i Read the statements given below carefully. Choose the option that best describes these statements, with reference to the poem. Statement I – The poem ‘Keeping Quiet’ calls for change as much in the individual as human society at large. Statement II – The poem ‘Keeping Quiet’ implies that individual change will lead to bigger societal change. Statement III – Neruda believes that when people come together as a community, they will be able to bring a transformation in each person. a) Statement I is True, Statement II is False, and Statement III cannot be inferred.b) Statement I and II cannot be inferred, Statement III is True. c) Statement I is True, Statements II and III cannot be inferred. d) Statement I cannot be inferred, Statement II cannot be inferred, Statement III is False. ii “What I want should not be confused with total inactivity.” Choose the option that draws the most accurate parallel. keeping quiet: total inactivity = ______ : ______ a) reflection and death b) silence and chaos c) stagnation and introspection d) mindfulness and fear iii What statement does Neruda make about wars? a) Wars are of varied kinds – internal, green wars, wars with gas, with fire etc. b) Wars are wasteful and cause irrecoverable loss and damage to property and life. c) Wars never yield any winners, and the loss is far greater than what can be measured. d) Wars are unavoidable in the enduring struggle for human dignity and power. iv “Now I’ll count up to twelve and you keep quiet and I will go.” Why does the poet wish to go at the end of the poem? a) The poet does not believe people will be quiet. b) The poet has already invested enough time. c) The poet will move on and seek to inspire others. d) The poet is marking the end of the poem by leaving.