ENGLISH Literature | Class 9 | Poetry; Lesson 2: The Lake Isle Of Innisfree | Question Bank Solutions.
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The Lake Isle of Innisfree by W.B. Yeats.
1. What does the poet hear night and day, in the core of his heart?
(a) The sound of the lake water lapping against the shore of Innisfree. ✅
(b) The cries of his children telling him to come back home.
(c) The cries of his countrymen to fight for his country
(d) The cries of birds and animals to come and live with them in the forest.
2. What beautiful sight will he get to see there?
(a) The glimmer of midnight stars. ✅
(b) The linnets flying about in the evening.
(c) The purple glow of the noon.
(d) All the above.
3. What does the poet hope to get there?
(a) Peace. ✅
(b) Wealth.
(c) Friends.
(d) Name and fame.
4. Where does the poet want to go?
(a) To London.
(b) To Paris.
(c) To Innisfree. ✅
(d) To Switzerland.
5. Name the poet of 'The Lake Isle of Innisfree'.
(a) James Kirkup.
(b) Robert Frost.
(c) W.B. Yeats. ✅
(d) Phoebe Cary.
6. How did the poet want to live at Innisfree?
(a) with friends
(b) with parents
(c) with siblings and children
(d) all alone ✅
7. What does the poet hear at Innisfree Island?
(a) the sound of raindrops
(b) the noise of the wind
(c) the lapping low sounds of the lake water ✅
(d) none of these three options
8. What does the poet see in Innisfree land?
(a) glimmering midnight
(b) purple noon
(c) the evening full of linnet's wings
(d) all the options are correct ✅
9. Where will the poet have peace?
(a) in his home
(b) in heaven
(c) in Innisfree land ✅
(d) in a lake
10. What thing will the poet not do on the Innisfree land?
(a) build an inn ✅
(b) build a small cabin
(c) plant nine bean rows
(d) build a hive for the honeybee
11. What kind of land is Innisfree?
(a) stormy and dusty
(b) peaceful and loving ✅
(c) very hot and humid
(d) unfit for human habitation
12. Lake water lapping with low sounds — what image do these words draw in the mind?
(a) flowing stream
(b) sound of flowing stream
(c) low soft sound of lake’s water washing the shore ✅
(d) none
13. Name the three things that the poet would like to do at Innisfree.
(a) plant 9 bean trees
(b) make hives for honey bees
(c) make a house of clay and wattles
(d) All of these ✅
14. What sounds does the poet hear even when he is away from Innisfree?
(a) sounds of cars
(b) noise of the city
(c) sound of lake water
(d) All ✅
15. What sounds does Yeats yearn to hear?
(a) sound of bees ✅
(b) aeroplanes
(c) automobiles
(d) mobile phones
16. How many lines are there in this poem?
(a) 14 lines
(b) 10 lines
(c) 8 lines
(d) 12 lines ✅
17. Write the full name of the poet W.B. Yeats.
(a) William Butler Yeats ✅
(b) William Blake Yeats
(c) William Burningham Yeats
(d) None of the above
18. What kind of scene is there at night at Innisfree?
(a) dark
(b) gloomy
(c) charming, and glimmering ✅
(d) none of the above
19. What kind of a house did the poet want to have at Innisfree?
(a) a well furnished
(b) a big house
(c) a house made of wood and clay ✅
(d) none of the above
20. Which place does the poet want to visit?
(a) the lake
(b) the mountains
(c) the beach
(d) a place of natural beauty – Innisfree Island where he spent his childhood ✅
Assertion and Reasoning Questions (Marks: 1 each)
21.
- Statement 1: The poet William Butler Yeats expressed an intention to get up and go to a place called Innisfree. ✅
- Statement 2: The poet wished to build a modest cabin out of bricks and hoped to plant grape vines. ❌
- Correct Answer: (a) Statement 1 is true and Statement 2 is false ✅
22.
- Assertion (A): The speaker’s longing to go to a place called Innisfree and wished to lead a life in the midst of nature. ✅
- Reason (R): The speaker was fed up with the bleak austerity of the city life. ✅
- Correct Answer: (c) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A ✅
23.
- Assertion (A): The speaker clearly states his desire to live on the Lake Isle of Innisfree, building a small cabin, planting beans, and keeping bees. ✅
- Reason (R): The poem highlights the contrast between peaceful nature and chaotic city life. ✅
- Correct Answer: (c) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A ✅
Very Short Type Questions (Marks: 1 each)
1. To which century does W.B. Yeats belong?
→ 19th and 20th century
2. To which tradition does the poet W.B. Yeats belong?
→ Irish Literary Tradition
3. Where will the speaker build his cabin?
→ On the Lake Isle of Innisfree
4. How many rows of beans will the speaker (poet) have?
→ Nine rows
5. What does the speaker hope to get in Innisfree?
→ Peace
6. Where does the cricket sing?
→ In the evening
7.
"I will arise and go now, for always night and day
I hear lake water lapping with low sounds by the shore;"
– Name the poet of these lines.
