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Amanda AP 10th Class English First Flight 4th Poem Questions and Answers

Thinking about the Poem :
Question 1.
How old do you think Amanda is ? How do you know this ?

Answer: Amanda could be around 10 . Biting nails, slouching etc show us the way children of that age tend to behave

Question 2.
Who do you think is speaking to her ?

Answer: Ithink it is Amandas mother speaking to her. The series of instructions clearly shows the concern of a mother for her child

Question 3.
Why are Stanzas 2, 4 and 6 given in parenthesis ?

Answer: Stanzas 2,4 and 6 show us the thoughts and dreams of Amanda, the innocent little girl.To distinguish those inner feelings from the open and outward expressions, the poet puts them in parenthesis

Question 4.
Who is the speaker in Stanzas 2, 4 and 6 ? Do you think this speaker is listening to the speaker in Stanzas 1, 3, 5 and 7 ?

Answer:The speaker in stanzas 2,4 and 6 is Amanda (though she is not exactly speaking but dreaming). She (Amanda) is not paying her full attention (as immersed in dreams as she were) to the speaker in stanzas 1,3,5 and 7

Question 5.
What could Amanda do if she were a mermaid ?

Answer: If Amanda were a mermaid, she would, in a carefree manner, drift along the soft green waves of the emerald sea blissfully

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Question 6.
Is Amanda an orphan? Why does she say so ?

Answer: Amanda is not an orphan. But she wishes she were one. For, she believes that an orphan enjoys more freedom than she

Question 7.
Do you know the story of Rapunzel? Why does she want to be Rapunzel?

Answer: Yes, I know the story of Rapunzel. Amanda feels suppressed. She craves freedom. Her innocence makes her believe Rapunzel enjoyed unrestricted freedom. So, she wishes she were Rapunzel

Question 8.
What does the girl yearn for? What does this poem tell you about Amanda ?

Answer: Amanda yearns for freedom. She loves to live like an uncontrolled bird. But at home, she is constantly instructed to do this, to not do that. She feels suffocated. She seeks escape

Question 9.
Read the last stanza. Do you think Amanda is sulking and is moody?

Answer: Amanda is not exactly sulking. But she is certainly dreamy. Yes, her mood is not in a position to listen to her mothers non-stop instructions. She feels she is being nagged

Additional Questions : I. Read the following lines

Dont bite your nails, Amanda! Dont hunch your shoulders, Amanda! Stop that slouching and sit up straight, Amanda! (There is a languid, emerald sea, where the sole inhabitant is me a mermaid, drifting blissfully.)

Question 1.
What behavior is Amanda being cautioned against in the poem?
  1. Biting her nails
  2. Hunching her shoulders and slouching
  3. All of the above

Answer: All of the above

Question 2.
Who is addressing Amanda in the poem?
  1. The narrator
  2. Amanda herself
  3. A mermaid

Answer: The narrator

Question 3.
What contrast is presented between Amandas actions and the setting described in the poem?
  1. Amanda is busy, while the setting is serene
  2. Amandas actions are restless, while the setting is peaceful
  3. Amandas behavior is disciplined, while the setting is chaotic

Answer: Amandas actions are restless, while the setting is peaceful

Question 4.
What are Amamdas actions being criticized for in the poem ?
  1. Biting her nails
  2. Hunching her shoulder and slouching
  3. All of the above

Answer: All of the above

Question 5.
Who is the sole inhabitant of the languid, emerald sea in the poem?
  1. Amanda
  2. The narrator
  3. A mermaid

Answer: A mermaid

Question 6.
What is the mood conveyed by the setting described in the poem?
  1. Busy and crowded
  2. Serene and tranquil
  3. Dark and mysterious

Answer: Serene and tranquil

II. Read the following lines

Did you finish your homework, Amanda? Did you tidy your room, Amanda? I thought I told you to clean your shoes, Amanda! (I am an orphan, roaming the street. I pattern soft dust with my hushed, bare feet. The silence is golden, the freedom is sweet.)

