Night of the Scorpion Part 1

Welcome to  Night of the Scorpion Part 1

1. What style is predominantly used in the poem Night of the Scorpion?

2. Ezekiel was part of which literary tradition?

3. Ezekiel is known for his exploration of:

4. What is the main theme of the poem?

5. The father represents:

6. What does the scorpion symbolize in the poem?

7. What does the poem highlight about Indian rural life?

8. Why did the scorpion enter the house?

9. Where was the scorpion hiding?

10. What happened after the scorpion stung the mother?

11. How did the peasants respond to the situation?

12. What did the peasants believe about the scorpion's sting?

13. How did the father try to help the mother?

14. What was the poet's role during the incident?

15. How long did it take for the pain to subside?

16. What was the mother's reaction at the end of the poem?

17. What does the steady rain signify in the poem?

18. What literary device is used in "the peasants came like swarms of flies"?

19. The tone of the poem can best be described as:

20. The poem 'Night of the Scorpion' is an example of:

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