Poetic Reflections QuizOnline version Test your understanding of the poem's themes and emotions. by Nishalini Moorthy 1 What is the main emotion expressed by the speaker in the poem? a B. Happiness b C. Guilt c A. Anger d D. Excitement 2 The flute in the poem symbolizes… a C. Technology and progress b A. Danger and fear c B. Peace and lost beauty d D. Silence and loneliness 3 Which theme is strongest in the line: 'My younger brothers unemployed and desperate'? a B. Family unity b C. Social suffering and unemployment c A. Political power d D. Education 4 What does the speaker feel when thinking about the flute’s music? a A. Hope and motivation b C. Anger at her friend c B. Guilt and sadness d D. Peace and forgetfulness 5 What kind of tone does the poem mainly use? a B. Serious and regretful b C. Cheerful and bright c A. Humorous d D. Bored and careless 6 What has become a 'luxury' in the poem? a C. Playing games b A. Having a big house c D. Going to school d B. Spending time in nature 7 What is the poet trying to make us reflect on? a D. The importance of buying flutes b A. Playing more music c B. How beautiful the village is d C. The loss of peaceful, simple living in a broken world