Question 1.
What tasks is Amanda being asked about in the poem?
  1. Tidying her room and cleaning her shoes
  2. Finishing homework and cleaning her shoes
  3. Finishing homework, tidying her room, and cleaning her shoes

Answer: Finishing homework, tidying her room, and cleaning her shoes

Question 2.
Who is addressing Amanda in the poem?
  1. The narrator
  2. Amanda herself
  3. An orphan

Answer: The narrator

Question 3.
What contrast is presented between Amandas responsibilities and the persona in the poem?
  1. Amanda is burdened with chores, while the persona enjoys freedom
  2. Amanda is carefree, while the persona is burdened with chores
  3. Amanda is alone, while the persona is surrounded by people

Answer: Amanda is burdened with chores, while the persona enjoys freedom

Question 4.
What tasks is Amanda being questioned about in the poem?
  1. Finishing homework and tidying her room
  2. Finishing homework and cleaning her shoes
  3. Finishing homework, tidying her room, and cleaning her shoes

Answer: Finishing homework, tidying her room, and cleaning her shoes

Question 5.
Who is the speaker addressing in the poem ?
  1. Amanda
  2. An orphan
  3. The narrator

Answer: Amanda

Question 6.
How does the persona describe their experience in the poem?
  1. As burdensqme and lonely
  2. As tranquil and rare
  3. As noisy and chaotic

Answer: As tranquil and rare

III. Read the following lines

Dont eat that chocolate, Amanda! Remember your acne, Amanda! Will you please look at me when Im speaking to you, Amanda! (I am Rapunzel, I have not a care; life in a tower is tranquil and rare; Ill certainly never let down my bright hair!)

Question 1.
What is Amanda being cautioned against in the poem?
  1. Eating chocolate
  2. Remembering her acne and not looking at the speaker
  3. All of the above

Answer: All of the above

Question 2.
Who is addressing Amanda in the poem ?
  1. The narrator
  2. Amanda herself
  3. Rapunzel

Answer: The narrator

Question 3.
What contrast is presented between Amandas actions and Rapunzels situation in the poem?
  1. Amanda is enjoying indulgence, while Rapunzel lives a restrained life
  2. Amanda is carefree, while Rapunzel is burdened with responsibilities
  3. Amanda is inattentive, while Rapunzel is attentive

Answer: Amanda is enjoying indulgence, while Rapunzel lives a restrained life

Question 4.
What is Amanda being warned against in the poem?
  1. Eating chocolate and remembering her ache
  2. Not paying attention when spoken to
  3. All of the above

Answer: All of the above

Question 5.
Who is the speaker in the poem ?
  1. Amanda
  2. Rapunzel
  3. A parent or authority figure

Answer: A parent or authority figure

Question 6.
How does Rapunzel describe her life in the tower?
  1. Tranquil and rare
  2. Busy and crowded
  3. Noisy and chaotic

Answer: Tranquil and rare

IV. Read the following lines

Stop that sulking at once, Amanda! Youre always so moody, Amanda! Anyone would think that I nagged at you, Amanda

Question 1.
What behavior is Amanda being admonished for in the poem?
  1. Sulking and being moody
  2. Ignoring the speaker
  3. All of the above

Answer: All of the above

Question 2.
Who is speaking to Amanda in the poem?
  1. Amanda herself
  2. A friend
  3. A family member

Answer: A family member

Question 3.
What is the tone of the speaker towards Amanda in the poem?
  1. Affectionate
  2. Annoyed
  3. Indifferent

Answer: Annoyed

Question 4.
What behavior is Amanda being reprimanded for in the poem?
  1. Sulking and moodiness
  2. Ignoring the speaker
  3. All of the above

Answer:

  • All of the above

    Question 5.
    How is Amanda according to her mother?
    1. defiant
    2. grim
    3. moody

    Answer: moody

    Question 6.
    How does the speaker feel about Amandas behavior ?
    1. Supportive
    2. Indifferent
    3. Annoyed

    Answer: Annoyed

    Amanda Poem Summary in English

    Amanda is an interesting poem by Robin Klein. It analyses parents overprotective behaviour. It portrays childrens crave for freedom. Thus, the poem forms a valuable lesson in parenting. Amanda is a young girl. She dreams of enjoying a carefree life. But her mother is a hard taskmaster. She is very particular about Amandas behaviour - even in the most unimportant and trivial matters

    She keeps directing Amanda to do this, not to do that or to do something only in a particular way. Amanda feels sad. Her mothers nonstop supervision and instructions make Amanda feel suppressed. Her suffocation drives her into her own dream world. Mother asks her not to bite her nails, not to slouch, not to hunch and to sit straight. But Amanda escapes into her imaginary world of a peaceful green sea where she is a lone mermaid moving around happily

