Keeping Quiet Board Ques. Ans.

English-12th JAYSHREE PERIWAL HIGH SCHOOL Worksheet (2023-24)
Keeping Quiet
Short Answer Type Questions
(2020)
1. What can the Earth teach us?
Ans. Earth can teach a lesson to mankind on the preservation and
resurrection of life and how new life is believed to rise from the ashes of the
dead remains. The Earth never attains total inactivity. Nature remains at work
under apparent stillness and keeps the Earth alive.
2. How will 'Keeping Quieť protect one's environment?

Ans. 'Keeping Quiet' will protect our environment, as it will give everyone time to
introspect and to think about the consequences of their actions. Human beings
will not harm other creatures and all wars will come to an end. Man will not
indiscriminately exploit nature for his vested interests and harm himself.
(2021)
3. In a world that is constantly running after 'more' chasing the next new thing,
would it be fair to think of Neruda's call as merely a fanciful idea? [CBSE QB,
2021]
Ans. Yes, the call of Neruda is good but more fanciful in nature. However, in case,
we are able to 'Keep Quiet, then it would affect life in and around the earth in
two ways. By keeping quiet, the fisherman will not kill whales for some time.
Also, salt gatherers will get some time to heal their wounded hands. In this
moment of silence, man will not harm nature, and both human beings and
nature will get some time to attend to and recover from their wounds. Thus, it
will give time to everyone for introspection.
4. The world has become a global village, and people across boundaries,
nationalities and communities are now connected to one another. With the
advancement of technology, and the advent of social media, do you think that
the task of keeping quiet, as envisaged by Neruda, has become easier or more
complicated? Justify your stance. [CBSE QB, 2021]
Ans. World has become a global village, the people all over the world are
interconnected with each other with the help of transport and communication
means. People use many transport means like buses, cars, and aeroplanes,
ships in order to travel from one place to another place for travelling purposes
or for the purpose of meeting their loved ones. In today's era, social media
including Twitter, Facebook, WhatsApp, Snapchat, etc. has become a huge
platform by which the people all over the world are interconnected with each
other, so the task of keeping quiet has become easier.
5. What does Neruda mean by 'an exotic moment without rush' in his poem,
Keeping Quiet?
Ans. According to the poet, Pablo Neruda the moment when everyone would be
quiet would be an exciting and thrilling moment. There will be no rushing of
everyday work, no sound of machines polluting the environment. It will be a
moment of introspection and universal brotherhood.
6. Life is what it is about... How is keeping quiet related to life?
Ans. 'Keeping Quiet' is related to life because in life, we need to pause for a moment
and introspect. It is only when we introspect that we realise the consequences
of our actions and are able to correct them. Introspection will help us all live in
peace and harmony. It will also help us to understand ourselves when we are
sad so that we don't threaten ourselves with death and destruction. Keeping
quiet will nurture good thoughts within us just like mother Earth.
(2023)
7. “There can be life under apparent stillness.” Explain.
Ans. Neruda doesn't equate stillness with total inactivity. Under this apparent
stillness there is life. We can learn it from the earth. When everything seems
dead, the earth remains still alive. It is never dead. The life on the earth goes
on as usual under the apparent stillness.
8. Give two reasons why, according to Pablo Neruda, is 'keeping quiet' essential
to attaining a better, more peaceful world.
Ans. According to Pablo Neruda, 'Keeping Quiet' is essential to attaining a better,
more peaceful world because it makes us introspect and reflect upon our
actions. It helps us better understand ourselves and what we want. It also
enables us to realise that many of our mindless actions are only harming us
and not giving us happiness.
Long Answer Type Questions

