CBSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE LITERATURE

CLASS 9

A LEGEND OF THE NORTHLAND

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Where did the story of this poem occur?
A
Switzerland
B
Scotland
C
Northland
D
Netherland
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Where is Northland situated? (a) It is near Scotland.

Detailed explanation-2: -This poem tells the story of an old lady who angered Saint Peter due to her greed. The setting is the Northland, where the old lady resides. She was selfish and greedy. Saint Peter used to wander across the world giving religious speeches to people.

Detailed explanation-3: -Where is Northland situated? It is near Scotland.

Detailed explanation-4: -The poem is a story of an old woman. She is asked by Saint Peter for alms who has become weak because of fasting and travelling. But her greed forces her not to give him anything. He becomes angry and makes her a woodpecker who bores hard, dry wood to get food.

Detailed explanation-5: -Which country or countries do you think “the Northland” refers to? Ans: Northland refers to chilly regions of the world, especially those located in the Earth’s northern polar region. Countries in these regions include Norway, Canada, Greenland etc.

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