Students of class 12 English should refer to MCQs Class 12 English Aunt Jennifer’s Tigers (Adrienne Rich) with answers provided here which is an important chapter in Class 12 English NCERT textbook. These Multiple Choice Questions have been prepared based on the latest CBSE and NCERT syllabus for Class 12 English. The following MCQs can help you to practice and get better marks in the upcoming class 12 english examination

Question. Why was Aunt Jennifer unhappy?
a. She was unable to complete her embroidery work
b. Her husband was away from her.
c. She was the victim of patriarchal oppression.
d. She spends her life in fear.

Question. “Bright topaz denizens of a world of green” Identify the poetic device used in the underlined words
a. Oxymoron
b. Irony
c. Simile
d. Imagery

Question. In the poem, Aunt Jennifer’s Tigers, art has been used by the poet as:
a. A symbol of marriage
b. The institution of marriage
c. A medium of escape from the reality of Aunt Jennifer’s life
d. The reality of life

Question. The figure of speech in the expression “her terrified hands” is:
a. Simile
b. Synecdoche
c. Metaphor
d. Oxymoron

Question. Through the expression “Bright topaz denizens” the poet refers to :
a. Tigers
b. All wild animals
c. Men
d. None of these

Question. Aunt Jennifer was doing——————-in the poem?
a. cooking
b. Embroidering
c. playing
d. sleeping

Question. Which figure of speech is suitable in the line, ‘Sits heavily upon Jennifer’s hand?”
a. Alliteration
b. Pun
c. Metaphor
d. Personification

Question. The beautiful and lifelike tigers on the panel, show Aunt Jennifer’s
a. hatred for life
b. hatred for man
c. creativity
d. suffering

Question. Which colour combination is created by the line – ‘Bright topaz denizens of a world of green’?
a. Green and blue
b. Green and red
c. Green and yellow
d. Green and grey

Question. “Will go on prancing” means the
a. spirit of freedom of tigers will continue to exist
b. tigers will dance
c. tigers will kill
d. tigers will show tricks

Question. What does the phrase, ‘sleek chivalric certainty’ symbolize?
a. Cruelty of wild animals
b. Nature of aunt Jennifer’s character
c. Aunt Jennifer’s unfulfilled wish
d. Wild contrasted to domestic

Question. Which word in the poem shows the aunt is very weak?
a. Ordeal
b. Topaz
c. Prance
d. Fluttering

Question. Does Aunt Jennifer deserve sympathy?
a. yes
b. no
c. no, more than sympathy she needs support and encouragement
d. none

Question. What do terrified hands convey?
a. Poor physical condition of aunt
b. Poor mental state of aunt
c. tensed, troubled physical and mental state of aunt Jennifer
d. fears of aunt

Question. Which literary device do we find in the last line of the poem?
a. Alliteration
b. Simile
c. Metaphor
d. Oxymoron

Question. The Contrast presented by the poet in Aunt Jennifer’s Tigers is:
a. Between art and real life
b. Between the fearless tigers and the terrified Aunt Jennifer
c. Between right and wrong
d. None of the above

Question. Aunt Jennifer’s fingers were fluttering because
a. She was afraid of the tigers
b. She was very old
c. She was afraid of her husband
d. She was suffering from a disease

True False Question

Question. Aunt Jennifer’s tigers look elegant, shining and full of the gentleman’s grace.

Question. Aunt Jennifer is an independent lady full of self -confidence.

Question. Aunt Jennifer’s tigers symbolize the spirit of freedom where the aunt herself symbolises the oppressed victim of patriarchal society.

Question. The poem ‘Aunt Jennifer’s Tigers’ depicts the freedom of expression through art.

Question. The world ‘chivalric’ means ‘gallant’ or ‘brave’

Question. Aunt Jennifer is a universal symbol of an oppressed wife who wants to escape from the traditional institution of marriage and the patriarchal rules of society.

Question. Art is transient, but not human life.

Question. Even after the death of Aunt Jennifer, the tigers that she has created will remain alive – active, proud and fearless.

Question. Aunt Jennifer, a meek and subservient wife, wants to be as courageous and lively as a tiger.

Question. The wedding band symbolises the pleasant memories of Aunt Jennifer’s married life. 

Question. In the poem ‘Aunt Jennifer’s Tigers’, Adrienne Rich addresses the issue of male dominance.

Question. The tigers are bright coloured like the shining golden yellow jewel topaz.

Question. Even the death will not able to release Aunt Jennifer from the trauma she had to undergo during her lifetime.

Question. Aunt Jennifer’s tigers are real or living tigers.

Question. Tigers are created by Aunt on tapestry.

Question. Aunt Jennifer is bold, confident and determined lady.

Question. The tigers represent Aunt’s dreams, her desire to be free from constant fear and oppression that govern her life.

