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1. What is the main theme of 'The Bus' by Arun Kolatkar?

A romantic journey

A visitor's travel experience

A historical account of Jejuri

A critique of modern transportation

2. What does the 'divided face' in the poem symbolize?

The bus driver's skill

The landscape outside the bus

The poet's religious beliefs and modern skepticism

The old man's wisdom

3. What does the 'caste mark' in the poem represent?

A symbol of rebellion

A sign of wealth

Religious faith of the old generation

A modern fashion trend

4. What literary device is used to describe the wind in the poem?

Simile

Alliteration

Personification

Metaphor

5. What is the setting of the poem 'The Bus'?

A bustling city street

A quiet village

A temple in Jejuri

Inside a state transport bus

6. What does the 'sawed off sunbeam' symbolize in the poem?

A new beginning

A broken promise

The sharpness of the sun's rays

A weapon

7. What is the tone of the poem 'The Bus'?

Angry

Joyful

Melancholic

Conversational

8. What does the poet advise the traveler not to do?

Look out the window

Talk to the driver

Step inside the old man's head

Sleep

9. What is the form and structure of 'The Bus'?

Free verse

Sonnet

Haiku

Limerick

10. What does the poem 'The Bus' lack in its structure?

Imagery

Descriptive language

A specific rhyme scheme

A clear theme

11. What does the 'roaring road' refer to in the poem?

A forest path

The sound of the road beneath the bus

A busy marketplace

A river

12. What does the poem suggest about the modern generation's view on religion?

They are indifferent to religious belief

They are superstitious

They are seeking spiritual enlightenment

They are deeply religious

13. What is the significance of the tarpaulin flaps in the poem?

They are a metaphor for freedom

They are a sign of luxury

They symbolize the exasperating travel experience

They represent the beauty of the journey

14. What does the poem 'The Bus' primarily describe?

A festival celebration

A family reunion

A historical event

A journey to Jejuri

15. What does the 'old man's glasses' symbolize in the poem?

A modern fashion accessory

The old generation's perspective

A tool for reading

A sign of wealth

16. What does the poem suggest about the journey to Jejuri?

It is smooth and enjoyable

It is a dangerous adventure

It is a spiritual awakening

It is monotonous and bumpy

17. What is the purpose of the visitor's journey in the poem?

To go on a vacation

To meet family

To attend a wedding

To visit the ruins of Jejuri

18. What does the poem imply about the old man's view on religion?

He is indifferent to religion

He is an atheist

He has a strong religious faith

He is skeptical about religion

19. What does the 'cold wind' in the poem symbolize?

The discomfort of the journey

A change in seasons

A refreshing breeze

A sign of impending rain

20. What does the poem suggest about the interaction between the old and young generations?

They share similar beliefs

There is a lack of understanding

They frequently communicate

They have a strong bond

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