MCQ Questions for Class 10 English First Flight Chapter 11 The Proposal
I. Read the extracts given below and attempt ANY ONE, by answering the questions that follow.
Never mind about my people! The Lomovs have all been honourable people, and not one has ever been tried for embezzlement, like your grandfather!
CHUBUKOV: You Lomovs have had lunacy in your family, all of you!
NATALYA: All, all, all!
CHUBUKOV: Your grandfather was a drunkard, and your younger aunt, Nastasya Mihailovna, ran away with an architect, and so on…
LOMOV: And your mother was hump-backed. [Clutches at his heart] Something pulling in my side… My head…. Help! Water!
CHUBUKOV: Your father was a guzzling gambler!
Question 1.
Choose the option that correctly identifies the tone of the characters in the given extract.
(1) antagonism
(2) humour
(3) contempt
(4) irony
(A) (l)and (2)
(B) (2) and (4)
(C) (l)and (3)
(D) (3) and (4)
Answer:
(C) (l)and (3)
Explanation:
The tone of the characters is that of dislike and resentment (antagonism) and disapproval and disrespect (contempt).
Question 2.
The playwright’s intention in the given extract is to
(A) throw light upon the weaknesses of the rich in any society.
(B) emphasize that family history is important in a marriage proposal.
(C) satirise the superficiality of the upper class in Russian society.
(D) send a message that ego is not healthy in any relationship.
Answer:
(C) satirise the superficiality of the upper class in Russian society.
Explanation:
The playwright is making fun of the upper class in the Russian society.
Question 3.
If according to Chubukov and Natalya, Lomovs are not “honourable people”, why do they still consider Lomov’s proposal?
(A) Natalya can take care of her father if she marries close by.
(B) They were exaggerating in the argument and didn’t mean it.
(C) They understand that honour is superficial ancFoverrated.
(D) Lomov’s status in society supersedes everything. ’
Answer:
(D) Lomov’s status in society supersedes everything. ’
Question 4.
Imagine you found the playwright’s notes for each scene in the play and noticed that some of the words were missing.
Choose the option that fills the missing words most appropriately. A conversation that starts pleasantly quickly turns into a (i) ……….. argument. With (ii) …….. of Oxen Meadows at the heart of the matter, Lomov and Natalya quarrel and are later joined by Chubukov. Thus, begins a (iii)……… of insults, accusations and name-calling. All (iv)………… disappears. Eventually, Lomov leaves clutching at his heart, his foot numb.
(A) (i) petty; (ii) history; (iii) series; (iv) politeness
(B) (i) vicious; (ii) ownership; (iii) circus; (iv) civility
(C) (i) curious; (ii) land; (iii) outpouring; (iv) laughter
(D) (i) ugly; (ii) neighbourhood ; (iii) barrage; (iv) goodness
Answer:
(B) (i) vicious; (ii) ownership; (iii) circus; (iv) civility
Explanation:
Vicious means spiteful or malicious. Ownership means; being owner of something. Circus (here) means show or extravaganza. Civility means politeness and graciousness.
Question 5.
Which of the following options comes closest to the meaning of ‘tried’ as used in the extract?
(A) She mastered the game through a process of trial and error.
(B) He followed the trial closely and was seen in court every day.
(C) This had been a tried and tested formula for the organisation.
(D) They tried with all their might to repeat their earlier successes.
Answer:
(B) He followed the trial closely and was seen in court every day.
Explanation:
In the given extract, tried refers to proceedings of a court case which is closest to that used in option (b)
II. Read the extracts given below and attempt ANY ONE, by answering the questions that follow. CHUBUKOV: What a weight off my shoulders, ouf
NATALYA: But, still you will admit now that Guess is worse than Squeezer.
LOMOV: Better!
NATALYA: Worse!
CHUBUKOV: Well, that’s a way to start your family bliss! Have some champagne!
LOMOV: He’s better!
NATALYA: Worse! Worse! Worse!
CHUBUKOV: [trying to shout her down] Champagne! Champagne!
Question 1.
Which of the following titles of Shakespeare’s plays might best apply to the relationship of Lomov and Natalya’s relationship?
(A) The Taming of the Shrew
(B) Romeo and Juliet
(C) As You Like It
(D) Two Gentlemen of Verona
Answer:
(C) As You Like It
Question 2.
How would you characterise Chubukov’s mood based on the given extract?
(A) cautious and celebratory
(B) relieved and jubilant
(C) merry, yet thoughtful
(D) grateful, yet hurt
Answer:
(B) relieved and jubilant
Explanation:
Chubukov is relaxed and celebrating the moment.
Question 3.
Based on the extract, Lomov and Natalya’s closing lines can best be seen as
(A) a humorous and ironic take on typical marriage vows.
