ICSE Class 10 When Great Trees Fall — Maya Angelou — Mock Test (2027)
Free online mock test for When Great Trees Fall — Maya Angelou (ICSE Class 10 English Literature) — 20 competency-based questions based on the latest CISCE 2027 syllabus, with instant marking. Try the samples below, then take the full test free.
What to expect: This mock test covers key concepts from the When Great Trees Fall — Maya Angelou chapter — including application-based and competency-focused questions aligned with how ICSE actually sets the paper.
Tip: Attempt without notes first to identify gaps, then review explanations for any wrong answers. Retake after a few days for best retention.
Sample questions
-
1.Which of the given options contains the figure of speech that appears in the following line from the poem: "Our minds, formed and informed by their radiance, fall away."
- A.“The moonlight bathed the earth in its soft glow.”
- B.“Their guidance was the beacon that shaped our thoughts.”
- C.“The sun’s rays painted the horizon with golden hues.”
- D.“The mountains stood as silent guardians over the valley.”
-
2.Select the correct order of thematic points: 1. Peace emerges only after some time. 2. The poem closes by affirming "They existed," spurring us to improve. 3. Grief initially feels relentless. 4. Soothing energy gradually helps our senses recover.
- a.3, 1, 4, 2
- b.1, 3, 2, 4
- c.2, 1, 3, 4
- d.3, 4, 1, 2
-
3.During this recovery phase, a subtle, almost _______ vibration fills the emptiness, helping people cope.
- A.random
- B.electric
- C.fading
- D.glaring
-
4.What momentary effect does losing a "great soul" have on our memory?
- A.It erases past regrets
- B.It becomes suddenly sharpened
- C.It fades quickly
- D.It swaps memories with others
-
5.After great souls die, our minds, once formed by their “radiance,” do what?
- A.Expand further
- B.Begin to fall away
- C.Glow more brilliantly
- D.Remain unaffected
Ready? Take the full 20-question test free — instant marking, no sign-up needed.
▶ Start free mock test