Introduction:The Bihar Board Class 12th English exam is an important milestone in every student’s academic journey, and preparing for it can be a challenging yet rewarding experience. One of the key poems included in the “Rainbow” textbook is Rupert Brooke’s “The Soldier,” which explores themes of patriotism, sacrifice, and the nobility of a soldier’s life. To help you prepare effectively, we’ve compiled 40 essential multiple-choice questions (MCQs) based on the poem. These questions cover important themes, literary devices, and interpretations, giving you a comprehensive understanding of the poem. Whether you’re reviewing for exams or seeking a deeper insight into the text, this post will help strengthen your grasp of “The Soldier” and improve your exam performance.
Top 40 MCQ questions based on the Bihar Board Class 12 English “Rainbow” chapter “The Soldier” by Rupert Brooke:
1. Who is the poet of the poem “The Soldier”?
- A) William Shakespeare
- B) Rupert Brooke
- C) John Keats
- D) Thomas Hardy
Answer: B) Rupert Brooke
2. In which war was the poet a soldier?
- A) American Civil War
- B) World War I
- C) Napoleonic Wars
- D) World War II
Answer: B) World War I
3. “If I should die, think only this of me,” refers to which of the following?
- A) A soldier’s sacrifice
- B) A soldier’s bravery
- C) A soldier’s death
- D) A soldier’s victory
Answer: C) A soldier’s death
4. What is the speaker asking people to remember if he dies in battle?
- A) His country
- B) His sacrifice
- C) His name
- D) His love
Answer: B) His sacrifice
5. What does the poet compare the soldier’s grave to in the poem?
- A) A flower
- B) A sacred ground
- C) A patch of earth
- D) A garden of peace
Answer: B) A sacred ground
6. “A dust whom England bore” refers to:
- A) The soldier
- B) The poet
- C) The soldier’s family
- D) England
Answer: A) The soldier
7. Which country does the soldier in the poem belong to?
- A) India
- B) England
- C) France
- D) Germany
Answer: B) England
8. According to the poem, what does the soldier’s death protect?
- A) His country
- B) His family
- C) His comrades
- D) His homeland
Answer: D) His homeland
9. The poet believes that the soldier’s death is:
- A) Tragic and meaningless
- B) Honorable and noble
- C) Unnecessary
- D) Fateful and unavoidable
Answer: B) Honorable and noble
10. The phrase “In that rich earth a richer dust concealed” means:
- A) The soldier’s body is buried in fertile soil.
- B) The soldier’s body is a part of the land.
- C) The soil is rich in nutrients.
- D) The soldier is forgotten in the soil.
Answer: B) The soldier’s body is a part of the land.
11. What does the speaker mean by “The soldier’s dust”?
- A) The soldier’s ashes
- B) The soil that the soldier returns to
- C) The dirt from the battlefield
- D) The soldier’s body in the grave
Answer: B) The soil that the soldier returns to
12. “And think, this heart all evil shed away” suggests that the soldier’s heart is:
