9th Beehive Poem 7 On Killing a Tree MCQs Here are 9th Beehive Poem 7 On Killing a Tree MCQs 1. What is the poetic device used in ‘bleeding bark’? Simile Metaphor Alliteration Personification 2. What is the central theme of the poem? The deep-rooted nature of trees The beauty of nature The importance of cutting trees Seasons changing 3. According to the poet, can a tree be killed by a simple knife blow? Sometimes No Yes Depends on the tree 4. How does a tree grow again after being cut? It vanishes It cannot grow again New shoots emerge from the bark It dries up completely 5. Who is the poet of ‘On Killing A Tree’? W.B. Yeats William Wordsworth Robert Frost Gieve Patel 6. Why does the poet describe killing a tree as a long process? Because trees need water Because trees are weak Because trees are strong and resilient Because trees grow fast 7. What does the phrase ‘bleeding bark’ signify? Pain and suffering The tree’s growth The tree’s age A new beginning 8. What does the poet suggest about a tree’s roots? They can be easily cut They are weak and fragile They are deeply embedded in the earth They don’t matter 9. What must be done to kill a tree completely? Chop its branches Uproot it completely Cut its trunk Remove its leaves 10. What is the message conveyed in the poem? Cutting trees is necessary Trees are not important Trees must be cut for survival Deforestation is cruel Loading …