This poem contrasts a tiger in the zoo with the tiger in its natural habitat. The poem moves from the zoo to the jungle, and back again to the zoo. Read the poem silently once, and say which stanzas speak about the tiger in the zoo, and which ones speak about the tiger in the jungle.
এই কবিতাটি একটি চিড়িয়াখানায় থাকা বাঘের সাথে তার প্রাকৃতিক বাসস্থানে থাকা অবস্থার বৈপরীত্য তুলে ধরে। কবিতাটি চিড়িয়াখানা থেকে জঙ্গলে এবং পরে আবার চিড়িয়াখানায় ফিরে আসে।
যে স্তবকগুলি চিড়িয়াখানার বাঘ সম্পর্কে বলে: ১ম, ৪র্থ, এবং ৫ম স্তবক।
যে স্তবকগুলি জঙ্গলে থাকা বাঘ সম্পর্কে বলে: ২য় এবং ৩য় স্তবক।
He stalks in his vivid stripesThe few steps of his cage,On pads of velvet quiet,In his quiet rage.
What does the phrase "vivid stripes" refer to?
a) The tiger's bright fur patterns
b) The bars of the cage
c) The trees in the jungle
d) The shadows on the groundWhat does the tiger do inside the cage?
a) Roars loudly
b) Sleeps all day
c) Walks a few steps
d) Plays with other animalsWhat is the meaning of "pads of velvet quiet" in the stanza?
a) The tiger’s soft paws that make no sound
b) The floor of the cage
c) The tiger’s roaring voice
d) The tiger’s bed in the cageWhat is the tone of the phrase "quiet rage"?
a) Happiness and freedom
b) Silent anger and frustration
c) Playfulness and joy
d) Excitement and enthusiasmWhat does the stanza suggest about the tiger's feelings?
a) He is content and relaxed
b) He is angry but helpless
c) He is excited to be in the cage
d) He is scared of the visitors
Answers:
- (a) The tiger's bright fur patterns
- (c) Walks a few steps
- (a) The tiger’s soft paws that make no sound
- (b) Silent anger and frustration
- (b) He is angry but helpless
খাঁচার ভেতর কয়েক কদম মাত্র।
মখমল নরম থাবায় নীরব সে,
He should be lurking in shadow,Sliding through long grassNear the water holeWhere plump deer pass.
- Lurking – লুকিয়ে থাকা / ওত পেতে থাকা
- Shadow – ছায়া
- Sliding – নিঃশব্দে সরানো / পিছলে চলা
- Long grass – লম্বা ঘাস
- Near – কাছাকাছি
- Water hole – জলাশয় / জলকূপ
- Plump – মোটাসোটা / নাদুসনুদুস
- Deer – হরিণ
- Pass – চলা / অতিক্রম করা
1. Where should 'he' be lurking?
a) In the sunlight
b) In the shadow
c) On a tree
d) Inside a cave
2. How does 'he' move through the grass?
a) Jumping
b) Running
c) Sliding
d) Crawling
3. What is near the place where 'he' is lurking?
a) A river
b) A water hole
c) A mountain
d) A desert
4. What kind of deer pass by the water hole?
a) Small
b) Weak
c) Plump
d) Fast
5. What is the poem trying to describe?
a) A tiger hunting its prey
b) A bird flying in the sky
c) A deer drinking water
d) A fisherman catching fish
Answers:
- b) In the shadow
- c) Sliding
- b) A water hole
- c) Plump
- a) A tiger hunting its prey
লম্বা ঘাসের মাঝে নিঃশব্দে চলে,
জলাশয়ের কাছে,
He should be snarling around housesAt the jungle’s edge,Baring his white fangs, his claws,Terrorising the village!
