If Class 9 Words and Expressions 1 Page 58

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"If”


by Rudyard Kipling. 


Kipling's poem "If" is an inspirational guide to achieving personal integrity and maturity. Written as advice from a father to his son, it outlines qualities one must develop to lead a fulfilling life. Kipling emphasizes resilience, self-confidence, patience, humility, and emotional strength. The speaker advises that one should keep calm in chaos, trust oneself despite doubt, and treat success and failure equally. He highlights the virtues of endurance, humility, self-control, and the ability to make courageous decisions. Ultimately, the poem suggests that mastering these qualities will allow a person to possess "the Earth and everything that’s in it," symbolizing true achievement and maturity.


Test. 1.



1. What is the central theme of the poem "If"?

  • A) Romantic love
  • B) Spiritual enlightenment
  • C) Qualities of ideal manhood
  • D) Financial success

2. Who is the speaker in the poem addressing?

  • A) His father
  • B) His son
  • C) A friend
  • D) Himself

3. In the poem, what does the speaker suggest one should do when others are blaming him?

  • A) Blame others back
  • B) Defend oneself aggressively
  • C) Keep calm and composed
  • D) Withdraw from people

4. What quality does the line "If you can wait and not be tired by waiting" emphasize?

  • A) Impatience
  • B) Anger
  • C) Patience
  • D) Eagerness

5. According to the poem, how should one respond to lies?

  • A) By ignoring them
  • B) By lying in return
  • C) By facing them with truth
  • D) By attacking the liar

6. What is implied by "If you can dream—and not make dreams your master"?

  • A) Avoid dreaming
  • B) Dreaming is futile
  • C) Use dreams wisely without letting them control you
  • D) Let dreams guide all actions

7. What does Kipling mean by treating "triumph and disaster" the same?

  • A) Ignore both completely
  • B) Treat success and failure with balance
  • C) Focus only on success
  • D) Celebrate every failure

8. In the poem, what does “the Will” refer to?

  • A) Strong determination
  • B) A legal document
  • C) A person’s wealth
  • D) Pure luck

9. What is the significance of “the unforgiving minute” in the poem?

  • A) Time that waits for no one
  • B) A second chance
  • C) A warning of disaster
  • D) The end of life

10. What does Kipling mean by "keeping your virtue" while talking with crowds?

  • A) Staying humble
  • B) Seeking praise
  • C) Being outspoken
  • D) Showing anger

11. How should one deal with both “foes” and “loving friends,” according to the poem?

  • A) Let them influence you deeply
  • B) Maintain detachment
  • C) Seek their approval constantly
  • D) Avoid all friends and enemies

12. What does “make one heap of all your winnings” signify?

  • A) Never take risks
  • B) Be willing to risk everything
  • C) Save all your earnings
  • D) Avoid gambling

13. What does the phrase “fill the unforgiving minute with sixty seconds' worth of distance run” mean?

  • A) Waste no time
  • B) Live in the past
  • C) Work as fast as possible
  • D) Make the most of every moment

14. According to the poem, what does one gain by following the advice given?

  • A) Wealth
  • B) Power
  • C) The Earth and everything in it
  • D) Fame

15. What literary device is used in the phrase "triumph and disaster"?

  • A) Hyperbole
  • B) Personification
  • C) Alliteration
  • D) Metaphor

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