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In this poem, the poet tells the story of two an unforgettable lovers Jina-Etiben&nbsp;who despite every circumstance that was against them continued to remain in love and became the paramount example of true love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is an old village named Mopongchuket in Mokokchung district of Nagaland where Jina and Etiben lived. They loved each other very much and wanted to spend their lives together. Jina was ravine-hearted among all men and Etiben was amber faced and charming girl. That two lovers would meet in the mountains and near the water holes where Jina would play his Kota-Kongki and Etiben would clean her ornaments of gold. One day, Etiben\u2019s parents came to know about their love and demanded dowry of cows and oxen from Jina for Etiben\u2019s hand. As Jina was poor, he failed to fulfill the dowry demand of her parents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Jina and Etiben: A Romance Retold by Nabina Das | Summary in English\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/gOwWesT-R6w?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In the meantime, a rich man named Tenyur appeared with cows and oxen and asked for Etiben\u2019s hand from her parents. The parents agreed and Etiben got married to Tenyur though they tried all they could to stop the marriage from happening. Etiben even pretended to be ill to postpone the marriage, but all failed. The two lovers wear separated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After the marriage, however,&nbsp;Etiben&nbsp;felt like a caged beast in her new home with Tenyur and continued to think about her lover Jina and soon they started meeting again until they were discovered by&nbsp;Tenyur.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After the discovery, Tenyur beat Etiben black and blue and left her unconscious in the field on the crops. Jina came to know about this and nursed Etiben very carefully. He stayed at her side secretly night after night and tried his best to console her. However,&nbsp;Etiben&nbsp;succumbed to her injuries. Jina too died soon after because of all the grief of the separation. Before the death of the lovers, they had promised each other to meet in the Netherworld.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When the villages were burning the dead bodies, they watched in awe two smokey figures rising high up in the sky holding hands that resembled Jina and Etiben.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Textual_questions_and_answers\"><strong>Textual questions and answers<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Multiple_Choice_Questions\"><strong>Multiple Choice Questions<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. Read the line from the poem:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Shining like emerald and sparkling jade<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which the figure of speech is used in the line?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A. simile B. metaphor C. personification D. alliteration<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer<\/strong>: A. simile<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. Which figure of speech is used in the following line?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Beckoning birds and beasts to sing with their souls<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A. onomatopoeia B. alliteration C. metaphor D. personification<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer<\/strong>: D. personification<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. Which word means a deep narrow gorge with steep sides?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A. mountain B. valley C. hills D. ravine<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer<\/strong>: D. ravine<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4. Which of these meanings best explains the word &#8216;vice&#8217; as used in the poem?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A. immoral or wicked behaviour B. a weakness of character or behaviour C. a shortcoming D. one who acts in the place of<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer<\/strong>: B. a weakness of character or behaviour<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5. What does the poem teach about true love?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A. True love is more precious than riches. B. True love does not fade with time. C. True love will endure to the end. D. All of the above<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer<\/strong>: D. All of the above<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Reference_to_Context\"><strong>Reference to Context<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. The mountains of Mopongchuket<br>Shining like emerald and sparkling jade<br>The hills of the Ao that echo like gongs<br>And even today call out in songs<br>To follow the jaunty footprints<br>And the eternal loving glint<br>In the eyes of the amber-faced Etiben<br>And the ravine-hearted Jina, <\/strong><g class=\"gr_ gr_27 gr-alert gr_gramm gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim Grammar only-ins doubleReplace replaceWithoutSep\" id=\"27\" data-gr-id=\"27\"><strong>man<\/strong><\/g><strong> among men!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>a) What are the mountains of Mopongchuket compared to?<br>b) The hills of Ao echo. Why do they do so?<br>c) What do the hills celebrate and sing about even today?<br>d) Jina is called &#8216;man among men&#8217;. What aspect of his character does this refer to?