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Michael Madhusudan Dutt, popularly known as Madhusudan, was a celebrated 19th century Bengali poet and dramatist. He was born in Sagordari on the bank of the Kopotaksho River, a village in Keshabpur Upazila under Jashore district. From an early age, Dutt aspired to be an Englishman in form and manner. Though he was born in a sophisticated Hindu family, he converted to Christianity as a young man, much to the ire of his family, and adopted the first name. Michael. In his childhood, he was recognized by his teachers as a precious child with a gift of literary talent (His early exposure to English education and European literature at home and his college inspired) him to imitate the English in taste, manners and intellect. Since his adolescence he started believing that he was born on the wrong side of the planet, and that his society was unable to appreciate his talent. He also believed that the West would be more receptive to his creative genius Madhusudan was an ardent follower of the famous English poet Lord Byron. So after adopting Christianity, he went to Europe and started composing poems and plays in English. They proved his higher level of intellectual ability. However, he failed to gain the right appreciation. With his utter frustrations he saw that he was not regarded as a native writer of English literature. Out of his frustration he composed a sonnet in Bangla "Kopotaksha Nad", which earned him huge. Reputation in Bangla Gradually he could realize that his true identity lay in Bengal and he was a sojoumer in Europe. Afterwards he regretted his fascination for England and the West. He came back to Bengal and devoted himself to Bangla literature from this period. He has written the Arts Bangla epic Meghnad Badh Kabya.
1. Choose the correct answer from the alternatives.
(a) The word 'ardent' stands for — .
(i) very dutiful (ii) very famous
(iii) very appropriate (iv) very eager
Answer: (a) (iv). very eager
(b) The first epic in Bangla literature is —
(i) Mochas has an (ii) Megh Nad Badh Kabya
(iii) Agnibina (iv) Soner Tori
Answer: (a) (ii) Megh Nad Badh Kabya
(c) What is the main purpose of the author of this passage?
(i) to sketch Michael's life
(ii) to describe Michael's separation from his
Fa (iii) to state Michael's literary genius
(iv (iv) to highlight Michael's conversion to Christianity
Answer: (c) (iii) to state Michael's literary genius
(d) Dutt was born in ---.
(i) West Bengal (ii) West Pakistan
(iii) East Bengal (iv) Southern India
Answer: (d) (iii) East Bengal
(e) The writings of Madhusudan were mostly
(i)by (i) Kipling (iiByron
(iii) Homer (iv) Wordsworth
Answer: (e) (ii) Byron
(f) Dutt was of sonnet in Bengali literature.
(i) a follower (ii) the initiator
(iii) only composer (iv) a poet
Answer: (f) (ii) the initiator
(g) The word 'ire' refers to
(i) erosion (iii) experience (iii) irregular iv) anger
Answer: (g) (iv) anger
Extra Questions:
(1). 'Appreciation' in the fourth Dara. could be best replaced by –.
(i) Accomplishment - (ii) appropriate
(iii) praise (iv) admiration
Answer: (1) (iv) admiration
(2) 'Sagordari' is the name of a
(i) market for (ii) thana
(iii) union (iv) village
Answer: (2) (iv) village
(3) Madhusudan was a popular
(i) poet of Parish (ii) Bengali poet and dramatis
(iii) Bengali poet (iv) English
Answer: (3) (ii) Bengali poet and dramatist
(4) He went to — after adopting Christianity.
(i) Europe (ii) America
(iii) London (iv) Australia
Answer: (4) (i) Europe
(5) He was born in a — family. .
(i) Hindu (ii) Muslim (iii) Christian (iv) Buddhist
Answer: (5) (i) Hindu
(6) Madhusudan Dutt was a poet of -
(i) 17th century (ii) 18th century
(iii) 19th century (iv) 20th century
Answer(6)(iii) 19th century
(7) Dust’s birth place is –
(i) Monipur (ii) Sagordari
(iii) Monpura
(iv) Sagorpara
Answer: (7) (ii) Sagordari
(8) Who had written the first Bangla epic?
(i) Dutt
(ii) Sagordar
(iii) Monpura
(iv) Sufia Kamal
Answer: (8) (i) Dutt
(9) He introduced "Aunitrackshar Chhanda" to___
() to - (i) English Literature (ii) Greek Literature
() Bangla (iii) Bangka Literature (iv) Chinese Literature
Answer: (9) (iii) Bangla literature
(10) He composed a sonnet in Bangla named ----.
