ARE YOU STILL PLAYING YOUR FLUTE?

Are You Still Playing Your Flute?
State whether the following statements are True (T) or False (F).
1
The persona is glad that the person is playing the flute again.

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2
The persona thinks that the flutist is very good in his playing.

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3
The village in stanza two has rice fields that are growing.

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4
The persona thinks that watching the sun set is a luxury.

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5
Enjoying the fragrance of flowers is foolish.

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6
The poem is a call for people to be more aware of other people’s need.

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7
The persona is disappointed that the flutist is unaware of her brothers’ suffering.

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8
We must know what is important and what is not in life.

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Questions for Stanza One
1
The musical instrument in the poem is a ________.

A flute C trumpet B guitar 2
The flute is made of __________.

A wood C Leather

B
Bamboo
D Plastic

3
Which phrase shows that the flute is a wind instrument?

A
Composed by his fingers.

B
The slim hollow of the bamboo.

C
Uncovered by the breath of an artist.

Question for Stanza Two
4
Why is the rice field described as ‘sick’?

A
It is dirty

C
It is full of weeds

B
It is infertile D It is empty and unplanted

5
Where is the persona?

A
In the city

C
In another country

B
In the village D In the centre of the town

6
The persona wishes she has the time to do this

A
Watch the rain

C
Compose music for the flute

B
Listen to the flute D Longing for the music of the flute

Question for Stanza Three
7
What is disturbing the conscience of the persona?

A
She longs to hear the flute.

C
She is not doing enough for her family and friends.

B
She thinks constantly of her lover.

8
What is the problem her younger brothers are facing?

A
They are unemployed.

C