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ans<\/strong>: a) The mountains of Mopongchuket are compared to emerald and sparkling jade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>b) The mountains do so to follow the footprints of Jina and Etiben and their eternal love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>c) The hills celebrate and sing the songs about the lovers Jina and Etiben that they witnessed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>d) Jina is called &#8216;man among men&#8217; because he was a man of his words. Regardless of the circumstances, he never left Jina.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. They fell in love, so rich and pure<br>It washed away Jina&#8217;s vice of being poor<br>Across the vales and <\/strong><g class=\"gr_ gr_35 gr-alert gr_gramm gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim Punctuation only-ins replaceWithoutSep\" id=\"35\" data-gr-id=\"35\"><strong>hills<\/strong><\/g><strong> they sang<br>Of an eternal wish of togetherness like swans<br>In love&#8217;s tide to swim forever and ever<br>Sharing heart&#8217;s bounty, to lose each other never.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>a) Who is &#8216;they&#8217; in these lines?<br>b) What are they compared to? Why?<br>c) What was their intent?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ans:<\/strong> a) They in these lines are Jina and Etiben.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>b) Jina is compared to a ravine because he was strong and bold.  <g class=\"gr_ gr_6 gr-alert gr_spell gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim ContextualSpelling ins-del multiReplace\" id=\"6\" data-gr-id=\"6\">Etiben<\/g> is compared to amber because her face was as bright as gold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>c) Their intent was to live together like swans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. <\/strong><g class=\"gr_ gr_14 gr-alert gr_spell gr_inline_cards gr_disable_anim_appear ContextualSpelling ins-del multiReplace\" id=\"14\" data-gr-id=\"14\"><strong>Tenyur<\/strong><\/g><strong> the rich man&#8217;s son coveted <\/strong><g class=\"gr_ gr_148 gr-alert gr_spell gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim ContextualSpelling ins-del multiReplace\" id=\"148\" data-gr-id=\"148\"><strong>Etiben<\/strong><\/g><strong><br>He came with the dowry before Jina did<br>No one ever heard Jina&#8217;s heart plead<br>Not the parents, no friends, no gods saw the pain.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>a) Who was Tenyur?<br>b) What did he do? Why?<br>c) How did Jina feel?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ans:<\/strong> a) Tenyur was a rich man who was cruel and inhuman.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>b) He came to meet Etiben&#8217;s parents with the dowry. He did so because he wanted to marry <g class=\"gr_ gr_6 gr-alert gr_spell gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim ContextualSpelling ins-del multiReplace\" id=\"6\" data-gr-id=\"6\">Etiben<\/g>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>c) Jina felt devastated that Etiben had to marry Tenyur because he loved her with all his heart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4. His anger poured<br>On <\/strong><g class=\"gr_ gr_10 gr-alert gr_spell gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim ContextualSpelling ins-del multiReplace\" id=\"10\" data-gr-id=\"10\"><strong>Etiben<\/strong><\/g><strong> who he beat unconscious<br>Almost taking that breath from her precious<br>Left her lying among the helpless crops<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>a) Who was angry?<br>b) Why was he angry?<br>c) What did he do in anger?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ans<\/strong>: a) Tenyur was angry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>b) He was angry because he discovered his wife Etiben and her lover Jina meeting secretly in the fields.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>c) In anger, he beat Etiben mercilessly and left her unconscious among the crops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5. A married woman who could never know another<br><\/strong><g class=\"gr_ gr_59 gr-alert gr_spell gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim ContextualSpelling ins-del\" id=\"59\" data-gr-id=\"59\"><strong>Neuer<\/strong><\/g><strong> love, never court and never at all gather<br>The pearls of happiness in a home that&#8217;s a cage<br>She was worse than a beast in separation and rage.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>a) Who is the married woman referred to in Line 1?<br>b) Why is her home described as a cage?<br>c) Pick out a simile in the above extract.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ans<\/strong>: a) The married woman is Etiben.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>b) Her home is described as a cage because she was not happy there, had to spend most of her time inside it and was away from Jina.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>c) In the above extract, comparing the home to a cage is a simile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>6. As the villagers smoked the lover&#8217;s bodies<br>For the last rites, they <\/strong><g class=\"gr_ gr_22 gr-alert gr_spell gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim ContextualSpelling ins-del multiReplace\" id=\"22\" data-gr-id=\"22\"><strong>watched in silent awe<br>At the tuso smokes rising high up in the air<br>Holding hands in <\/strong><strong class=\"\">their<\/strong><\/g><strong> mingled ecstasy<br>Their <\/strong><g class=\"gr_ gr_26 gr-alert gr_spell gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim ContextualSpelling ins-del multiReplace\" id=\"26\" data-gr-id=\"26\"><strong class=\"\">spirits<\/strong><\/g><strong> riding the <\/strong><g class=\"gr_ gr_27 gr-alert gr_spell gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim ContextualSpelling ins-del multiReplace\" id=\"27\" data-gr-id=\"27\"><strong class=\"\">valleys<\/strong><\/g><strong> of peace.