Question. Aunt Jennifer finds it hard to pull even the ivory needle.

Question. Art lasts longer than human beings.

Question. The poem illustrates the poet’s feminist concerns.

Question. The poem is about the tumultuous life of a woman victimized by an atrocious husband.

Question. “Bright topaz denizens” refer to atrocious and cruel persons like Uncle Jennifer.

6 The tigers are not afraid of men beneath the tree.

Assertion Reason Question

Question. Assertion: Even after Aunt’s death the mark of torture will still be visible on her hands.
Reason: The tigers in the panel will keep on jumping proudly and fearlessly.
a. Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is a correct explanation of Assertion.
b. Assertion and Reason both are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of the Assertion.
c. Assertion is true, Reason is false.
d. Assertion is false, Reason is true.

Question. Assertion: Aunt Jennifer finds it difficult to pull even the ivory needle.
Reason: Her marital life has left a debilitating impact upon her.
a. Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is a correct explanation of Assertion.
b. Assertion and Reason both are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of the Assertion.
c. Assertion is true, Reason is false.
d. Assertion is false, Reason is true.

Question. Assertion: Aunt Jennifer’s wish to live a free, fearless life is indicated by her choice of design – tigers.
Reason: It shows her innermost desire of being strong, fearless which has been overpowered by her husband.
a. Both Assertion and reason are true and reason is correct explanation of assertion.
b. Assertion and reason both are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
c. Assertion is true, reason is false.
d. Assertion is false, reason is true.

Question. Assertion: Her frightened, shaking fingers will be put to rest
Reason: Her ordeal will end upon her death.
a. Both Assertion and reason are true and reason is correct explanation of assertion.
b. Assertion and reason both are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
c. Assertion is true, reason is false.
d. Assertion is false, reason is true.

Question. Select the suitable option for the given statements based on your reading of the lesson ‘Aunt Jennifer’s Tiger’.
Assertion: The tigers do not fear the men.
Reason: They are chivalric, proud and unafraid.
a. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
b. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
c. Both A and R are true
d. A is true but R is false

Question. Select the suitable option for the given statements based on your reading of the lesson ‘Aunt Jennifer’s Tiger’.
Assertion: Aunt’s fingers fluttering through her wool.
Reason: Uncle’s wedding ring is so heavy to wear.
a. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
b. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
c. Both A and R are true
d. A is true but R is false

Question. Assertion: Aunt Jennifer suffers because she lives in male dominated society Reason: She is a timid lady
a. Both A and R are true and R is correct explanation of A
b. Both A and R are true and R is not correct explanation of A
c. A is true, R is false
d. A is false, R is true

Question. Assertion: The theme of the poem is male chauvinism
Reason: Aunt Jennifer protest the theme
a. Both A and R are true and R is correct explanation of A
b. Both A and R are true and R is not correct explanation of A
c. A is true, R is false
d. A is false R is true

Question. Assertion: The tigers pace with sleek, chivalric certainty.
Reason: The tigers are bright topaz denizens of the forest.
a. Both Assertion and reason are true and reason is correct explanation of assertion.
b. Assertion and reason both are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
c. Assertion is true, reason is false.
d. Assertion is false, reason is true.

Question. Assertion:The present society is male dominated.
Reason: All wives like Aunt Jennifer are subjected to domestic violence.
a. Both Assertion and reason are true and reason is correct explanation of assertion.
b. Assertion and reason both are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
c. Assertion is true, reason is false.
d. Assertion is false, reason is true.

Question. Assertion: Human beings are controlled by rituals.
Reason: Aunt Jennifer was ringed with ordeals.
a. Both Assertion and reason are true and reason is correct explanation of assertion.
b. Assertion and reason both are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
c. Assertion is true, reason is false.
d. Assertion is false, reason is true.

Question. Assertion: Aunt Jennifer is submissive and oppressed by her husband
Reason: She is longing for freedom
a. Both A and R are true and R is correct explanation of A
b. Both A and R are true and R is not correct explanation of A
c. A is true, R is false
d. A is false, R is true

Question. Assertion: Death is the ultimate solution of Aunt Jennifer’s pain
Reason: Even death would not liberate her from the oppression she faced
a. Both A and R are true and R is correct explanation of A
b. Both A and R are true and R is not correct explanation of A
c. A is true, R is false
d. A is false R is true

Question. Select the suitable option for the given statements based on your reading of the lesson ‘Aunt Jennifer’s Tiger’.
Assertion: Aunt finds it difficult to pull the needle.
Reason: ‘The massive weight of wedding ring’ is symbolic.
a. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
b. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
c. A is false but R is true
d. A is true but R is false

Question. Assertion: Aunt looked terrified even at the time of death.
Reason: Aunt was oppressed by her husband.
a. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
b. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
c. A is false but R is true
d. A is true but R is false

Question. Assertion: The poet expresses the inner feelings of a woman – Aunt Jennifer.
Reason: She is living a life of submissiveness to her husband’s command.
a. Both Assertion and reason are true and reason is correct explanation of assertion.
b. Assertion and reason both are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
c. Assertion is true, reason is false.
d. Assertion is false, reason is true.