    Mother enquires if Amanda has completed her homework, hàs cleaned her room and has kept her shoes neat. Amanda prefers to be an orphan with golden silence and sweat freedom. Mother advises Amanda not to eat chocolate and pay attention to her words. Amanda wishes to live like Rapunzel, alone in a tower allowing none to reach her ! Mother asks Amanda not to sulk and not to be moody so that everyone thinks her to be a loving and caring mother ! She turns to be conscious of her image and wants to appear a good and loving mother

    Glossary :

    hunch (v) : to bend the top of ones body; to curve;

    slouching (v+ing-noun) : drooping; hanging;

    languid (adj) : relaxed;

    emerald (adj) : rich green;

    sole (adj) : lone, single;

    inhabitant (n) : dweller; someone who lives in a place;

    mermaid (n) : a mythological creature with a womans head and upper body and a tail of a fish;

    drifting (verb+ing) : moving slowly and smoothly;

    tidy (adj) : neat; in order;

    hushed (adj) : quiet;

    acne (n) : pimples;

    Rapunzel (pro.n) : a strange girl character in German fairy tales;

    sulking (v+ing=n) : the act of expressing ill humour; protest;

    moody (adj) : given to changes in mood; gloomy;

    nagged (v-pt) : bothered continuously;

Important Question

AP 10th Class English Important Questions 4th Lesson Amanda

Very Short Answer Questions (1-25)
Question1.
Answer:Who is the poet of the poem "Amanda"?
Robin Klein

Question2.
Who is Amanda?
Answer:A little girl who is constantly nagged by her parents

Question3.
What type of poem is "Amanda"?
Answer: A didactic (moral teaching) and reflective poem

Question4.
What does the poem "Amanda" deal with?
Answer:The struggles of a child under constant instructions from adults

Question5.
Who scolds Amanda in the poem?

Answer:Her parent (probably her mother)

Question6.
What does Amanda want to be when she imagines herself as a mermaid?
Answer:Free and happy, swimming in the sea

Question7.
Why is Amanda being scolded at the beginning of the poem?
Answer:For biting her nails and slouching her shoulders

Question8.
What does Amanda long for?

Answer:Freedom and peace from constant nagging

Question9.
What does Amanda dream of being when she imagines herself as Rapunzel?

Answer:Living peacefully alone in a tower

Question10.
What is Amanda told to do about her room?

Answer:To clean it

Question11.
What is Amanda told to do about her shoes?
Answer:To clean them

Question12.
What does Amanda represent in the poem?

Answer:Every child who desires freedom from control

Question13.
What does the mermaid symbolize?
Answer: Freedom, peace, and escape from reality

Question14.
Why does Amanda want to live like Rapunzel?

Answer:Because Rapunzel lived alone without restrictions

Question15.
What does Amandas daydreaming show?

Answer:Her desire for independence and imagination

Question16.
Why does Amanda imagine herself as an orphan?
Answer: Because she feels lonely and wants to escape scolding

Question17.
What does Amanda say about freedom?

Answer:Freedom means peace and the ability to make her own choices

Question18.
What does Amanda like to do in her imagination?
Answer: Live freely, swim in the sea, or stay alone

Question19.
What does the poet want to convey through Amanda?

Answer:Children need understanding, not constant correction

Question20.
What does the word "nagging" mean?

Answer:Continuous scolding or giving repeated orders

Question21.
What is the rhyme scheme of the poem "Amanda"?

Answer:aa bb (in the stanzas spoken by the parent)

Question22.
How does Amanda feel about being constantly corrected?
Answer: She feels annoyed and wants to escape

Question23.
What is Amandas mood in the poem?

Answer:Dreamy and rebellious

Question24.
What is the tone of the speaker (parent)?
Answer:Commanding and strict

Question25.
What is the tone of Amandas replies (imaginations)?
Answer: Calm, imaginative, and peaceful

Short Answer
Questions (26-60)
Question26.
Why does Amanda feel restricted?
Answer: Because her parent keeps instructing her about what to do and what not to do

Question27.
What kind of life does Amanda want to live?
Answer:A peaceful, independent life without rules and restrictions

Question28.
Why does Amanda imagine herself as a mermaid?