(2021)
1. It could be said that the poem 'Keeping Quiet presents the poet's
philosophy for a different kind of world. If you were asked to highlight
elements of Neruda's vision that resonate in your specific social, political
and cultural context, which three main ideas would you engage with?
Use relevant textual details to support your analysis.
Ans. "Keeping Quiet," by Pablo Neruda, might be one of the most beautiful
poems ever written. In it, he encourages us to keep quiet and still, even
just for a second. It is also an invitation for us to take part in nature. It is
about re- encountering our true essences so that we can all embrace
kindness and respect. And that way, each piece that's out of place will fit
in where it belongs. The idea of silence, or keeping quiet, is definitely a
recurring theme in the field of psychology. But you can't forget that the
artistic and literary world have always given it a ton of value. Claude
Debussy said that silence is nothing more than what's between one note
and another. And in that way, it is what gives so much force and beauty
to every piece of music. Jorge Luis Borges also talked about how the
beauty and depth of silence are eye-opening in one of his poems. He said
it is what helps you remember who you are and what you love. But out of
all these poetic and musical works, the message Neruda gave us with his
ode in "Keeping Quiet" stands out above all the rest for a few specific
reasons. It is an invitation to stop moving, to pause and rethink the
empty, artificial meaning of things. He wanted you to remember what's
most important. The last two years of school tend to be about planning
for life after school. This can be motivating, overwhelming or
encouraging for some, and stressful for others.
2. Write a diary entry recording your thoughts on the following:
• Neruda's ideas in 'Keeping Quiet as a guide in this situation.
•Thinking differently about your decisions with reference to Neruda's 'Keeping
Quiet.
Ans. July 23, 20XX
Dear Diary
After completing schooling, there are numerous things I want to do and
accomplish in my life. My admirations aren't much different than the average
person, but it will still take a lot of hard work to get to where I want to be. I
have many goals, but to accomplish these goals I have to get through the many
obstacles that could get in the way. Even though I have not finished creating
my goals and aspirations, I already have many. The two most important are to
be happy and successful. I want to be happy because even if I become rich or
famous, if I am not happy in life nothing else would matter. Success for me is
simply doing something that I've always wanted to do. That in itself is quite an
achievement. First, I want to attend college and law school. After I start
working for a few years, I plan to settle down, get married, and have children. I
still want to have a career, but I want to raise a family too. I'm not sure what
will happen after this or that even this will take place because I can't really
plan out my life. Life is an unpredictable thing.
There are many obstacles that may get in the way of perusing my goals. You
never know what will happen next. Some of the obstacles are - getting
admission in a good college and law school. It takes a lot of studying, hard
work, and determination in becoming a lawyer. I know if I stay focused, I have
the power to get over the obstacles that stand in my way, Determination is not
a teachable skill, but it has to take place to accomplish goals in life.
I am not sure if this is the way I want my life to be. Life tends to change
direction very often. What I plan to do now might not be what I want to do in a
few years. Even if my plans do change, I will always have goals for myself. With
hard work and determination, I plan to accomplish my goals, whatever they
may be, and live up to my full potential. Keeping quiet, shall always help me to
restore my calmness, give me strength to introspect and make right decisions
for the benefit of myself and society.
2023
3. Imagine you are Pablo Neruda , the poet of Keeping Quiet.
What advice might you offer to Robert Frost, the poet of A Roadside Stand, in
the context of his conflicted emotions, as displayed in the given lines-
The requisite lift of spirit has never been found,
Or so the voice of the country seems to complain,
I can’t help owning the great relief it would be
To put these people at one stroke out of their pain.
Pen down your advice , in a letter to Frost.
Ans. You may begin this way:
Dear Robert
I recently read your poem, "A Roadside Stand," and was struck by the
conflicting emotions that you expressed towards the end. I understand that it
can be difficult to make decisions when we are overwhelmed by our emotions.
In my own experience, I have found that taking a moment of stillness and
reflection can be very helpful in gaining a deeper understanding of the
situation and connecting with our own humanity and that of others. This is the
message that I try to convey in my poem, "Keeping Quiet."
I would advise you to take a moment to be still and contemplative before
making any decisions about the fate of the people at the roadside stand. By
quieting your mind and being present in the moment, you may be able to
understand their struggles and pain objectively, and gain a new perspective
about your own place in the world too. I also feel that by breaking from your
routine and taking a moment of stillness and reflection, you might gain a
deeper understanding of the situation and make a more functional decision.
I believe that this moment of reflection could help you to see beyond your
conflicting emotions. We are all human, after all, and before connecting with
others, and resolving their issues, we must try to connect with our own selves
to advice from a place of balance and calm.
I hope this advice is helpful to you. Please let me know if there is anything else
I can do to support you.
Warmly,
Pablo Neruda
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