Class 10 (WBBSE) Sea Fever Question Answer: Dive into the Poem's Rich Imagery and Themes

Sea Fever Question Answer

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Comprehension exercises

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

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. [False]
Supporting statement: 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. [True]
Supporting statement: The call of the running tide is a wild call and a clear call.

(c) The poet is going out to the sea for the first time. [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 dawn, as indicated by “a grey dawn breaking.”

(b) What kind of day does the poet prefer for sailing?
Ans: The poet prefers a windy day with white clouds flying.

(c) What does the poet prefer to hear from a fellow rover?
Ans: The poet prefers to hear a merry yarn, or a happy story, from a laughing fellow-rover.

Grammar in use

4. Do as directed:

(a) What a shocking sight! (Change into an assertive sentence)
Ans: It is a very shocking sight.

(b) I am sure of his success. (Change into a complex sentence)
Ans: I am sure that he will succeed.

Writing activities

5. Write a summary of the following passage (within 100 words):

Egyptian kings are called Pharaohs. Tutankhamun was an Egyptian king who ruled between 1332-1323 BC. Tutankhamun was very young when he became the king. He was only ten years old when he ascended the throne. He was the son of Akhenaten who was also a Pharaoh. As the king, Tutankhamun undertook many building projects. These building projects were centered around Thebes and Karnak. Tutankhamun built many temples and monuments. At that time many temples were in ruins. Tutankhamun ordered them to be rebuilt. Tutankhamun had various physical disabilities. He suffered from ill health for a long period in his life. Tutankhamun required the support of a cane to walk because of his physical disabilities.

In ancient Egypt, the body of a Pharaoh was preserved after his death. This preserved body was known as the mummy. The preserved body of Tutankhamun was discovered by Howard Carter, an Englishman. He discovered Tutankhamun’s tomb in 1922. The tomb was nearly intact when it was discovered. The discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb attracted wide interest all over the world. The discovery sparked an interest in ancient Egypt.

Ans: Pharaohs were Egyptian kings, and Tutankhamun was one who ruled from 1332-1323 BC. Tutankhamun became king at age ten and was the son of Pharaoh Akhenaten. He initiated many construction projects, especially around Thebes and Karnak, to rebuild temples and monuments in ruins. Despite physical disabilities, Tutankhamun contributed significantly to Egypt’s architectural restoration. He suffered from health issues and needed a cane to walk. After his death, his body was preserved as a mummy, a common practice for Pharaohs. Howard Carter, an Englishman, discovered Tutankhamun’s intact tomb in 1922, sparking global interest in ancient Egypt.

6. Write a newspaper report (within 100 words) on the incident of burglary in a flat in Kolkata using the following points:

date and place time occupants of the house – number of robbers – list of articles stolen police investigation

Ans:

Burglary in Kolkata Flat: Thieves Strike at Midnight

Kolkata, 5th August: A daring burglary occurred at a flat in Kolkata last night, around midnight, while the residents were asleep. The flat, located in the bustling neighborhood of [Location], was targeted by a group of five robbers. They broke in quietly and stole valuable items, including jewelry, cash, and electronic gadgets. Upon discovering the theft, the occupants immediately alerted the police. The local authorities have launched an investigation and are examining CCTV footage from nearby areas to identify the culprits. The police are hopeful of making arrests soon and recovering the stolen property.

Madhyamik [2018]

Q. Read the poem and answer the questions that follow :

I must go down to the seas again, for the call of the running tide
Is a wild call and a clear call that may not be denied;
And all I ask is a windy day with the white clouds flying,
And the flung spray and the blown spume, and the sea-gulls crying.
I must go down to the seas again, to the vagrant gypsy life,
To the gull’s way and the whale’s way where the wind’s like a whetted knife;
And all I ask is a merry yarn from a laughing fellow-rover,
And quiet sleep and a sweet dream when the long trick’s over.

1. Write the correct alternative to complete the following sentences 1×4=4

(a) The call of the running tide. (i) can be easily denied (ii) cannot be denied (iii) is not at all attractive (iv) is most discouraging
(b) The poet would like to hear the cry of the (i) nightingale (ii) skylark (iii) cuckoo (iv) seagull
(c) The poet likes to lead a gypsy life because it is (i) a carefree life full of adventures (ii) full of responsibilities (iii) full of luxury (iv) dull and uninteresting
(d) The wind on the sea is like a whetted (i) sword (ii) arrow (iii) spear (iv) knife

2. State whether the following statements are ‘True- or ‘False’. Write ‘T’ for True and ‘F’ for False in the boxes on the right-hand side. Provide sentences/ phrases/words in support of your answer :

(a) The poet is not going out to the sea for the first time.
Supporting statement:

(b) The poet does not want to sleep when the journey is over.
Supporting statement:

Match Your Answer

1. Write the correct alternative to complete the following sentences:

(a) The call of the running tide
(ii) cannot be denied

(b) The poet would like to hear the cry of the
(iv) seagull

(d) The wind on the sea is like a whetted
(iv) knife

2. State whether the following statements are ‘True’ or ‘False’:

(a) The poet is not going out to the sea for the first time.
True
Supporting statement: “I must go down to the seas again” indicates the poet’s repeated desire to return to the sea.

(b) The poet does not want to sleep when the journey is over.
False
Supporting statement: “And quiet sleep and a sweet dream when the long trick’s over” shows the poet desires rest after the journey.

Madhyamik [2023]

Q. Read the poem and answer the questions that follow :

1. Tick the correct answer:1×4=4

(a) The colour associated with the mist and dawn in the poem is (i) white (11) blue (iii) grey (iv) black
(b) The call that the poet cannot deny, is the call of the (i) white clouds (ii) running tides (iii) lonely sea (iv) grey mist
(c) “The vagrant gypsy life” in the third a of the poem actually refers to the wandering life of a (i) vagabond (ii) warrior (iii) gypsy (iv) sailor
(d) The intensity of the poet’s desire to go on a voyage is expressed by (i) repeating the same phrase “I must go down…” (ii) describing the sea voyage in details (iii) comparing the voyager’s life with gypsies (iv) referring to the running tide and flying clouds

2. Answer the following questions:

(i) Which word in the poem tells you that this is not going to be the first voyage of the poet? Why does the poet ask for a star?
(ii) What does the poet ask for at the end of his journey?

Match Your Answer

1. Tick the right answer:

(a) The colour associated with the mist and dawn in the poem is
(iii) grey

(b) The call that the poet cannot deny, is the call of the
(ii) running tides

(d) The intensity of the poet’s desire to go on a voyage is expressed by
(i) repeating the same phrase “I must go down…”

2. Answer the following questions:

(i) Which word in the poem tells you that this is not going to be the first voyage of the poet? Why does the poet ask for a star?

The word “again” tells us that this is not the poet’s first voyage.
The poet asks for a star because sailors traditionally used stars to navigate and find their way while at sea, symbolizing guidance and direction.

(ii) What does the poet ask for at the end of his journey?

At the end of his journey, the poet asks for “quiet sleep and a sweet dream when the long trick’s over,” symbolizing peace and rest after a life of adventure and hard work.