→ W.B. Yeats
8. Where does the poet intend to go?
→ To the Lake Isle of Innisfree
9. When does the speaker hear in his deep heart’s core the sounds of the lake water?
→ Night and day
10. Where is the poet at the moment of writing the poem?
→ In the city, possibly London
11. What is a ‘bee-loud’ glade?
→ A clearing filled with the sound of bees buzzing
12. Read the stanza and answer:
Stanza:
I will arise and go now, and go to Innisfree,
And a small cabin build there, of clay and wattles made;
Nine bean rows will I have there, a hive for the honey bee,
And live alone in the bee-loud glade.
Questions & Answers:
(i) What will the cabin be built with and where?
→ The cabin will be built with clay and wattles on the Lake Isle of Innisfree.
(ii) How will the glade be loud and what does the poet hope to get there?
→ The glade will be loud with the buzzing of bees. The poet hopes to get peace there.
(iii) How many rows of bean will he have?
→ Nine rows of beans.
13. Read the stanza and answer the questions below:
I will arise and go now, and go to Innisfree,
And a small cabin build there, of clay and wattles made:
Nine bean rows will I have there, a hive for the honey bee,
And live alone in the bee-loud glade.
And I shall have some peace there, for peace comes dropping slow. (Line 1–5)
(i) Where will the speaker build his cabin?
→ On the Lake Isle of Innisfree.
(ii) What things will the cabin be made with?
→ It will be made with clay and wattles.
(iii) What other things does the speaker propose to have around the cabin?
→ Nine rows of beans and a hive for the honey bee.
(iv) What does he hope to get in Innisfree?
→ Peace.
14. Read the stanza and answer the questions:
Stanza:
"I will arise and go now, for always night and day
I hear lake water lapping with low sounds by the shore;
While I stand on the roadway, or on the pavement gray,
I hear in the deep heart's core." (Lines 11–14)
Questions & Answers:
(i) Who is the speaker here?
→ W.B. Yeats.
(ii) Where is Innisfree?
→ A peaceful and natural place/island in Ireland.
(iii) Why does the poet like to go there?
→ To find peace and escape from city life.
15. Choose the appropriate meaning of the italicized words from the choices given in brackets.
(a) ……… clay and wattles made.
Answer: sticks (Correct phrase: sticks clay and wattles made)
(b) ……… from the veils of the ……… (hat/coverings/cap)
Answer: coverings (Correct phrase: from the coverings of the...)
(c) ……… midnight’s all a glimmer ……… (shine/dark/night)
Answer: shine (Correct phrase: midnight’s all a glimmer shine)
16. True or False Statements:
(a) W.B. Yeats wrote the poem, “The Lake Isle of Innisfree.”
→ True ✅
(b) The poet wants to build a concrete house at Innisfree.
→ False ❌ (He wants to build a small cabin of clay and wattles)
(c) The poet shall have nine rows of bean and a hive of honey bee.
→ True ✅
(d) Midnight shall look shining.
→ True ✅ (Described as “midnight’s all a glimmer”)
(e) The poet hears the rain drops there.
→ False ❌ (He hears the lake water lapping)
(f) The poet stands on the roadway only.
→ False ❌ (He stands on the roadway or on the pavement gray)
C. Short Type Questions (Marks: 2/3)
1. Where does the poet intend to go and where shall he live there?
Answer: The poet intends to go to the Lake Isle of Innisfree and live alone in a small cabin made of clay and wattles.
2. What kind of a cabin does the poet want to build at Innisfree?
Answer: The poet wants to build a small and simple cabin made of clay and wattles.
3. How does peace come to Innisfree?
Answer:
Peace comes to Innisfree slowly and gently, like the morning dew falling from the sky. The quietness, natural beauty, and calm environment bring a deep sense of peace to the poet.
4. What is a ‘bee-loud’ glade?
Answer:
A "bee-loud glade" is a clearing in the woods where the sound of bees buzzing is clearly heard. It shows that the place is full of life and close to nature.
5. How does the poet describe the lake water in the poem?
Answer:
The poet describes the lake water as lapping with low sounds by the shore. These soft sounds are peaceful and stay with the poet even when he is far from Innisfree.
6. What are the sources of different sounds the poet hears at Innisfree?
Answer:
The poet hears several natural sounds at Innisfree, such as:
- The song of crickets in the morning
- The buzzing of bees in the bee-loud glade
- The soft sound of lake water lapping
- The flapping wings of linnets in the evening
7. Why does the poet want to go to Innisfree?
Answer:
The poet wants to go to Innisfree to find peace and live a quiet life in nature. He is tired of city life and wants to live alone in a small cabin close to nature.
8. How will the poet enjoy his stay ‘night and day’?
Answer:
The poet will enjoy the peaceful environment of Innisfree both night and day. He will listen to the cricket’s song in the morning, enjoy the shimmering midnight, the purple glow of noon, and the bird songs in the evening.
9. Why is ‘midnight’s all a glimmer’ at Innisfree?
Answer:
At Innisfree, midnight is described as “all a glimmer” because of the shining stars in the night sky. This glimmer creates a magical and peaceful scene.
