In Those Days In those days-they were long ago- The snow was cold, the night was black. I licked from my cracked lips A snowflake, as I looked back Through branches, the last uneasy snow. Your shadow, there in the light, was still. In a little the light went out. I went on, stumbling, till at last the hill Hid the house. And, yawning, In bed in my room, alone, I would look out: over the quilted Rooftops, the clear stars shone. How poor and miserable we were, How seldom together! And yet after so long one drinks: In those days everything was better.
What is the dominant mood of the poem?
Nostalgia
The poem reflects a nostalgic tone, reminiscing about the past and contrasting it with the present. Words like "How poor and miserable we were" and "How seldom together" indicate a longing for bygone days, making nostalgia the dominant mood.
Important Questions from Reading Comprehension
Which of the following things are found on the boat?
A. Cushion
B. Rusty boat-hook
C. Fishing net
D. A coil of rope
E. Compass
Match the words in List I with their meanings in List II:
LIST I LIST II A. Intensity I. Unpleasant thick liquid substance B. Gaze II. To be very afraid of something C. Dread III. Extreme and forceful D. Gaze IV. To look steadily for a long time What is the relation between the two on the boat?
Choose the correct meaning of the word SODDEN.
Who adopted the pen-name Premchand?
