i Based on the poem, choose the correct option with reference to the two statements given below. Statement 1: The poet is in anguish at the plight of the children in slums and is sympathetic towards them. Statement 2: The poet presents an exaggerated version of the struggles of the slum children, to garner sympathy. a) Statement 1 is true but Statement 2 is false. b) Statement 1 is false but Statement 2 is true. c) Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are true. d) Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 cannot be inferred. ii A child in the slum experiencing the dreary life would have the least access to a) shelter. b) information. c) water. d) education. iii Pick the quote that highlights the contrasting image portrayed in the poem.a) ‘The worst form of inequality is to try and make unequal things equal.’ b) ‘An imbalance between the rich and poor is the oldest and most fatal ailment of all republics.’ c) ‘We must work together to ensure equitable distribution of wealth, opportunity and power in our society.’ d) ‘No amount of artificial reinforcement can offset the natural inequalities of human individual.’iv Pick phrases that portray ‘poverty and hopelessness’ in the poem. 1. slag heap 2. spectacles of steel 3. gusty waves 4. run azure on gold sands 5. mended glass 6. squirrel’s game 7. language is the sun a) 2, 4 and 7 b) 1, 3 and 5c) 3, 4 and 6 d) 1, 2 and 5