Question. Assertion: Even after her death, the ring will remain on her hand and she will never be free.
Reason: The tigers that she is embroidering will continue to move around freely forever
a. Both Assertion and reason are true and reason is correct explanation of assertion.
b. Assertion and reason both are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
c. Assertion is true, reason is false.
d. Assertion is false, reason is true.

Question. Assertion: Aunt Jennifer’s tigers are immensely bold.
Reason: Men are bolder than tigers
a. Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is a correct explanation of Assertion.
b. Assertion and Reason both are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of the Assertion.
c. Assertion is true, Reason is false.
d. Assertion is false, Reason is true.

Question. Assertion: Aunt’s death will not clear her of all marks of ordeals.
Reason: Aunt made tigers on the panel.
a. Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is a correct explanation of Assertion.
b. Assertion and Reason both are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of the Assertion.
c. Assertion is true, Reason is false.
d. Assertion is false, Reason is true.

Source Based Question

Aunt Jennifer’s fingers fluttering through her wool Find even the ivory needle hard to pull.
The massive weight of Uncle’s wedding band Sits heavily upon Aunt Jennifer’s hand.”

Question. Which poetic device is used in the line ‘fingers fluttering through her wool’?
a. Simile
b. Personification
c. Alliteration
d. Metaphor

Question. Why does she find it hard to pull the ivory needle?
a. mental suppression
b. Physical weakness.
c. Emotional satisfaction
d. Untrained hands

Question. In third line ‘massive weight of Uncle’s wedding band’refers to
a. Male authority and power.
b. Constraints of marriage
c. Gender oppression.
d. All of the above

Question. What is the rhyme scheme of the extracted lines?
a. aabb
b. aabd
c. abab
d. abac

Aunt Jennifer’s tigers prance across a screen, Bright topaz denizens of a world of green
They do not fear the men beneath the tree; They pace in sleek chivalric certainity

Question. The tigers are different from her as
a. Tigers are bold
b. Tigers are male
c. Tigers are animals
d. Tigers are not tied to relationship

Question. Aunt Jennifer is different from her tigers
a. She is subdued
b. tigers are fearless
c. she is careless
d. she is hot tempered

Question. The tigers represent
a. male chauvinism
b. animal instinct
c. confidence and freedom
d. patriarchal society

Aunt Jennifer’s fingers fluttering through her wool Find even the ivory needle hard to pull.
The massive weight of Uncle’s wedding band Sits heavily upon Aunt Jennifer’s hand.

Question. Jennifer’s fluttering hands through her wool in the second stanza tell us——-?
a. the lost freedom and fear of Jennifer’s mind because marital restraints
b. her old age
c. her love for embroidery and knitting
d. her love for tigers

Question. She is finding the needle so hard to pull because?
a. because of fluttering fingers
b. because of trembling hands
c. because of her fears
d. because of her marital responsibilities

Question. The image ‘massive weight of the wedding band ‘means——-?
a. Responsibilities of married life
b. fatty structure of uncle
c. fatty body of aunty
d. heavy body of a tiger

Question. What is heavy for her to pull out of the cloth?
a. Needle
b. Pen
c. Cloth
d. Wedding ring

Question. “When Aunt is dead…. Still ringed with ordeals……….” What is the conclusion you make out?
a. Only aunt’s life is unhappy.
b. Domestic violence is a prevailing issue.
c. It talks only about the issues of a particular community.
d. Female domination in the family

Question. Which word in the stanza shows the unparalleled sufferings of aunt?
a. Prance
b. Ordeal
c. Terrified
d. Dead

Question. ‘The tigers in the panel…………. proud and unafraid’. What do these lines symbolise?
a. Human life is full of sufferings.
b. Art is the best method to depict sufferings
c. Art has the quality of being permanent
d. The tigers in the panel may get life one day.

Question. What is the figure of speech in the line, “The massive weight of Uncle’s wedding band?”
a. Personification
b. Hyperbole
c. Transferred Epithet
d. Pun

Question. What is the rhyme scheme of the stanza?
a. aabb
b. abab
c. abcd
d. abad

Question. Why does she find the needle hard to pull?
a. Needle is made of ivory which is not sharp.
b. Wedding ring is made of a heavy metal.
c. Aunt Jennifer’s hands are tied in chains.
d. Her mind is lost in sad thoughts and unable to concentrate.

Question. What does the word ‘fluttering’ indicate in the stanza?
a. Speedy movement of fingers.
b. Heavy movement of fingers.
c. Irregular movement of fingers.
d. Artistic movement of fingers.