The Night Mail — Important Questions
ICSE · Class 10 · English Literature-Treasure Chest ( Poems and Short Stories)
60 important questions from The Night Mail for ICSE Class 10 English Literature-Treasure Chest, with answers. Written for the board exams 2027.
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Which line gives a vivid image of steam during the climb?
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Shovelling white steam over her shoulder
This line creates a strong visual image of the train pushing out steam as it climbs.
How do the birds react when the train approaches?
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They turn their heads and stare
The poem says birds turn their heads and stare from the bushes as the train approaches.
What happens to the sheep-dogs when the train passes?
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They continue sleeping and cannot change its course
The poem says the sheep-dogs cannot turn her course and continue sleeping.
What shakes gently in the farmhouse as the train passes?
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A jug in the bedroom
The poem says that no one wakes, but a jug in the bedroom gently shakes.
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