The Night Mail
ICSE · Class 10 · English Literature-Treasure Chest ( Poems and Short Stories)
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What is the Night Mail bringing across the border in the opening stanza?
How is the Night Mail described in the poem?
Who is described as receiving letters in the poem?
What does the poem say about the train at Beattock?
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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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