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>a) Explain &#8216;as the villagers smoked the lover&#8217;s body&#8217;.<br>b) Why did they watch in silent awe?<br>c) Pick out the antonym of the word &#8216;agony&#8217;.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ans<\/strong>: a) By &#8216;as the villagers smoked the lover&#8217;s bodies, the poet means that as the villagers cremate the bodies of Jina and Etiben.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>b) They watched in silent awe because they witnessed two smokey forms rising up in the air and holding hands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>c) Peace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Read_and_Write\"><strong>Read and Write<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. <\/strong><g class=\"gr_ gr_23 gr-alert gr_spell gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim ContextualSpelling ins-del multiReplace\" id=\"23\" data-gr-id=\"23\"><strong>Etiben&#8217;s<\/strong><\/g><strong> parents disapproved of the idea of their daughter marrying Jina because<br>a) he was poor.<br>b) he belonged to a different tribe.<br>c) he did not have a good reputation.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ans<\/strong>: a) He was poor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. They asked him to bring a dowry if he wanted Etiben&#8217;s hand. What was the dowry that they asked for? What was their intention?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ans<\/strong>: The dowry that they asked for were cows and oxen. Their intention was to separate Jina and Etiben as Jina was poor and he would certainly fail to get the dowry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. Briefly summarise the end of the story.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ans<\/strong>: Towards the end of the story, Eitben falls gravely ill after she was beaten mercilessly by Tenyur and Jina stayed by her side throughout her illness. He gave her all the comforts he could till she died singing a song in which she asked Jina if he would marry her in the Netherworld. She said that she would wait for him there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jina assured her that he couldn&#8217;t help but hurry to be there together. Etiben died and Jina fell so sick after her death that he didn&#8217;t survive too. After their death, the villagers cremated their bodies together and witnessed in awe two smoky human figures rising in the air while holding their hands. Jina and Etiben were finally together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Think_and_Answer\"><strong>Think and Answer<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. Look at the adjectives in the box. Some of them describe Tenyur while the others describe Jina. Select the words and make pen portraits of the two men. Substantiate your answer with suitable examples from the poem.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>brave, kind, cruel, caring, suspicious, jealous, brutal<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer<\/strong>: Tenyur is portrayed as &#8216;cruel&#8217; and &#8216;brutal&#8217; based on his actions in the poem, particularly how he treats Etiben with violence. This is evident when he beats Etiben unconscious out of anger. On the other hand, Jina is depicted as &#8216;brave&#8217; and &#8216;caring&#8217;. He is shown to be brave as he stands by Etiben even in difficult situations, like when he comes to her aid after she is beaten. His caring nature is seen in how he continues to support and be with Etiben, despite the challenges they face.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. Although Etiben was married to Tenyur she continued to meet Jina. Do you think Etiben was wrong in doing so? Why\/Why not? Justify your answer with suitable reasons.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer<\/strong>: The morality of Etiben&#8217;s actions can be subjective and depends on various factors. On one hand, it can be argued that she was wrong, considering she was married to Tenyur, and meeting Jina could be seen as infidelity. On the other hand, her marriage to Tenyur was forced and against her wishes, and she continued to love Jina, which could justify her actions. The context of her situation, including the lack of autonomy in her marriage and her enduring love for Jina, play a crucial role in evaluating her actions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. Was Tenyur&#8217;s reaction justified? Why do you say so?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer<\/strong>: Tenyur&#8217;s reaction was not justified. While he might have felt betrayed by his wife&#8217;s actions, responding with violence is not an acceptable or justified response. There are other ways of resolving issues, such as through discussion, counseling, or confiding in family elders. Violence cannot be condoned as a means of addressing relationship issues or personal grievances. The use of physical force, particularly to the extent of causing harm, is both morally and legally unacceptable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Appreciation\"><strong>Appreciation<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. Etiben and Jina are popularly known as the Romeo and Juliet of Nagaland. To what extent would you agree with this? Why do such romantic tragedies appeal to readers?