Lesson 6.2 Poothoduthal

Q1. How does nature connect with humans in the flower-stringing image?

Through feelings Through trade Through war Through mathematics

Q2. What can the poem suggest about human relationships?

Balanced bonding and understanding are needed Control alone is enough Only distance is good Love is unnecessary

Q3. The softness of the flower reminds us of which quality?

Femininity Valour Politics Competition

Q4. The softness of the flower is compared with what?

Love and femininity War and valour Wealth and fame Stone and iron

Q5. The act of stringing flowers is used as a metaphor for what?

A delicate relationship/bond War Trade Agriculture

Q6. What does the poem’s image help us understand easily?

The nature of delicate relationships Factory process War strategy Business accounting

Q7. Which is another work by Uma Maheswari?

Karpavai Vetriverkai Silappathikaram Manimekalai

Q8. Where does Uma Maheswari currently live?

Andipatti in Theni district Madurai city Chennai Tiruchirappalli

Q9. What does the metaphor “delicate thread” suggest?

Sensitivity and subtlety Strength of iron Amount of wealth Valour of war

Q10. What is the emotional tone of Poothoduthal?

Tenderness and love Hostility and anger Struggle and violence Fear and dread