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Chapter: 11. Limericks

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Practice Paper: Limericks

A. Tick (✓) the correct options.

What is the primary goal of a Limerick poem? a. To teach a moral lesson b. To describe nature vividly c. To be silly and make people laugh d. To provide historical facts

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In the Limerick about the ‘sarpint’ and the boot, who was the main character? a. A Young Lady of Russia b. An Old Man with a flute c. An Old Man in a boat d. An Old Man who saw a bird

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Besides being a poet, Edward Lear was also known as a/an: a. Scientist b. Engineer c. Illustrator d. Detective

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B. Answer these questions.

What did the Young Lady of Russia’s screams make it impossible for anyone to do?

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What was the Old Man in a boat so confident about, even when others disagreed?

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How did the sarpint get away from the Old Man with the flute?

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What made the Old Man’s description of the young bird in the bush so funny?

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C. Answer these questions with reference to the context.

“There was a Young Lady of Russia, Who screamed so that no one could hush her;” a. What was the main problem people faced because of the Young Lady’s actions?

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b. What does the phrase "hush her" mean in this context?

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c. Describe the nature of her screams based on these lines, and what effect they had on those around her.

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“When they said, ‘No! you ain’t!’ He was ready to faint, That unhappy Old Man in a boat.” a. What specific word did ‘they’ use to contradict the Old Man’s claim?

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b. Why do you think the Old Man became "unhappy"?

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c. Based on his reaction, what kind of personality does the Old Man in the boat seem to have?

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