Night Train By Fhazel Johanesse Revision Quiz

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    What is the significance of the word "out" being written in italics? Choose the correct option.

    • The italics are used to indicate that "OUT" could just as well have been the title of the poem.
    • Italics makes the message that the poet wants to portray stand out clearly: to get off the train.
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Night Train To Lisbon is a thriller movie, which was done and released in 2013. Have you watched the movie? It is a story by Peter Bieri on a person who abandons his family and embarks on an adventure. Enjoy!

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  • 2. 

    The night train is a suburban one, transporting workers to thei homes in the townships.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The given statement suggests that the night train is a suburban train that is specifically meant for transporting workers to their homes in the townships. This implies that the train operates during the night and caters to the needs of workers who live in the townships and work in the city. Therefore, the statement is true as it accurately describes the purpose and function of the night train.

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  • 3. 

    Choose the correct answer.

    • This is a very emotional and unreliable account.

    • This is a subjective and unreliable account.

    • This is a subjective, immediate and realistic account.

    Correct Answer
    A. This is a subjective, immediate and realistic account.
    Explanation
    The given answer suggests that the account being described is subjective, meaning it is based on personal opinions and perspectives rather than objective facts. It is also described as immediate, indicating that it is a firsthand account that was experienced or witnessed directly. Lastly, it is described as realistic, suggesting that it accurately portrays events as they happened. Overall, the answer implies that the account may be influenced by emotions and may not be completely reliable, but it provides a subjective, immediate, and realistic perspective on the events described.

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  • 4. 

    Who are the "stale men that the poet refers to?

    • The conductors on the train.

    • The sweaty, dirty mine workers returning home.

    • The people sleeping on the train

    Correct Answer
    A. The sweaty, dirty mine workers returning home.
    Explanation
    The poet refers to the "stale men" as the sweaty, dirty mine workers returning home. This can be inferred from the description given in the question, where the workers are mentioned as being sweaty and dirty. The term "stale" suggests a sense of exhaustion and weariness, which is often associated with physical labor. Therefore, it can be concluded that the correct answer is the sweaty, dirty mine workers returning home.

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  • 5. 

    Explain why the poet uses personification in the last line. The smell "__________". Turning the "small" into a person, the poet makes his__________ real. A smell is real and it _________.

    Correct Answer
    whispers fear exists
    Explanation
    The poet uses personification in the last line to give the abstract concept of fear a tangible form. By personifying the smell and making it "whisper," the poet is able to make fear more relatable and concrete for the reader. This technique helps to emphasize the presence and reality of fear in a way that is more engaging and evocative.

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  • 6. 

    Line 2: "in this third class coach What does this line tell you about the speaker? Fill in the blank spaces to answer this question. This poem is set against the political background of _________________ during the ______________ and early 1980 apartheid period. The poet is traveling home by _________________ which is taking him home in a _____________late at_____. First class carriages had blue seats while second and third class carriages had ____________ wooden seats. The first class seats were more expensive and were mostly used by _________ people. Second class carriages were for poorer White people as well as for wealthier Black people. Third class carriages were used by _________, Coloured and __________ travellers. In the poem the speaker was travelling in a third class train carriage. From this we know he was probably a ________, Coloured or Indian.

    Correct Answer
    South Africa 1970 train township night green White Black Indian Black
    Explanation
    The line "in this third class coach" tells us that the speaker is traveling in a third class train carriage. This suggests that the speaker is not wealthy and does not have access to the more expensive first class seats. Given the context of the poem being set in South Africa during the apartheid period, where racial segregation was enforced, we can infer that the speaker is likely a person of color, specifically Coloured or Indian. This is because second class carriages were for poorer White people as well as wealthier Black people, and third class carriages were used by Black, Coloured, and Indian travelers.

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  • 7. 

    Why does the poet say that "there was no comfort  here"? Fill in the blank spaces to answer this question. The third class seats were green, wooden, un________ seats but the poet also felt uncomfortable because he was _________ travelling in these carriages late at night.