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer:<\/strong> I agree to a large extent that Etiben and Jina can be compared to Romeo and Juliet. Like them, Etiben and Jina were caught in a feud between their families and communities, and their love story ends tragically. Such romantic tragedies appeal to readers because of the themes of forbidden love, sacrifice, and the triumph of love over social barriers and death.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. A ballad is a poem or song narrating a story in short stanzas. Traditional ballads are typically of unknown authorship, having been passed on orally from one generation to the next. It is a popular form of folklore.<\/strong> <strong>What elements of a ballad can you trace in this poem?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer:<\/strong> This poem exhibits several elements characteristic of a ballad. Firstly, it narrates a story, focusing on the tragic love tale of Etiben and Jina. Secondly, it employs simple language and repetition, which are typical of traditional ballads. The poem also incorporates dialogue and dramatic events, further aligning with the ballad form. These elements combine to create a narrative that is both engaging and emotionally resonant, typical of ballads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. A tower commemorating this story is a prominent feature of the village of Mopungchuket. You have been asked to compose an epitaph for the two lovers to be put up on the tower. What would you write?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer:<\/strong> Here lies Jina and Etiben<br>Two star-crossed lovers, their love forever forbidden<br>In life kept apart, in death reunited<br>Their legend eternally celebrated in song<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Extra_MCQs\"><strong>Extra MCQs<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. What are the names of the two lovers in the story?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A. Romeo and Juliet<br>B. Etiben and Jina<br>C. Akala and Augustine<br>D. Heer and Ranjha<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer:<\/strong> B. Etiben and Jina<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. What does the line &#8220;Jina&#8217;s vice of being poor&#8221; suggest?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A. Jina was immoral.<br>B. Jina was not wealthy.<br>C. Jina had bad habits.<br>D. Jina had a bad temper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer:<\/strong> B. Jina was not wealthy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. How does the poem describe Etiben&#8217;s physical beauty?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A. As having amber-faced<br>B. As having raven dark hair<br>C. As having sparkling eyes<br>D. As graceful as a swan<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer:<\/strong> A. As having amber-faced<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4. How does Jina show his love for Etiben?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A. By reciting poetry for her<br>B. By stealing glances at her<br>C. By singing songs with her<br>D. By bringing her expensive gifts<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer:<\/strong> C. By singing songs with her<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5. Why does Tenyur desire to marry Etiben?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A. Because he truly loves her<br>B. Because of her charming beauty<br>C. To make his parents happy<br>D. To increase his family&#8217;s wealth<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer:<\/strong> B. Because of her charming beauty<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>6. What dowry does Etiben&#8217;s parents demand from Jina?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A. Coins of silver and gold<br>B. A dozen cows and oxen<br>C. Precious gemstones<br>D. Rich silks and satins<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer:<\/strong> B. A dozen cows and oxen<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>7. How does Tenyur discover the secret meetings of the lovers?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A. He follows Etiben into the fields<br>B. He bribes Etiben&#8217;s servants<br>C. He spies on Etiben<br>D. He sets a trap to catch them<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer:<\/strong> C. He spies on Etiben<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>8. How does Tenyur react when he finds out about Jina and Etiben&#8217;s meetings?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A. He weeps with sorrow<br>B. He confronts Etiben&#8217;s parents<br>C. He beats Etiben mercilessly<br>D. He challenges Jina to a duel<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer:<\/strong> C. He beats Etiben mercilessly<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>9. What happens to Etiben after Tenyur&#8217;s beating?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A. She falls critically ill<br>B. She runs back to her parents<br>C. She tries to commit suicide<br>D. She elopes with Jina<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer:<\/strong> A. She falls critically ill<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>10. What final wish does Etiben express before dying?