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Chapter 17: Incident of the French Camp (Poem) — Online MCQ Test

Q: Who is the young soldier in Robert Browning's poem 'Incident of the French Camp'?

Answer: C. A French boy soldier — The poem describes a young French boy soldier who rushes to deliver the news of victory to Napoleon.

Q: What news does the boy soldier bring to Napoleon?

Answer: B. That the siege has ended in victory — The boy comes to inform Napoleon that the French have gained victory during the siege.

Q: Why does the boy continue riding towards Napoleon despite being wounded?

Answer: C. To deliver the victory message as his duty — He remains committed to his duty and proudly completes his mission before dying.

Q: The boy soldier is best described as a character who

Answer: C. completes his mission despite fatal wounds — He continues his ride until the message is delivered, showing selfless commitment.

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Chapter 17: Incident of the French Camp (Poem) — Important Questions & Answers (FAQ)

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Who is the young soldier in Robert Browning's poem 'Incident of the French Camp'?

A. Napoleon
B. The Emperor's messenger
C. A French boy soldier ✓
D. A British general

Answer: C. A French boy soldier
The poem describes a young French boy soldier who rushes to deliver the news of victory to Napoleon.

What news does the boy soldier bring to Napoleon?

A. That the French have lost the battle
B. That the siege has ended in victory ✓
C. That reinforcements are arriving
D. That the enemy has surrendered immediately

Answer: B. That the siege has ended in victory
The boy comes to inform Napoleon that the French have gained victory during the siege.

Why does the boy continue riding towards Napoleon despite being wounded?

A. To ask for medicine
B. To show off his bravery
C. To deliver the victory message as his duty ✓
D. To escape from the battlefield

Answer: C. To deliver the victory message as his duty
He remains committed to his duty and proudly completes his mission before dying.

The boy soldier is best described as a character who

A. abandons duty when injured
B. puts personal safety above everything
C. completes his mission despite fatal wounds ✓
D. seeks reward before giving news

Answer: C. completes his mission despite fatal wounds
He continues his ride until the message is delivered, showing selfless commitment.

At the end of the poem, the boy's action most strongly suggests that

A. honour can be found in faithful service even in defeat ✓
B. only senior soldiers can show bravery
C. winning a battle is more important than human life in all cases
D. messages should always be delivered by officers

Answer: A. honour can be found in faithful service even in defeat
The boy gains honour through loyal service, even though he dies soon after completing his duty.

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