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Some say the world will end in fire, Some say in ice. From what I’ve tasted of…

XAT 2020 · Verbal and Logical Ability · 2 questions

Some say the world will end in fire, Some say in ice. From what I’ve tasted of desire I hold with those who favor fire. But, if it had to perish twice, I think I know enough of hate To know that for destruction ice Is also great And would suffice.

Question 1

Which of the following statements will the poet agree with the MOST?
  1. A. Greed can destroy one’s world.
  2. B. Both desire and hate can create self-doubt.
  3. C. Hatred destroys what desire cannot.
  4. D. Desire overpowers hatred to control humans.
  5. E. Ambition is more powerful than envy.

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Question 2

Which is the MOST UNSUITABLE title of the poem?
  1. A. The Annihilation Hypothesis
  2. B. Love and Detest- A Tale of Destruction
  3. C. How the World Ends
  4. D. Destruction by Fire and Ice
  5. E. Emotional Destruction of the World

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