Trivia Quiz On Count That Day Lost Poem

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    A day well spent is considered to be a good day because you have done something good for someone else.

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Loved the poem "Count That Day Lost" written by George Eliot? Did you like it? Here, we have a trivia quiz on the same poem to check if you still remember it. Count That Day Lost is an interesting poem that depicts that society can be improved if all of us do our parts individually. The quiz below will ask questions related to the poem and poet. Are you confident enough to answer all the questions correctly? Give it a try and assess yourself.

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  • 2. 

    The speaker thinks that you can count a day "as worse than lost" if (–)

    • You haven't done what you planned to do(

    • You haven't helped another person​​

    • You haven't had any fun

    • You haven't taken any risks

    Correct Answer
    A. You haven't helped another person​​
    Explanation
    The speaker believes that a day can be considered "worse than lost" if you haven't helped another person. This suggests that the speaker values kindness and empathy towards others. Helping others is seen as a meaningful and fulfilling action, and not doing so can result in a sense of dissatisfaction or regret.

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  • 3. 

    A worse than lost day is a day in which you help people. 

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    The statement suggests that a worse than lost day is a day in which you help people. However, the correct answer is False because helping people is generally seen as a positive and fulfilling action, not something that would make a day worse than being lost.

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  • 4. 

    Count That Day Lost by George Eliot is a poem about going beyond the care and concern for oneself to make someone else happy in order to make a day worthwhile.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The poem "Count That Day Lost" by George Eliot emphasizes the importance of selflessness and making others happy in order to have a meaningful day. It suggests that one should not only focus on their own worries and concerns, but also strive to bring joy and happiness to others. By doing so, one can truly make a day worthwhile. Therefore, the statement "Count That Day Lost by George Eliot is a poem about going beyond the care and concern for oneself to make someone else happy in order to make a day worthwhile" is true.

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  • 5. 

    On a day you have done a "self-denying deed" you should (–)

    • Be ashamed

    • Be surprised

    • Feel sorry for yourself

    • Feel good about yourself

    Correct Answer
    A. Feel good about yourself
    Explanation
    When you have done a "self-denying deed," it means that you have put the needs or desires of others before your own, sacrificing your own interests or desires. This act of selflessness is typically seen as noble and praiseworthy, as it shows empathy, compassion, and a willingness to help others. Therefore, it is natural to feel good about yourself after performing such a deed, as it reflects your positive character traits and moral values.

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  • 6. 

    It is important that we not ________ our days and that we make sure we do good things for other people. (waste, enjoy)

    Correct Answer
    waste
    Explanation
    It is important that we not waste our days and that we make sure we do good things for other people. This means that we should not spend our time doing unproductive or meaningless activities. Instead, we should use our time wisely and engage in actions that benefit others.

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  • 7. 

    George Eliot was a famous English writer.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    George Eliot, whose real name was Mary Ann Evans, was indeed a famous English writer. She is best known for her novels, including "Middlemarch" and "Silas Marner," which are considered classics of English literature. Eliot's works are known for their realism and psychological insight, and she is recognized as one of the leading writers of the Victorian era. Therefore, the statement "George Eliot was a famous English writer" is true.

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  • 8. 

    If you had the opportunity to become a ________ person, but you missed it, for you, this is "worse than lost". (worse, better)

    Correct Answer
    better
    Explanation
    The given correct answer is "better". This suggests that if someone had the chance to become a better person but missed it, it would be considered "worse than lost" for them. This implies that becoming a better person is highly valued and missing the opportunity to do so is seen as a significant loss or disappointment.

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  • 9. 

    "No act most small  / That helped some soul and nothing cost –" 

    • What you did, didn't take much effort. It was not difficult for you.

    • You did something good for someone and did not get something for this.

    • You did something good for somebody else and got nothing for it in return.

    • If you didn't help someone so it's not cost / worth nothing

    • If you help someone who gave you money for helping them.

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. What you did, didn't take much effort. It was not difficult for you.
    A. You did something good for someone and did not get something for this.
    A. You did something good for somebody else and got nothing for it in return.
    Explanation
    The correct answer explains that the act performed by the person was not difficult or required much effort. It also states that the person did something good for someone without expecting anything in return. Overall, the answer highlights the simplicity and selflessness of the act.

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