(i) Kopotaksha Nad (ii) Matir Kanna
(iii) Birronggona (iv) Modhumala
Answer: (10) (i) Kopotaksha Nad
(11)Where did Michael pass most of his European days?
(ii) France (ii) England
(iii) India (iii) Bangladesh
Answer: (11) (ii) England
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(12) What does the expression "The be more receptive to his create the passage mean?
(i) The West would give him money
(ii) The West would treat him like a English man
(iii) The West would abandon him .
(iv) The West would appreciate his talent
Answer: (12) (iv) The West would appreciate his talent
(13) Which of the following has the close of the word "popular used in line1?
(i) polluted (ii) changing
(iii) inventing (iv) liked, enjoyed or supported by people
Answer: (13) (iv) liked, enjoyed and supported by people
(14) Which of the following indicates so what comported by peony higher level of intellectual ability best?
(i) his adopting Christianity (ii) his poetry and drama
(iii) his teacher's appreciation (iv) his social work
Answer: (14) (ii) his poetry and drama
(15) Dutt ---- to be an Englishman,
(i) hated (ii) desired (iii) ignored (iv)acted
Answer: (15) (ii) desired
(16) 'Kopotaksha Nad' is a ---
(i) drama (ii) story (iii) sonnet (iv) lyric
Answer: (16) (iii) sonnet
(17) He regretted his — for English society
(i) hatred (ii) fame (iii) reputation (iv) fascination
Answer: (17) (iv) fascination
(18) Madhusudan started believing that his - was unable to appreciate his intellect.
(i) society (ii) family (iii) country (iv) village
Answer: (18) (i) society
(19) We was born on the bank of the river
(i) Kapotaksha (ii) Yamuna
(iii) Meghna (iv) Buriganga
Answer: (19) (i) Kapotaksha
(20) He took Christianity as — man.
(i) a young (ii) an old
(iii) a brave (iv) an English
Answer: (20 (i) a young
2. Answer the following questions.
(a) What was the belief of Michael from his adolescence? .
Answer: (a) From his adolescence Michael believed that and he was born on the wrong side of the planet that his society was unable to appreciate his intellect. He also believed that the West would be more receptive to his creative genius
(b) "Gradually he could realize that his true ardently lies here in Bengal and he was a sojourner " Europe." Explain in 2/3 sentences.
Answer: (b) Failing to get the right appreciation in Europe, frustration. Michael composed "Kopotaksha Nad' which earned him huge fame in Bangla. Then he realized his mistake and concentrated on Bangla literature
(c) Where was Michael Madhusudan Dutt born?
Answer: (c) Michael Madhusudan Dutt was born in a sophisticated Hindu family in Sagordari on the bank of the Kapotaksho river, a village in Keshobpur Upazilla under Jashore district.
(d) Do you think Dust’s family approved him when
he changed his religion? Why or Why not?
Answer: (d) Dutt's family didn't approve him when he changed his religion. They were not happy with Dutt's decision as it was a shame for them.
(e) How was Michael's higher level in intellectual ability exposed?
Answer: (e) Michael's higher level of intellectual ability was exposed in his early age when he studied English literature at home and his college inspired him to imitate the English in taste, manners and intellect.
Extra Questions:
(1) What was the impression of Dust’s family on his conversion to Christianity?
Answer: (1) His family was very angry on his conversion to Christianity. They didn't like it at all.
(2) Why did Dutt was start writing in Bangla?
Answer: (2) Dutt started writing Bangla out of frustration because the west didn't appreciate his English writings
(3) What did he get from Europe?
Answer: (3) He failed to gain the right appreciation of his talent from Europe because he was a sojourner in Europe. As a result, he was frustrated and regretted for his fascination for England.
(4) Why did he return to his native land language? Why
Answer: (4) He returned to his native land and language because he felt the pull of his native land and his true identity lay in Bengal and so he devoted himself to Bangla literature.
(5) Do you support that he was an uncommon Talent? Give reasons in 2/3 sentences.
Answer: (5) Yes, I support it because he was a versatile genius both in English and Bangla literature. He earned huge reputation for his sonnet Kapotaksha Nad. Besides, he was the first Bangla poet to write the epic 'Meghnad Badh Kabya'.