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A. To expose Tenyur&#8217;s cruelty<br>B. To be buried alongside Jina<br>C. To marry Jina in the afterlife<br>D. To see her parents one last time<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer:<\/strong> C. To marry Jina in the afterlife<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>11. How does Jina respond to Etiben&#8217;s dying wish?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A. With anger and bitterness<br>B. With shock and disbelief<br>C. With agreement and affirmation<br>D. With denial and dismissal<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer:<\/strong> C. With agreement and affirmation<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>12. What natural sign is described when the lovers&#8217; bodies are smoked?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A. An eclipsed sun<br>B. A twin rainbow<br>C. Shooting stars<br>D. Intertwining smoke<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer:<\/strong> D. Intertwining smoke<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>13. How do the spirits of Etiben and Jina depart the earth?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A. Ascending to paradise<br>B. Floating among the stars<br>C. Riding through peaceful valleys<br>D. Vanishing into thin air<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer:<\/strong> C. Riding through peaceful valleys<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>14. What message does the poem convey about true love?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A. It depends on parental approval<br>B. It requires material wealth<br>C. It is stronger than death<br>D. It often ends in tragedy<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer:<\/strong> C. It is stronger than death<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>15. What prediction is made about Etiben and Jina&#8217;s legend?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A. It will be celebrated in song<br>B. It will be recorded in history books<br>C. It will inspire similar tragedies<br>D. It will be forgotten over time<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer:<\/strong> B. It will be recorded in history books<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>16. The mountains of Mopongchuket are compared to:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A. Mighty dragons<br>B. Emeralds and jade<br>C. Echoing gongs<br>D. Singing swans<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer:<\/strong> B. Emeralds and jade<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>17. After discovering the lovers&#8217; meetings, Tenyur reacts with:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A. Bitter tears<br>B. Violent rage<br>C. Cold silence<br>D. Stern warnings<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer:<\/strong> B. Violent rage<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>18. While ill, Etiben compares her married home to:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A. A beautiful palace<br>B. A gilded cage<br>C. A lonely valley<br>D. A sheltering cave<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer:<\/strong> B. A gilded cage<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>19. Jina brings Etiben figs and delicacies:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A. As a peace offering<br>B. To poison and kill her<br>C. To nourish her in illness<br>D. To celebrate her wedding<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer:<\/strong> C. To nourish her in illness<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>20. Etiben expresses her wish to marry Jina:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A. In a secret letter<br>B. In her dying breath<br>C. In the Netherworld<br>D. At their childhood play spot<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer:<\/strong> C. In the Netherworld<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>21. In the poem, Jina is referred to as:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A. Amber-faced<br>B. Ravine-hearted<br>C. Jaunty<br>D. Man among men<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer:<\/strong> D. Man among men<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p><strong>22. The hills are said to echo like:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A. Drums<br>B. Harps<br>C. Gongs<br>D. Flutes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer:<\/strong> C. Gongs<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Extra_questions_and_answers\"><strong>Extra questions and answers<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. They made it sure to meet in the fields<br>When Tenyur was away from Etiben&#8217;s heels<br>Jina came with a piglet, just a clever front<br>To meet his ladylove, to have his face gaunt<br>Light up and fill with the brightest smile<br>O, for <\/strong><g class=\"gr_ gr_9 gr-alert gr_spell gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim ContextualSpelling ins-del multiReplace\" id=\"9\" data-gr-id=\"9\"><strong>Etiben<\/strong><\/g><strong> he could cover thousand miles!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>a) Where did the lovers meet? <br>b) What did Jina do? Why?<br>c) What was the hurdle on their way?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ans<\/strong>: a) The lovers met in the fields, near the vales and mountains and the riverside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>b) Jina came to met Etiben with the piglet as a clever front to escape prying eyes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>c) The hurdle on their way was Tenyur.