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A Poison Tree

ICSE · Class 10 · English Literature-Treasure Chest ( Poems and Short Stories)

Most important questions from A Poison Tree for ICSE Class 10 English Literature-Treasure Chest ( Poems and Short Stories) board exam 2026. MCQs, short answer, and long answer questions with marks.

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Which of these are used by the speaker to hide his true feelings?

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Smiles, Soft deceitful wiles

The poem mentions smiles and soft deceitful wiles as part of the speaker's false behaviour.

2multiple choice
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What did the anger finally grow into?

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A poison tree

The speaker's hidden anger grows into a tree that is poisonous in its effect.

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Which fruit appeared on the tree?

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A bright apple

The tree bore an apple bright, which becomes important in the final part of the poem.

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Who beheld the shining apple?

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The foe

The enemy notices the apple shining and recognizes that it belongs to the speaker.

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What are the important topics in A Poison Tree for ICSE Class 10 English Literature-Treasure Chest ( Poems and Short Stories)?
Key topics in A Poison Tree include The Growth of Anger — Friend vs Foe, A Poison Tree — Complete Concept Map, A Poison Tree — Concept Overview. These are the concepts ICSE Class 10 examiners draw on most — study them first, then practise related questions.
How to score full marks in A Poison Tree — ICSE Class 10 English Literature-Treasure Chest ( Poems and Short Stories)?
Understand the core concepts first, then work through the 59 practice questions available for this chapter. Revise formulas and definitions regularly, and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.
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There are 59 practice questions available for A Poison Tree. These cover multiple question types including MCQs, short answer, and long answer questions.

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