Answer:To escape reality and live freely in a calm sea without anyone controlling her

Question29.
Why does Amanda imagine herself as an orphan?

Answer:Because she feels lonely and wishes to live without scolding

Question30.
How does the poem show the conflict between parent and child?
Answer:The parent gives strict instructions while Amanda wants freedom and imagination

Question31.
What are the instructions given to Amanda by her parent?

Answer:Not to bite nails, not to slouch, clean her room and shoes, and stop daydreaming

Question32.
Why does Amandas mother scold her for not paying attention?
Answer:Because Amanda is lost in her thoughts and doesnt listen

Question33.
What does the poet want parents to learn from this poem?
Answer: Parents should be patient and give space for children to express themselves

Question34.
How does Amanda escape the scolding?
Answer:By imagining herself in different fantasy worlds

Question35.
What are the different worlds Amanda imagines?
Answer: As a mermaid, as an orphan, and as Rapunzel

Question36.
Why does Amanda not answer back?
Answer: Because she is lost in her imagination and avoids arguments

Question37.
What does Amanda wish for when she imagines herself as Rapunzel?

Answer:To live alone in a tower and have peace

Question38.
How is Amandas imagination a reflection of her feelings?
Answer:It reflects her desire to escape restrictions and find happiness

Question39.
What do Amandas fantasies represent?
Answer: Freedom, peace, and self-expression

Question40.
What message does Robin Klein give through Amanda?

Answer:That children should not be overburdened with rules; they need emotional space

Question41.
What is Amandas attitude toward her parents instructions?

Answer:She is silent, indifferent, and withdrawn

Question42.
Why does the parent ask Amanda not to hunch her shoulders?
Answer: Because it shows bad posture and laziness

Question43.
How is Amandas name repeatedly used in the poem?
Answer: To show how constantly she is being called and controlled

Question44.
What effect does excessive scolding have on Amanda?
Answer: It makes her silent and dream more about freedom

Question45.
What does Amanda want to do if she were an orphan?

Answer:Wander freely on the streets and draw patterns in the dust

Question46.
Why does the parent tell Amanda not to sulk?
Answer:Because it makes her look moody and upset

Question47.
How does the poem end?
Answer: With the parent warning Amanda not to look unhappy

Question48.
Why is Amandas world of imagination more appealing to her?

Answer:Because it gives her peace and freedom from rules

Question49.
What is the theme of the poem "Amanda"?

Answer:The importance of freedom, imagination, and emotional understanding in childhood

Question50.
How does the poet portray Amandas inner world?

Answer:Through her imaginative dreams and desire to escape

Question51.
What does the poem suggest about strict parenting?

Answer:It can make children feel suffocated and withdrawn

Question52.
What is the contrast shown in the poem?
Answer: Between Amandas peaceful imagination and her mothers constant commands

Question53.
How does Amanda respond to being scolded?

Answer:She remains silent and dreams of another world

Question54.
Why does Amandas mother say "stop that sulking"?
Answer: Because she doesnt want Amanda to appear moody or rude

Question55.
How does Amandas imagination reflect creativity?

Answer:She imagines different fantasy roles showing her rich inner world

Question56.
What does the repetition of "Amanda!" signify?
Answer:The constant control and irritation of the parent

Question57.
Why does Amanda not answer her mother?

Answer:She feels emotionally disconnected and prefers to stay quiet

Question58.
What does Amandas silence indicate?

Answer:Her frustration and desire to be left alone

Question59.
What kind of relationship is shown between Amanda and her parent?

Answer:A strained one, where the parents care feels controlling

Question60.
Why do you think Amanda imagines fictional characters like Rapunzel?

Answer:Because they represent isolation and freedom from interference

Long Answer Questions (61-100)
Question61.
Describe Amandas character in your own words?

Answer:Amanda is a sensitive and imaginative girl. She dislikes being constantly scolded. She dreams of freedom and peace. Her silence shows her emotional maturity. She represents all children who crave independence

Question62.
What does the poem "Amanda" tell us about childrens psychology?

Answer:Children dont like constant control. They need space to explore. Over-instruction can make them feel lonely and rebellious

Question63.
What are the main themes of the poem "Amanda"?

Answer:Freedom, imagination, childhood innocence, and parent-child relationship

Question64.
What do Amandas fantasies tell us about her nature?

