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4. What does the line “Never changed is the battle by curse or regret” mean?
(a) Battles can be changed by using curses and regret.

(b) Complaining and regret won’t alter the outcome of a battle.

(c) Cursing is an effective strategy in a battle.
5. What does the poem say about the test of courage?

(a) The test of courage is how you deal with success.
(b) Courage is only needed when facing victory.

(c) The test of courage is how you handle adversity.

B. Answer the questions briefly.

1. How does the poem describe courage in the face of challenges?

2. What does the poet suggest one should do when things go against them?

3. According to the poem, how should one respond to misfortune?

4. What is the test of courage, as mentioned in the poem?

5. Why is courage important when things are difficult or scary?

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C. Think and Answer.

1. Reflect on the significance of the repetition of the phrase “call on your courage”
throughout the poem. What effect does this repetition have on the reader’s
perception of courage?
2. How would you explain courage to a friend using your own words?

D. Answer these questions with reference to context.
1. “Though you fail to succeed, do not fail as a man.”

(a) What does it mean to “fail to succeed”?
(b) What are the two key qualities emphasized in the quote to help us face
challenges and failures in life?

2. “And who fights a good fight, though he struggle in vain, Shall have many a
vict’ry to pay for his pain.”
(a) What does the line “And who fights a good fight, though he struggle in
vain” suggest about the value of perseverance and determination ?

(b) What does the phrase “many a vict’ry to pay for his pain” mean, and
how does it apply to the challenges we face in life?”

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