- A) Full of hatred
- B) Pure and noble
- C) Sad and broken
- D) Filled with revenge
Answer: B) Pure and noble
13. What does the poet believe will happen to the soldier’s soul after death?
- A) It will rest in peace
- B) It will return to England
- C) It will roam the earth
- D) It will be lost forever
Answer: A) It will rest in peace
14. The phrase “Gives, somewhere back the thoughts by England given” refers to:
- A) The soldier’s thoughts of England
- B) England’s thoughts about the soldier
- C) England’s love for the soldier
- D) England’s memory of the soldier
Answer: A) The soldier’s thoughts of England
15. What is the tone of the poem?
- A) Joyful
- B) Sad
- C) Proud
- D) Pessimistic
Answer: C) Proud
16. The poet uses the word “England” in the poem to represent:
- A) A country
- B) A battlefield
- C) A nation’s glory
- D) A personal attachment
Answer: C) A nation’s glory
17. What does the poet consider to be the soldier’s “richer dust”?
- A) His grave
- B) His sacrifices
- C) His remains
- D) His patriotism
Answer: C) His remains
18. What is the main theme of the poem “The Soldier”?
- A) Patriotism and sacrifice
- B) War and death
- C) Love and loss
- D) Nature’s beauty
Answer: A) Patriotism and sacrifice
19. According to the poet, the soldier’s grave will be a:
- A) Piece of England
- B) Symbol of his family’s sorrow
- C) Cold, desolate place
- D) Landmark for the future
Answer: A) Piece of England
20. The poet imagines the soldier’s death to be:
- A) Selfish
- B) Sacrificial
- C) Futile
- D) A mistake
Answer: B) Sacrificial
21. “A foreign field that is forever England” means:
- A) The battlefield will always represent England
- B) England will never be foreign
- C) The soldier’s home is forever England
- D) The soldier’s grave is in a foreign land
Answer: A) The battlefield will always represent England
22. “The soldier’s dust” symbolizes:
- A) His remains
- B) His glory
- C) His memories
- D) His sacrifice
Answer: A) His remains
23. The poet views the soldier’s death as:
- A) An end to his life
- B) A noble act for the country
- C) A senseless loss
- D) A personal failure
Answer: B) A noble act for the country
24. The phrase “In hearts at peace, under an English heaven” implies:
- A) The soldier will find eternal peace
- B) The soldier will find a new life
- C) The soldier will not be forgotten
- D) The soldier will return to England
Answer: A) The soldier will find eternal peace
25. Which literary device is used in the line “And laughter, learnt of friends”?
- A) Metaphor
- B) Alliteration
- C) Personification
- D) Irony
Answer: B) Alliteration
26. What does the poet suggest by saying, “England bore”?
- A) England created the soldier
- B) England gave birth to the soldier
- C) England will mourn the soldier’s loss
- D) England sent the soldier to war
Answer: B) England gave birth to the soldier
27. What does the phrase “The soldier’s soul” refer to?
- A) His consciousness
- B) His spirit or essence
- C) His thoughts
- D) His ideals
Answer: B) His spirit or essence
28. What role does patriotism play in the poem “The Soldier”?
- A) It is not mentioned.
- B) It is the central theme.
- C) It is a minor detail.
- D) It is criticized.
Answer: B) It is the central theme.
29. The poem “The Soldier” expresses:
- A) Despair about war
- B) Regret over death
- C) Pride in one’s country
- D) Disappointment with life
Answer: C) Pride in one’s country
30. What does the poet mean by “England’s air” in the poem?
- A) The climate of England
- B) The atmosphere or spirit of England
- C) The air over the battlefield
- D) The soil of England
Answer: B) The atmosphere or spirit of England
31. “The soldier’s heart all evil shed away” implies that:
- A) The soldier had a sinful life
- B) The soldier’s heart was pure
- C) The soldier’s heart was full of hate
- D) The soldier had no heart
Answer: B) The soldier’s heart was pure
32. The soldier’s death, according to the poet, is:
- A) A tragic end
- B) A heroic sacrifice
- C) A personal loss
- D) A mistake
Answer: B) A heroic sacrifice
33. The tone of the poem can be best described as:
- A) Reflective
- B) Optimistic
- C) Grieving
- D) Inspirational
Answer: D) Inspirational
34. What does the poet mean by “a richer dust”?
- A) The soldier’s rich heritage
- B) The soldier’s death elevates him
- C) The battlefield will be enriched by the soldier’s sacrifice
- D) The dust will bring prosperity
Answer: B) The soldier’s death elevates him
35. The soldier’s body is compared to:
- A) A flower
- B) A part of nature
- C) A part of England
- D) A piece of history
Answer: C) A part of England
36. What does the poet imply when he says “And English heaven”?
- A) Heaven above England
- B) The spirit of England in the afterlife
- C) England as a peaceful land
- D) A metaphor for the soldier’s sacrifice
Answer: B) The spirit of England in the afterlife
37. What is the soldier’s relationship to England according to the poem?
- A) He is a visitor to England.
- B) He is a protector of England.
- C) He is a servant of England.
- D) He is indifferent to England.
Answer: B) He is a protector of England.
38. The phrase “Foreign field” refers to:
- A) The battlefield
- B) The soldier’s hometown
- C) An overseas battle
- D) An unknown land
Answer: A) The battlefield
39. In the poem, the poet uses the concept of death to:
- A) Depict a tragic story
- B) Show the soldier’s bravery and sacrifice
- C) Create a somber tone
- D) Express hopelessness
Answer: B) Show the soldier’s bravery and sacrifice
40. “The Soldier” is a tribute to:
- A) Soldiers who fought in World War I
- B) The poet’s family
- C) The sacrifice of soldiers
- D) The memory of a specific soldier
Answer: C) The sacrifice
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