    Correct Answer
    uncomfortable scared
    Explanation
    The poet says "there was no comfort here" because the third class seats were green, wooden, uncomfortable seats. Additionally, the poet felt scared while traveling in these carriages late at night, which added to his discomfort.

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  • 8. 

    What is the importance/significance of the word "out" being written in a line of its own? Choose the option which does not fit.

    • The word on its own in one line shows the poet's panic.

    • The word on its own in one line creates a sense of urgency.

    • The word on its own in one line shows that the poet wants to escape from his fear.

    • The word on its own in one line shows how alone the poet feels.

    • The word on its own in one line interferes with the natural rhythm of the poem.

    Correct Answer
    A. The word on its own in one line interferes with the natural rhythm of the poem.
    Explanation
    The word "out" being written in a line of its own disrupts the natural flow and rhythm of the poem. This interruption in the poem's structure creates a jarring effect and breaks the expected pattern, which can be seen as interfering with the natural rhythm of the poem.

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  • 9. 

    Lines 4-7: "i twitch and glance around...crossing my legs and flicking my cigarette". What do these adverbs and adverbial phrases tell about the poet's state of mind? These tell us that the poet felt ________, ____________ and ______________. 

    Correct Answer
    afraid nervous and anxious
    Explanation
    The adverbs and adverbial phrases in lines 4-7 indicate that the poet's state of mind was characterized by fear, nervousness, and anxiety. The use of the word "twitch" suggests a sense of unease or restlessness, while "glance around" implies a heightened state of alertness or paranoia. Crossing the legs and flicking the cigarette could be seen as nervous habits, further indicating the poet's anxious state. Overall, these actions and descriptions paint a picture of someone who is afraid, nervous, and anxious.

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  • 10. 

    Which word in the poem gives it an ominous, eerie feeling?

    • Darkness

    • Haunts

    • Whispering

    • Smell

    Correct Answer
    A. Whispering
    Explanation
    The word "whispering" gives the poem an ominous, eerie feeling. Whispering is often associated with secrecy, mystery, and the unknown. It creates a sense of unease and suggests that something unsettling or sinister is happening. The soft, hushed nature of whispering adds to the eerie atmosphere, as it implies that there may be hidden dangers lurking in the shadows. Overall, the word "whispering" contributes to the ominous tone of the poem.

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  • 11. 

    This poem is not written in metrical pattern. However, it has a definite jerky(stop and go) feeling to it. Tick the factors that contribute to this.

    • There are no punctuation marks starting and ending sentences.

    • Ongoing lines (enjambment) are used to contribute to the feeling of the swaying movement of a train.

    • The short sentences add to the quick tempo of the poem.

    • The word "out" is written in a line of its own and this adds to the jerking movement of a stopping train.

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. There are no punctuation marks starting and ending sentences.
    A. Ongoing lines (enjambment) are used to contribute to the feeling of the swaying movement of a train.
    Explanation
    The absence of punctuation marks starting and ending sentences creates a continuous flow of words, contributing to the jerky feeling of the poem. The use of enjambment, where lines run into each other without punctuation, further enhances the swaying movement of a train. Additionally, the short sentences in the poem add to its quick tempo, reinforcing the stop-and-go sensation. Lastly, the word "out" being written in a line of its own emphasizes the jerking movement of a stopping train.

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  • 12. 

    Identify the literary device in "not the smell of stale man but the whispering nagging smell of fear"

    • Personification

    • Alliteration

    • Assonance

    • Irony

    • Toutology

    • Synechdoche

    • Simile

    Correct Answer
    A. Irony
    Explanation
    The given sentence uses irony to convey a contrasting meaning. The phrase "not the smell of stale man but the whispering nagging smell of fear" suggests that instead of the expected smell of a person, there is a smell of fear. This creates a sense of irony as it presents a surprising and unexpected twist in the description.

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  • 13. 

    Why is line 11 ironical?

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