10. Where is the poet standing? How is it different from the Lake Isle of Innisfree?
Answer:
The poet is standing on a city road or pavement, which is grey, dull, and noisy. This is very different from Innisfree, which is full of natural beauty, peace, and calm.
11. What does the poet hear in his “heart’s core” even when he is far away from Innisfree?
Answer:
Even when far from Innisfree, the poet hears the soft sound of the lake water lapping by the shore in his “heart’s core.” It shows his deep longing for the peace of Innisfree.
12.
And I shall have some peace there…
(i) Who is ‘I’ referred to here?
Answer: ‘I’ refers to the poet, W.B. Yeats.
(ii) What does the poet hope to get at Innisfree?
Answer: The poet hopes to get peace, happiness, and a close connection with nature at Innisfree.
(iii) How has ‘noon’ been described in the stanza?
Answer: Noon is described as having a "purple glow," which means the light at noon appears soft and colorful, adding to the beauty of nature at Innisfree.
13.
I will arise and go now…
(i) Who is the speaker here?
Answer: The speaker is the poet, W.B. Yeats.
(ii) Why does the poet like to go there?
Answer: The poet wants to go to Innisfree to escape the noise and dullness of city life and to enjoy peace and the beauty of nature.
Or
(i) Who is ‘I’ referred to here?
Answer: ‘I’ refers to the poet, W.B. Yeats.
(ii) What does the poet hear night and day?
Answer: The poet hears the sound of lake water lapping softly by the shore. This sound stays in his “heart’s core” and brings him inner peace.
(iii) When does the poet hear it in his deep heart’s core?
Answer:
The poet hears the sound of lake water lapping in his deep heart’s core night and day, even when he is far away from Innisfree, standing on the grey pavements of the city.
Or
(i) Who wrote these lines?
Answer:
These lines were written by W.B. Yeats.
(ii) Where does the speaker intend to go?
Answer:
The speaker intends to go to the Lake Isle of Innisfree to live in peace and harmony with nature.
(iii) What does he hear night and day?
Answer:
He hears the low sound of lake water lapping by the shore, which echoes in his heart’s core.
D. Long Type Questions – Marks: 4/5
1. Justify the substance title of the poem, “The Lake Isle of Innisfree.”
Answer:
The title “The Lake Isle of Innisfree” is perfectly suitable as it reflects the core idea and theme of the poem. The poet, W.B. Yeats, desires to escape the noise and artificiality of urban life. He longs for peace, solitude, and a simple life in the natural beauty of Innisfree. The island symbolizes an ideal place where the poet finds mental peace and spiritual satisfaction. Therefore, the title rightly captures the essence and subject of the poem.
2. Describe briefly the lake ‘island of Innisfree.’ Is it real?
Answer:
The Lake Isle of Innisfree is a small, peaceful island in Lough Gill, Ireland. In the poem, it is portrayed as a place full of natural beauty, with a small cabin, bean rows, a beehive, and the sounds of birds and lake water. Though it is a real place, in the poem it also becomes a symbol of the poet's dream world—a place of escape, peace, and harmony. So, while Innisfree is real, Yeats turns it into an ideal, almost magical retreat in his imagination.
3. Give the substance of the poem, “The Lake Isle of Innisfree.”
Answer:
The poem expresses the poet's desire to leave behind the noisy city life and go to the peaceful Lake Isle of Innisfree. He wants to build a small cabin there and live alone, close to nature, among bees, birds, and peaceful waters. He describes the quietness, the sounds of insects and birds, and the beauty of the different times of the day. Even though he is in the city, the sounds and images of Innisfree live in his heart and bring him peace.
4. Give a critical analysis of the poem “The Lake Isle of Innisfree.”
Answer:
“The Lake Isle of Innisfree” is a lyrical poem where W.B. Yeats expresses his longing for a peaceful life in nature. The poem contrasts the artificial city life with the simplicity of rural life. Yeats uses vivid imagery like “bee-loud glade,” “purple glow,” and “linnet’s wings” to show the beauty of Innisfree. The poem has a calm rhythm and musical quality. It reflects the poet’s deep connection with nature and his inner need for spiritual peace. The poem is romantic and idealistic in tone.
5. Explain with reference to the context.
(a)
I will arise and go now, and go to Innisfree,
And a small cabin build there, of clay and wattles made:
Answer:
These lines show the poet’s strong decision to leave city life and move to Innisfree. He wants to build a simple cabin with natural materials and live in peace and solitude. This shows his love for nature and his desire to live a quiet, self-sufficient life.
(b)
And I shall have some peace there, for peace comes dropping slow...
Answer:
In these lines, the poet imagines the peace he will feel at Innisfree. The peace comes gently like morning dew, accompanied by soothing sounds of crickets, birds, and nature. The poet finds this peace deeply satisfying, in contrast to the stress of city life.
(c)
I will arise and go now, for always night and day...
Answer:
These lines show that the poet constantly thinks about Innisfree. Even when he is standing on the grey pavement of the city, he hears in his heart the peaceful sound of lake water. This reflects his deep longing for nature and the inner peace it gives him.
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