EXERICISES ON HE HAD SUCH QUIETEYES1.In stanza 1, what does the phrase, the two pools of lies refer to?The mans eyes2.Explain the meaning of the last line of stanza 1 And to render him paradiseTo give the man happiness / joy / pleasure3.Which line in stanza 3 shows that the person had made a mistake?If only shed been wise.4.In your words, explain the main theme of the poem.The theme is about exploration of human feelings in a relationship whereby the persona has gone through a bad experience of betrayal and advises others to be careful when starting a relationship.5.Why do you think the writer says that the mans eyes are layered with the thinnest ice?To show deception as the man disguises his true intention because eyes usually mirrors ones feelings and innermost thoughts6.Explain the advice given in this line:i.Be sure that nice really means niceIt means that when you befriend someone, the person must be trustful, sincere, kind and pleasant.ii.Never to compromise.In your own words, what do you think the persona means by the statement.Not to give up ones principles7.What should she have listened to?To the advice by her elders and family8.Why should she not have compromised?The she would not have been betrayed / cheated / deceived9.Be sure that nice really means niceWhat do you think this phrase means?It means that when you befriend someone, the person must be trustful, sincere, kind and pleasant.10.What is the advice that is given in the second stanza?Never to give up ones principles / values / beliefs to men who like to flirt and are only looking for pleasure11.What happened when she did not listen to the advice?She was betrayed / hurt / let down / deceived.12.Which line tells you not to take chances?Then youll never be losing at dice.13.In your own words,i.What do you think about the advice given in the last stanza?It is a good advice for young girls so that they will not be taken advantage and are able to differentiate between sincerity and falsehood.ii.What can happen if girls do not listen to the advice?They would be played out / cheated / deceived / betrayed / hurt.14.From stanza 2, what should the woman have done?She should have listened to the advice given to her that is not to give up her principles /values / beliefs.15.What does the poet mean when he says, Shed be free ofthe hows and whys?She would not be asking herself why she had been cheated / betrayed / hurt.16.What can you say about the womans character from the stanza 2 and 3?She is regretful and is helpful as she advises other girls from falling into the same boat.17.What is the personas advice in the last stanza?She wants the other young girls to be careful when starting a relationship and the relationship must be based on true love.18.Which line in stanza 2 tells you that the persona may have been deceived?If only shed been wise.19.Why does the persona not realise she has been deceived?She is nave and gullible to believe the mans lies as true love.20.Which word in the poem is similar topleading?Imploring21.What message do you get from reading the poem?To be careful when starting a relationship and not gamble with affections to avoid serious consequences.22.How does the man try to persuade the woman to be nice?Using his eyes to make her feel compelled her to be nice to him23.From stanza 2,i.What advice does the woman ignore?Never to compromise with pleasure seeking guys.ii.Describe the poets tone in this stanza?Sympathetic towards the girls situation.24.Suggest a theme of the poem.Exploration of human feelings in a relationship / Betrayal of love / Deception25.Why did the poet describe the mans eyes as two pools of lies?He eyes were showing signs of love but those eyes were actually disguising his actual intentions of deception.26.What do you think the phrase,lose your heartmeans?Falling in love.27.What kind of image does the wordparadisegive?Happiness28.What is the advice given to young girls in stanza 3? Explain using your own words?Young girls should be careful when starting a relationship and their relationship should be based on true love and not merely physical attraction.31How does the man appear to the woman?Sincere and loving32From stanza 2, how could the woman be wise?She should have listened to the advice given by the elders and her family.33From stanza 2, what is the advice given?Never to give up ones principles / values / beliefs to men who like to flirt and are only looking for pleasure34What is your opinion on the advice given in the poem?It is a good advice to help / save other young girls from falling into the trap of deception and get hurt.35What did the girl not realise about the mans eyes?They were full of lies36Why do think the eyes are described as two pools?To show the severity / seriousness / of deceit in both eyes37How was the man making use of his eyes?Using his eyes to deceive her into thinking that he needed someone to love.38In your own words, do you think the girl was charmed by the man? Give a reason.Yes, she was because she believed that his quiet eyes were signalling love. 39What is the main theme in the poem?Exploration of human feelings in a relationship / Betrayal of love / Deception40Why do you think the poet uses the words,be sure that nice really means nice in her advice? In your own words, give a reason to support your answer.It means that when you befriend someone, the person must be trustful, sincere, kind and pleasant so that the relationship is based on true love and not on physical attraction.41What are the mans eyes compared to?Two pools42Write two words that are related to feelings of happiness.niceparadise43How do you think the man managed to charm the girl into accepting him? In your own words, give a reason to support your answer.Using his sincere looking eyes which disguised his insincerity to make her think that he truly loves her.44In stanza 1, what did the persona think the mansquiet eyeswere conveying to her?He was longing for love and companionship.45What truth did the persona finally learn about the mans quiet eyes?His quiet eyes were actually filled with deceit as she was left heart-broken.46Which line in stanza 3 suggests that we will not lose out or get hurt if we are cautious?Then youll never be losing at dice.47What do you think happened to the persona when she allowed herself to be compromised?She was cheated and hurt.48What advice would you give a friend who had met a stranger?I would advise her / him to be very careful make sure that the person is thoroughly sincere and innocent.49Why does the girl believe the man cares for her?He shows her that he is in love with her through his sincere-looking quiet eyes.50Write two words related to happiness?niceparadise51What do you think the man said to convince the girl to accept him? In your own words, give a reason to support your answer.He must have said that he truly love her because she believed in him and had willing given up her principles to show her love to him.52What does the poet mean by the following lines?i.He had such quiet eyes?His eyes were sincere-looking and were sign of love.ii.Shed free from the hows and whysShe would not be asking herself why she had been cheated / betrayed / hurt.53What is the poets tone of voice when she criticises the man for using trickery to charm the woman?The tone was serious but at the same time understanding and sympathetic towards the girl.54Do you think this kind of human relationship is difficult to handle? Give a reason for your answer.No, if the person involved, is not easily influenced by sweet nothings and is more careful when going into a relationship.55What does the title of the poem suggest about the poets feelings concerning the pair of eyes?The man concerned has insincere and deceit eyes.56Give two reasons why the persona thinks the eyes are so irresistible?i.He was using the eyes to breath desolate / sad / unhappy signsii.Imploring / pleading / begging her to be nice.57Do you think the woman charmed by the man has been foolish? Give a reason for your answer.Yes, because she too nave to realise that the man was a cheater and finally she was ditched / betrayed / hurt.58What does the expressionquiet eyessuggest the nature of the man?He was not a trustworthy / sincere / loving person.59Give two reasonsthose quiet eyesmade the woman give in to his woes.He was using the eyes to breath desolate / sad / unhappy signsImploring / pleading / begging her to be nice.60If you met a man and fell in love with him, would you believe him by looking at the expression in his eyes? Why?No, not really, as eyes can be deceiving and do not reveal the true identity or character of a person.61What does the first stanza imply?The girl is unaware that the man she is in relationship with only wants pleasure from her and he plays with her feelings using his sincere looking eyes.62Give a word from the poem which meansgiving up something to reach an agreement.Compromise63Explain what the expression hows and whys means?It is an idiom that refers to confusion where the person is asking herself why and how she allowed herself to be betrayed..64What lesson can you learn from the last stanza?When starting a relationship, one has to be extra careful in recognising the partners true intention, differentiate between sincerity and falsehood and may only meet the right person after losing their hearts a few times .