(6) What frustrated Michael Madhusudan Dutt during his stay in Europe? Explain in 2/3sentences.
Answer: (6) When Michael was not esteemed as a native writer of English literature, he became frustrated during his stay in Europe. He also didn't get the right appreciation.
(7) Why did Dutt use to believe that he was born on the wrong side of the planet?
Answer: (7) Dutt used to believe that he was born on the wrong side of the planet because he was infatuated with English literature
(8) What was the ambition of Michael Madhusudan Dutt in early age?
Answer: (8) In his early age Michael Madhusudan Dutt desired to be an Englishman in form and manner.
(9) Do you think Michael Madhusudan Dutt was a successful writer? Why/Why not?
Answer: (9) Yes, of course. He was a successful writer because he wrote sonnet in Bengali, a good many dramas, farce, and an epic named Meghnad Badh Kabya'. He also wrote dramas and novels in Sanskrit
(10) How were Michel’s writings evaluated by the West?
Answer: (10) Michael's writings. in spite of proving his higher level of intellectual ability, were not appreciated by the West because he was a sojourer in Europe.
(11) How was Duet higher level of intellectual ability exposed?
Answer: (11) Dutt's higher level of intellectual ability was exposed with the publication of his English poetry and drama.
(12) What was the impact of ‘Kopotaksho Nad’ ?
Answer: (12) The publication of "Kapotaksho Nad had a huge impact in the career of Madhusudan Dutt as it earned him a huge reputation.
Bangla Translation
মাইকেল মধুসূদন দত্ত, যিনি মধুসূদন নামে পরিচিত, ছিলেন উনিশ শতকের একজন বিখ্যাত বাঙালি কবি এবং নাট্যকার। যশোর জেলার কেশবপুর উপজেলার কপোতাক্ষ নদীর তীরে সাগরদাড়িতে তাঁর জন্ম। ছোটবেলা থেকেই দত্ত রূপ ও আচার-আচরণে একজন ইংরেজ হতে চেয়েছিলেন। যদিও তিনি একটি পরিশীলিত হিন্দু পরিবারে জন্মগ্রহণ করেছিলেন, তবুও তিনি যুবক বয়সে খ্রিস্টধর্ম গ্রহণ করেছিলেন, যা তার পরিবারের ক্রোধের কারণ হয়েছিল এবং প্রথম নামটি গ্রহণ করেছিলেন মাইকেল। শৈশবে, তিনি তাঁর শিক্ষকদের কাছে সাহিত্য প্রতিভার এক মূল্যবান সন্তান হিসেবে স্বীকৃতি পেয়েছিলেন (বাড়িতে ইংরেজি শিক্ষা এবং ইউরোপীয় সাহিত্যের সাথে তার প্রাথমিক যোগাযোগ এবং তার কলেজ অনুপ্রাণিত করেছিল)। রুচি, আচরণ এবং বুদ্ধিমত্তায় তিনি ইংরেজদের অনুকরণ করতে শুরু করেছিলেন। কৈশোর থেকেই তিনি বিশ্বাস করতে শুরু করেছিলেন যে তিনি গ্রহের ভুল দিকে জন্মগ্রহণ করেছেন এবং তাঁর সমাজ তাঁর প্রতিভার প্রশংসা করতে অক্ষম। তিনি আরও বিশ্বাস করেছিলেন যে পশ্চিমা বিশ্ব তাঁর সৃজনশীল প্রতিভার প্রতি আরও বেশি গ্রহণযোগ্য হবে। মধুসূদন ছিলেন বিখ্যাত ইংরেজ কবি লর্ড বায়রনের একজন প্রবল অনুসারী। তাই খ্রিস্টধর্ম গ্রহণের পর, তিনি ইউরোপে যান এবং ইংরেজিতে কবিতা এবং নাটক রচনা শুরু করেন। তারা তার উচ্চতর বৌদ্ধিক দক্ষতার প্রমাণ দেয়। তবে, তিনি সঠিক মূল্যায়ন অর্জন করতে ব্যর্থ হন। তার চরম হতাশার সাথে তিনি দেখতে পান যে তাকে ইংরেজি সাহিত্যের স্থানীয় লেখক হিসেবে বিবেচনা করা হয় না। তার হতাশা থেকে তিনি বাংলায় "কপোতাক্ষ নাদ" নামে একটি সনেট রচনা করেন, যা তাকে বিশাল অর্জন করে। বাংলায় খ্যাতি ধীরে ধীরে তিনি বুঝতে পারেন যে তার আসল পরিচয় বাংলায় এবং তিনি ইউরোপে একজন প্রবাসী ছিলেন। পরবর্তীতে তিনি ইংল্যান্ড এবং পশ্চিমাদের প্রতি তার আকর্ষণের জন্য অনুতপ্ত হন। তিনি বাংলায় ফিরে আসেন এবং এই সময় থেকে বাংলা সাহিত্যে নিজেকে নিবেদিত করেন। তিনি "আর্টস বাংলা মহাকাব্য মেঘনাদ বধ কাব্য" রচনা করেছেন।
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Read the passage carefully and answer the questions following it.
