Practice — My Mother at Sixty-six

Easy

Who is the poet of the poem 'My Mother at Sixty-six'?

Easy

What is the primary theme of the poem 'My Mother at Sixty-six'?

Medium

In the poem, how does the poet describe his mother’s face as he looks at her?

Medium

What mode of transport is the poet and his mother using in the poem?

Medium

Which literary device is predominantly used in the line 'like a late winter’s moon'?

Medium

Why does the poet feel a sudden fear during the journey?

Hard

What does the poet do to hide his emotions from his mother?

Hard

How does the poet’s observation of the mother’s face symbolize the theme of the poem?

Easy

Which previous year CBSE question pattern is best suited to assess understanding of this poem?

Easy

What emotion does the poet primarily express in the poem?

My Mother at Sixty-six