Practice W.H. Auden – “Musée des Beaux-Arts” - 11 | ICSE Class 12 English Elective - Unit 5 | ICSE Class 12 English Elective
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11 - W.H. Auden – “Musée des Beaux-Arts”

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is the main theme of 'Musée des Beaux-Arts'?

💡 Hint: Think about how people act when something tragic happens.

Question 2

Easy

Who is the artist referenced in Auden's poem?

💡 Hint: Consider well-known painters who focused on everyday life.

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Question 1

What does Auden suggest about human nature in 'Musée des Beaux-Arts'?

  • Humans are empathetic
  • Humans often ignore suffering
  • Humans are always engaged

💡 Hint: Think about whether people are always aware of the pain around them.

Question 2

True or False: The fall of Icarus is a central event in the poem.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Remember, it’s a significant part of the referenced painting.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

How does the poem 'Musée des Beaux-Arts' reflect societal attitudes towards individual suffering? Explain.

💡 Hint: Consider how often we overlook distress when absorbed in our own lives.

Question 2

Critique the effectiveness of using Bruegel's painting as a central theme in the poem. Analyze its impact.

💡 Hint: Think about the specific scenes in the painting and their relation to the poem.

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