The Deserted Village MCQs & Summary

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1. : What is the primary theme of The Deserted Village?
(A) The beauty of war
(B) The decline of rural life and displacement of villagers
(C) The rise of monarchy
(D) The importance of education

2. : What is the name of the village described in the poem?
(A) Auburn
(B) London
(C) Canterbury
(D) Avonlea

3. : What does Goldsmith criticize in The Deserted Village?
(A) The monarchy
(B) The displacement of villagers due to economic greed
(C) The expansion of education
(D) The role of religion in society

4. : What contrast does Goldsmith make between the village and the city?
(A) The village is lively, while the city is dull
(B) The village is peaceful and moral, while the city is corrupt and materialistic
(C) The city is more welcoming than the village
(D) The village is rich, while the city is poor

5. : What literary device is commonly used in the poem?
(A) Simile
(B) Metaphor
(C) Personification
(D) All of the above

6. : What is the fate of the villagers in The Deserted Village?
(A) They become wealthy
(B) They are forced to leave and migrate elsewhere
(C) They return to rebuild the village
(D) They revolt against the rich

7. : What does Goldsmith suggest about wealth and power in the poem?
(A) They bring happiness
(B) They corrupt society and displace the poor
(C) They are necessary for progress
(D) They should be controlled by the monarchy

8. : Which historical event influenced The Deserted Village?
(A) The Industrial Revolution
(B) The American Revolution
(C) The Napoleonic Wars
(D) The Renaissance

9. : What poetic form is The Deserted Village written in?
(A) Free verse
(B) Heroic couplets
(C) Blank verse
(D) Sonnet form

10. : How does the poem end?
(A) The village is restored
(B) The poet mourns the loss of the village and reflects on its destruction
(C) The villagers return to fight back
(D) The village becomes a wealthy town

Question	Answer
Book Name	The Deserted Village
Author	Oliver Goldsmith
Year Published	1770
Book Type	Pastoral Poem, Social Critique
Main Themes	Rural Decline, Social Injustice, Corruption, Nostalgia
Setting	Auburn, an Imaginary English Village
Main Characters	The Village, Wealthy Landowners, Displaced Villagers
Symbolism	The deserted village represents loss and social decay
Literary Significance	Critiques the economic policies of 18th-century England
Writing Style	Elegiac, Descriptive, Reflective
Impact	Highlights the negative effects of industrialization on rural life

The Deserted Village MCQs & Summary
By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman | Last updated: June 5, 2025

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