Q1. Tick the correct option.

a.’ The Charge of the Light Brigade’ refers to events in the ______

 i. Great War ii. Crimean War iii. Northern War iv. Second World War.

Answer: ii. Crimean War

b. The battle was fought between Russia and ____

i. Greece ii Switzerland iii. The United Kingdom iv. Germany.

Answer: iii. The United Kingdom

c.The Russian soldiers were fighting with ___

 i. Daggers ii. bow and arrows iii. swords. iv. guns.

Answer: iv. guns

d. What did people wonder about?

 I. Why some soldiers were ordered to fight?

 ii. Why the six hundred did not surrender

 iii. Why bravery of the six hundred did not amaze the enemy.

iv. Why the six hundred were ordered into battle when defeat was captain?

Answer: iv. Why the six hundred were ordered into battle when defeat was certain.

e.  How does the poet describe the six hundred in the last stanza of the poem?

i. brave ii decent iii. Noble iv reliable.

Answer: iii. Noble

Q2. Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow.

    Sabring the gunners there,

    Charging an army, while

    All the world wonder’d:

 a. Who are being referred to as the one with sabres and the ones with guns?

Answer: The British soldiers are the ones with sabres, while the Russians are the ones with guns. The British soldiers charged at the Russian gunners with courage, even though they had less powerful weapons.

 b. What did the world wonder?

Answer: The world wondered at the bravery and sacrifice of the British soldiers who charged into battle despite knowing the risk of death, showing immense courage even in the face of certain defeat.

 c. Complete the sentence appropriately.

      It is clear that ‘Alliteration’ is the poetic device used for ‘All the world wondere’d:’ because _____

Answer: …it repeats the sound of the letter “w” at the beginning of words to emphasize amazement and surprise.

 d. What does this charge tell you about the British soldiers?

Answer: This charge shows that the British soldiers were fearless and loyal, willing to follow orders even in dangerous situations. Their dedication and bravery made them heroic, even though they faced overwhelming odds.

 e. Find the synonym of the word ‘marveled’

Answer: Wondered

Q3. Answer each of the following questions in 30-40 words.

a. What do the following lines imply about the soldiers?

    Then they rode back, but not

    Not the six hundred.

Answer: These lines suggest that not all six hundred soldiers who started the charge returned. Many of them were killed in the battle, emphasizing the immense loss and sacrifice they made. Despite riding into a situation that was almost certain death, the soldiers showed unmatched bravery and loyalty, following orders even though they were outnumbered and poorly armed against the enemy. This sacrifice highlights the soldiers’ heroic actions, as they knew they were facing severe danger but still fought without hesitation

b. What is the poem about?

Answer: The poem honors the courage, discipline, and loyalty of the six hundred British soldiers who participated in the Charge of the Light Brigade during the Crimean War. Even though they knew they were likely riding to their deaths, the soldiers followed orders and attacked the Russian forces without question. The poet describes their bravery as an inspiring and unforgettable act of heroism, celebrating their commitment to duty and willingness to sacrifice their lives in the name of honor. The poem thus serves as a tribute to their unmatched bravery and sense of duty, making their story timeless.