Answer:She is creative, emotional, and yearns for peace

Question65.
How does the poet contrast reality and imagination?
Answer:Reality is full of restrictions; imagination gives Amanda joy and liberty

Question66.
How does Amandas parent try to discipline her?

Answer:By constantly correcting her behavior and appearance

Question67.
What message does Robin Klein want to give to parents?

Answer:To balance discipline with understanding and let children express themselves freely

Question68.
Explain the significance of Amandas silence?

Answer:Her silence symbolizes emotional withdrawal and resistance to control

Question69.
Why does Amanda dream of being an orphan?
Answer: Because she feels burdened and believes orphans are freer than her

Question70.
Why does Amanda imagine herself as Rapunzel?

Answer:Because Rapunzel lived in a tower peacefully without being disturbed

Question71.
How does Amandas imagination act as an escape?

Answer:It helps her forget her mothers scolding and find happiness in her dreams

Question72.
Compare Amandas imagination of being a mermaid and an orphan?

Answer:Both reflect her wish for freedom and a life without restrictions

Question73.
What lesson can parents learn from Amandas behavior?

Answer:That too many rules can suppress a childs creativity and joy

Question74.
What is the central idea of the poem "Amanda"?

Answer:Every child needs freedom, love, and space for imagination

Question75.
How does Amanda express her desire for freedom?

Answer:Through her dreams of being a mermaid, orphan, or Rapunzel

Question76.
Why does the poet include fantasy elements in the poem?

Answer:To show the contrast between Amandas reality and her imagination

Question77.
What kind of parenting does the poem criticize?
Answer:Overprotective and dominating parenting

Question78.
What does Amandas imagination of a mermaid symbolize?

Answer:Peace, beauty, and freedom

Question79.
What does the title "Amanda!" signify?

Answer:The exclamation mark shows constant calling and scolding

Question80.
How is the poem relatable to modern children?

Answer:They too face pressure, lack of freedom, and desire independence

Question81.
Why is Amandas imagination necessary for her?

Answer:It helps her cope with emotional stress

Question82.
How does the poet portray Amandas world as a contrast to the real one?

Answer:Her real world is noisy and controlling; her dream world is calm and free

Question83.
What values can be learned from this poem?

Answer:Understanding, empathy, and balance in parenting

Question84.
Describe the structure of the poem "Amanda".

Answer:Alternating stanzas show parents speech and Amandas imagination

Question85.
Why does the parent not understand Amandas silence?

Answer:Because they mistake it for rudeness instead of emotional withdrawal

Question86.
What does the poem say about the importance of imagination?

Answer:It provides comfort, creativity, and emotional release

Question87.
How does the poet balance reality and fantasy in the poem?
Answer: By showing the shift between Amandas scolding and her dreamy thoughts

Question88.
How does Amanda represent the voice of children everywhere?

Answer:She symbolizes every childs wish to be free from constant control

Question89.
What is the moral of the poem?
Answer:Freedom and understanding are essential for a childs happiness

Question90.
How does the poem end?
Answer:With the parent warning Amanda not to appear moody or sulky

Question91.
What emotions does the poem evoke in readers?
Answer:Sympathy for Amanda and reflection for parents

Question92.
How does the poet use imagery in the poem?

Answer:The sea, tower, and street images make Amandas dreams vivid

Question93.
Why is Amandas behavior misunderstood?

Answer:Her silence is seen as disobedience instead of sadness

Question94.
What is the significance of Amandas dreams?

Answer:They reveal her emotional needs and creative mind.

Question95.
Why is the poem titled "Amanda!" with an exclamation mark?

Answer:To show the tone of command and irritation

Question96.
Compare Amandas imaginary world with her real one?

Answer:Her real world is strict and noisy; her imagination is free and peaceful

Question97.
How does Amanda assert her individuality?

Answer:By silently retreating into her imagination

Question98.
What does Amanda teach us about childhood freedom?
Answer: Its necessary for emotional growth and creativity

Question99.
Why is Amandas imagination called her refuge?
Answer: Because it gives her comfort when real life feels oppressive

Question100.
Summarize the poem "Amanda" in your own words?
Answer:The poem portrays a girl named Amanda who is constantly scolded by her mother. To escape, she imagines peaceful worlds where she is free and happy. The poem highlights the importance of giving children emotional space and understanding

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