Michael Madhusudan Dutt was a popular 19th-century Bengali poet and dramatist. He was born in Sagordari on the bank of the Kopotaksho River, a village in Keshobpur Upozila under Jessore district.
From an early age, Dutt aspired to be an Englishman in form and manner. Though he was born in a sophisticated Hindu family, he took Christianity as a young man, much to the ire of his family, and adopted the first name Michael. In his childhood, he was recognised by his teachers as a precious child with a gift of literary talent. His early exposure to English education and European literature at home and his college inspired him to imitate the English in taste, manners and intellect.
Since his adolescence he started believing that he was born on the wrong side of the planet, and that his society was unable to appreciate his intellect. He also believed that the West would be more receptive to his creative genius. Michael was an ardent follower of the famous English poet Lord Byron. So after adopting Christianity, he went to Europe and started composing poetry and drama almost entirely in English. They proved his higher level of intellectual ability. However, he failed to gain the right appreciation. With his utter frustrations he saw that he was not regarded as a native writer of English literature. Out of his frustration he composed a sonnet in Bangla “Kopotaksha Nad”, which earned him huge reputation in Bangla. Gradually he could realise that his true identity lies here in this Bengal and he was a sojourner in Europe. Afterwards he regretted his attraction for England and the Occident. He came to Bengal and devoted himself to Bangla literature from this period. He is the poet to write the first Bangla epic Meghand Badh Kabya.
(Source: Wikipedia)
1. Choose the best answer from the alternatives. 1×7=7
Madhusudan was a popular —.
2. i) poet of Urdu ii) Bangali poet and dramatist
iii) Bengali poet iv) English poet
He went to — after adopting Christianity.
i) Europe ii) America iii) Africa iv) Australia
He was born in a — family.
i) Hindu ii) Muslim iii) Christian iv) Buddhist
He was born oh the bank of river —.
i) Kapotaksha ii) Jamuna iii) Meghna iv) Nabaganga
He took Christianity as —- man.
i) a young ii) an old iii) a brave iv) an English
Madhusudan started believing that his — was unable to appreciate his intellect.
i) society ii) family iii) country iv) village
He was — of Lord Byron.
i) an ardent follower ii) a student iii) a teacher iv) a friend
Extra Practices
He started writing in — in Europe.
i) Bangla ii) Hindi iii) Urdu iv) English
He devoted himself to — literature.
i) English ii) Bangla iii) Urdu iv) Hindi
He wrote the first — epic.
i) Bangla ii) English iii) Urdu iv) Arabic
Answer the following questions. 2×5 = 10
a) Where was Madhusudan born?
b) What did he start believing since his adolescence?
c) What did he aspire to be from his early age?
d) What did he adopt as a young man?
e) What is the name of his Bangla sonnet?
Extra Practices
1. What do you know about Michael Madhusudan Dutt?
2. What inspired him to imitate the English?
3. What did he do after adopting Christianity?
4. What could he realise gradually?
5. Do you think he gained the right appreciation in Europe?
1. a. ii) Bengali poet and dramatist; b. i) Europe; c. i) Hindu; d. i) Kapotaksha; e. i) a young; f. i) ‘j society; g. i) an ardent follower; h. iv) English; i. ii) Bangla; j. i) Bangla.
2. a. Madhusudan was born in Sagardari on the bank of the river Kapotaksha in Jessore.
He started believing that he was born on the wrong side of the planet and his society was unable to evaluate his intellect.
He aspired to be an Englishman in form and manner from his early age.
He adopted Christianity as a young man.
The name of his Bangla sonnet is ‘Kapataksha Nad.
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