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. Why is Jina referred to as &#8216;ravine-hearted&#8217;? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ans<\/strong>: Jina is referred to as being &#8216;ravine-hearted&#8217; because he was very strong and bold. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. Where did Jina and <\/strong><g class=\"gr_ gr_14 gr-alert gr_spell gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim ContextualSpelling ins-del multiReplace\" id=\"14\" data-gr-id=\"14\"><strong>Etiben<\/strong><\/g><strong> meet before she was married to Tenyur? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ans<\/strong>: Before she was married to Tenyur, they used to meet near the vales and mountains and the rivers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4. Why couldn&#8217;t Jina get the dowry demanded by Etiben&#8217;s parents? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ans<\/strong>: Jina couldn&#8217;t get the dowry demanded by Etiben&#8217;s parents because he was a poor man. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5. How did Etiben feel in Tenyur&#8217;s house? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ans<\/strong>: In Tenyur&#8217;s house Etiben health like a caged beast. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>6. Whose mind was &#8216;harsh and treacherous&#8217;?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ans<\/strong>: Tenyur&#8217;s mind was &#8216;harsh and treacherous&#8217;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>7. Describe the meeting between Jina and Etiben.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ans<\/strong>: Jina and <g class=\"gr_ gr_7 gr-alert gr_spell gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim ContextualSpelling ins-del multiReplace\" id=\"7\" data-gr-id=\"7\">Etiben<\/g> were great lovers. They used to meet in the fields, near vales and mountains and water holes sharing their love and wishing to live together forever like swans. They were very happy with each other. Unfortunately, <g class=\"gr_ gr_8 gr-alert gr_spell gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim ContextualSpelling ins-del multiReplace\" id=\"8\" data-gr-id=\"8\">Etiben<\/g> was married to Tenyur and they were separated. After some time they started to meet secretly in the fields like before. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>8. How did Tenyur discover the meetings between Jina and Etiben?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ans<\/strong>: After Etiben was married to Tenyur, Jina and Etiben started their secret meetings in the fields when Tenyur was away from home. Tenyur doubted his wife and spied on her. He discovered their meetings in the fields. Tenyur was in a rage and had beaten Etiben mercilessly and left her in terrible condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>9. Why did Jina meet Etiben at night when she was ill?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ans<\/strong>: Jina met Etiben at night when she was ill because he didn&#8217;t want her parents and the other members of the family to speak ill of Etiben&#8217;s character and spoil their true relationship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>10. What were Etiben&#8217;s last words?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ans<\/strong>: Etiben&#8217;s last words were she wished to marry Jina in heaven and live together because the world had denied their true love and left them in pain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>11. Who was Tenyur?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ans<\/strong>: Tenyur was a rich man&#8217;s son who wanted to marry Etiben.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>12. What did Etiben do after her marriage?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ans<\/strong>: Etiben felt like a beast in a cage after her marriage with Tenyur and continued to long for Jina. She used to think about him and write to him. Finally, she started meeting Jina secretly in the fields when Tenyur would be away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>13. Who are the main characters in the poem?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer<\/strong>: The main characters in the poem are Jina and Etiben.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>15. Where does the story take place?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer<\/strong>: The story takes place in the mountains of Mopongchuket and the hills of Ao in Nagaland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>16. How does the poet describe the love between Jina and Etiben?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer<\/strong>: Their love is described as &#8220;rich and pure&#8221; that could &#8220;wash away Jina&#8217;s vice of being poor.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>17. What dowry did Etiben&#8217;s parents demand from Jina?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer<\/strong>: They demanded a dowry of cows and oxen from Jina.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>18. How did Tenyur marry Etiben?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer<\/strong>: He brought the dowry before Jina could, so Etiben&#8217;s parents married her to him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>19. How did Jina and Etiben try to delay the wedding?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer<\/strong>: They used different tricks like Etiben pretending to be ill and falling during the wedding procession.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>20. How did Tenyur find out about Jina and Etiben&#8217;s meetings?