My Native Land
1. Read the poem and answer the following question:
(a) What does the old man ask the poet?
Ans:- The old man ask the poet what his land is like.
(b) Why does the old man ask the question to the poet?
Ans:- The old man asks the question to the poet because he is blind.
(c) How does the past address the old man? what does that form of address mean?
Ans:- The poet address the old man as kaka. It means grandfather.
(d) Why does the poet ask the old man to breathe deep?
Ans:- The poet asks the old man to breathe deep to feel the environment because he is blind.
(e) With what does the poet compare the cool breeze on the old man's face?
Ans:- The poet compares the cool breeze on the old man's face with the peaceful breath of his land.
(f) With what does the poet compare the contended gurgling of the little baby?
Ans:- The poet compares the contended gurgling of the little baby with the sail of his land.
(g) What does the chorus of the cuckoo and the Sparrow do?
Ans:- The chorus of the cuckoo and the Sparrow shapes the native land.
(h) What are the things that create the soul of the poets beloved country?
Ans:- The things that create the soul of the poet’s beloved country are, the roll of the Bihu Dhol, the Pepa and Gogona, the sweet smell of the Pitha and Laroo and the chant of the evening prayer in the Namghar, Masjid And Church.
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