The soldiers  ✓
    • India itself
    • Britain
  • The act of giving up something valued for the sake of other considerations is known as a ______.
    • 'sacrifice' ✓
  • What does the speaker in Naidu's 'The Gift of India' want to happen to the soldiers?
    • For them to be forgotten
    • For them to be remembered  ✓
    • For them to be resurrected
  • When did the British government take direct control over India?
    • 1638
    • 1858  ✓
    • 1948
  • Why was the speaker in Naidu's 'The Gift of India' proud of the soldiers?
    • Because they fought for Britain.
    • Because they died heroically.
    • Because of their bravery.  ✓
  • Which of the following means the 'complete loss or absence of hope'?
    • Optimism
    • Idealism
    • Despair  ✓
    • Futile
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