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer<\/strong>: He spied on Etiben until he saw her meeting Jina secretly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>21. How did Tenyur react when he found out?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer<\/strong>: He beat Etiben violently in anger, leaving her severely injured.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>22. How did the secret meetings end?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer<\/strong>: Tenyur discovered the meetings and beat Etiben mercilessly as punishment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>23. How did Etiben finally die?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer<\/strong>: She fell critically ill from Tenyur&#8217;s beatings and eventually died with Jina by her side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>24. What did Jina do after Etiben&#8217;s death?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer<\/strong>: He died by being overwhelmed by grief.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>25. What did the spirits&#8217; mingled smoke signify?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer<\/strong>: The mingled smoke symbolized the union of Jina and Etiben&#8217;s spirits in eternal love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>26. How are the mountains of Mopongchuket described in the poem?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer<\/strong>: They are described as shining like emerald and sparkling like jade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>27. What do the hills still do today according to the poem?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer<\/strong>: They continue to call out in songs celebrating Jina and Etiben&#8217;s love story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>28. How is Etiben described in physical terms?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer<\/strong>: She has an &#8220;amber face&#8221; and her eyes have an &#8220;eternal loving glint.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>29. Why is Jina called &#8220;ravine-hearted&#8221;?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer<\/strong>: This describes his brave and daring spirit, unfazed by obstacles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>30. How does the poem describe Jina and Etiben&#8217;s love?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer<\/strong>: Their love is so pure and rich that it &#8220;washed away&#8221; Jina&#8217;s poverty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>31. What do the two lovers wish for?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer<\/strong>: They wish for eternal togetherness, like swans swimming in love&#8217;s tide forever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>32. How do Jina and Etiben express their love?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer<\/strong>: They sing joyfully of their love across the valleys and hills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>33. Where did Jina and Etiben meet secretly?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer<\/strong>: They met in the fields when Tenyur was away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>34. How did Jina pretend when visiting Etiben?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer<\/strong>: He came with a piglet to pretend he was not there to meet Etiben.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>35. What does Jina say he can endure for his love?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer<\/strong>: Insults, dishonor, discomfort &#8211; he can bear it all to be with Etiben.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>36. Why does the poem say Tenyur&#8217;s heart was treacherous?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer<\/strong>: Because he cruelly beat Etiben, showing no mercy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>37. How did Jina comfort the ailing Etiben?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer<\/strong>: He stayed by her side, soothing her with his touch and bringing delicacies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>38. Why does the poem call Etiben&#8217;s death &#8220;death&#8217;s snare&#8221;?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer<\/strong>: It was premature and unjust, cutting short her life tragically.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>39. What did the two rising smoke columns seem to do?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer<\/strong>: They appeared to hold hands like the lovers&#8217; spirits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p><strong>40. Why did Etiben and Jina&#8217;s attempts to delay her wedding to Tenyur fail?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer<\/strong>: Etiben pretended to be severely ill and even collapsed during the wedding procession to try to delay and prevent her marriage to Tenyur. But none of their tricks worked because Etiben&#8217;s parents were determined to wed her to the wealthy Tenyur against her wishes and did not care about her love for Jina.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>41. What is the symbolic significance of the two smokes rising from the lovers&#8217; funeral pyres?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer<\/strong>: The mingled smoke from Jina and Etiben&#8217;s funeral pyres rising together in the air holding hands symbolises the union of their spirits and their everlasting love even in death. 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