- Snarling – গর্জন করা, দাঁত বের করে শব্দ করা
- Houses – বাড়িগুলো
- Jungle – জঙ্গল
- Edge – প্রান্ত, সীমা
- Baring – উন্মুক্ত করা, প্রকাশ করা
- White fangs – সাদা ধারালো দাঁত
- Claws – নখর
- Terrorising – আতঙ্ক সৃষ্টি করা, ভয় দেখানো
- Village – গ্রাম
Where should 'he' be snarling?
a) In the city
b) Around houses at the jungle’s edge
c) In the river
d) Inside a caveWhat is 'he' baring?
a) His sharp horns
b) His white fangs and claws
c) His wings
d) His tailWhat action is 'he' performing?
a) Sleeping peacefully
b) Playing with villagers
c) Terrorising the village
d) Eating fruitsWhat emotion does the stanza depict?
a) Happiness
b) Fear and aggression
c) Love and kindness
d) CuriosityWhat does 'snarling' mean in the given stanza?
a) Smiling gently
b) Making a fierce, growling sound
c) Whispering softly
d) Singing a song
Answers:
- (b) Around houses at the jungle’s edge
- (b) His white fangs and claws
- (c) Terrorising the village
- (b) Fear and aggression
- (b) Making a fierce, growling sound
বাড়িগুলোর চারপাশে গর্জন করতে,
তার সাদা দাঁত, নখর বের করে,
But he’s locked in a concrete cell,His strength behind bars,Stalking the length of his cage,Ignoring visitors.
- Locked - আবদ্ধ / বন্দী
- Concrete - কংক্রিট / কঠোর
- Cell - কক্ষ / প্রকোষ্ঠ
- Strength - শক্তি / ক্ষমতা
- Behind - পিছনে / আড়ালে
- Bars - শিকল / গরাদ
- Stalking - ধীরে ধীরে পায়চারি করা / অনুসরণ করা
- Length - দৈর্ঘ্য / বিস্তৃতি
- Cage - খাঁচা / কারাগার
- Ignoring - উপেক্ষা করা / অবহেলা করা
- Visitors - দর্শনার্থী / অতিথি
Where is "he" locked?
a) In a wooden box
b) In a concrete cell
c) In a metal cage
d) In an open fieldWhat is behind bars?
a) His fear
b) His freedom
c) His strength
d) His weaknessWhat is "he" doing inside the cage?
a) Sleeping peacefully
b) Roaring loudly
c) Stalking the length of the cage
d) Playing with visitorsHow does "he" react to visitors?
a) Greets them happily
b) Ignores them
c) Attacks them
d) Begs for food
Answers:
- b) In a concrete cell
- c) His strength
- c) Stalking the length of the cage
- b) Ignores them
তার শক্তি শিকলের আড়ালে,
খাঁচার ভেতর অস্থির পায়চারি,
He hears the last voice at night,The patrolling cars,And stares with his brilliant eyesAt the brilliant stars.
- Hears - শোনে
- Last - শেষ
- Voice - কণ্ঠস্বর
- Night - রাত
- Patrolling - টহলরত
- Cars - গাড়িগুলো
- Stares - একদৃষ্টিতে তাকিয়ে থাকে
- Brilliant - উজ্জ্বল, দীপ্তিময়
- Eyes - চোখ
- Stars - তারাগুলো
What does he hear at night?
a) Birds chirping
b) The last voice
c) The sound of rain
d) People talkingWhat are the patrolling cars doing?
a) Racing on the road
b) Standing still
c) Moving around on patrol
d) Getting repairedWhere does he stare?
a) At the moon
b) At the trees
c) At the brilliant stars
d) At the passing carsHow are his eyes described?
a) Dark and gloomy
b) Bright and brilliant
c) Tired and sleepy
d) Small and dullWhat is the meaning of ‘brilliant’ in this stanza?
a) Smart
b) Very bright and shining
c) Ordinary
d) Weak
Answers:
- b) The last voice
- c) Moving around on patrol
- c) At the brilliant stars
- b) Bright and brilliant
- b) Very bright and shining
টহলরত গাড়িগুলো,
এবং তার উজ্জ্বল চোখে তাকিয়ে থাকে
LESLIE NORRIS
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