(B) a reflection of their affections for Guess and Squeezer. –
(C) a sign of the prospective instability in their marital bliss.
(D) the writer’s statement that disagreement is part of marriage.
Answer:
(A) a humorous and ironic take on typical marriage vows.
Explanation:
The closing remarks of Lomov and atalya in the extract are sarcastic and funny.
Question 4.
Choose the option that correctly uses the idioms to the fill in the blanks of the paragraph below. In a team, it is important to (i)……….. Otherwise, you would become (ii)………….. and incur the displeasure of the others. When that happens, you might feel (iii)………… However, for the others, not having to carry you along would be a (iv)…………
(A) (i) pull your weight; (ii) dead weight; (iii) the weight of the world on your shoulders; (iv) weight off the shoulders.
(B) (i) weight yourself; (ii) the weight of the world on your shoulder; (iii) like dead weight; (iv) weight off their shoulders
(C) (i) throw weight around; (ii) worth your weight in gold; (iii) weight off your shoulders; (iv) dead weight
(D) (i) lend weight to someone; (ii) heavy weight; (iii) like pulling your weight; (iv) weight off their shoulders
Answer:
(A) (i) pull your weight; (ii) dead weight; (iii) the weight of the world on your shoulders; (iv) weight off the shoulders.
Explanation:
Pull your weight refers to join hands and get together. Dead weight refers to becoming a burden on team, society, etc. The weight of the world on your shoulders refers to feeling overburdened. Weight off the shoulder refers to feeling relived after removing of some burden.
Question 5.
The liberal use of exclamatory marks in the given extract indicate that the characters are expressing
(A) apologies in a solemn and heartfelt tone. _
(B) good counsel and advice in a serious matter.
(C) reconciliation on matters leading to argument.
(D) strong feelings with a raised voice.
Answer:
(D) strong feelings with a raised voice.
Explanation:
The characters in the passage are expressing their surprise in the given extract.
III. Read the extracts given below and attempt ANY ONE, by answering the questions that follow.
But, please, Stephen Stepanovitch, how can they be yours? Do be a reasonable man. My aunt’s grandmother gave the Meadows for the temporary and free use of your grandfather’s peasants. The peasants used the land for forty years and got accustomed to it as if it was their own, when it happened that
Question 1.
Who is the speaker of above lines?
(A) Stephan Stepanovitch
(B) Grandmother
(C) Lomov
(D) Natalya
Answer:
(C) Lomov
Question 2.
Why did his aunt’s grand mother give the meadows?
(A) For temporary and free use.
(B) In return for making bricks for her
(C) In charity
(D) Both (A) and (B) are correct
Answer:
(D) Both (A) and (B) are correct
Explanation:
The aunt’s grandmother had given the meadows for small time period and without any rent 1 or on charity.
Question 3.
Why did the peasants treat the land as their own?
(A) It was their own land
(B) They had used it for forty years
(C) They had got accustomed to it as their own.
(D) Both (B) and (C)
Answer:
Option (B) and (C) are correct.
Explanation:
The presents had been using the land for more than forty years and had started treating it as their own land.
Question 4.
What light do these lines throw on the speaker’s character? He is ……
(A) logical
(B) Rational
(C) Polite
(D) All the above
Answer:
(D) All the above
Explanation:
These lines tell us that Lomov is logical (reasonable having common sense), rational (normal) and gracious (polite).
Question 5.
Find the synonym of ‘Sensible’ from the above passage
(A) reasonable
(B) temporary
(C) accustomed
(D) free
Answer:
(A) reasonable
Explanation:
Reasonable means sensible. Temporary means for short period of time only. Accustomed means used to. Free means independent and without any charge.
IV. Read the extracts given below and attempt ANY ONE, by answering the questions that follow.
“Please don’t shout! You can shout yourself hoarse in your own house but here I must ask you to restrain yourself!”
Question 1.
Who is the speaker?
(A) Lomov
(B) Natalya
(C) Chubukov
(D) None
Answer:
(B) Natalya
Question 2.
Who is the speaker speaking to?
(A) Lomov
(B) Natalya
(C) Chubukov
(D) Stephan
Answer:
(A) Lomov
Question 3.
What is the dispute over?
(A) Over the ownership of oxen meadows.
(B) Over their relationship
(C) Over their marriage
(D) Over their love affair.
Answer:
(A) Over the ownership of oxen meadows.
Explanation:
Natalya and Lomov are arguing over
Question 4.
Which word describes the speaker the best?
(A) Possessive
(B) Short tempered
(C) Polite
(D) Both (A) and (B)
Answer:
(D) Both (A) and (B)
Explanation:
The speaker is shown to be careful of his belongings (possessive) and getting angry very quickly (short-tempered).
Question 5.
What does the word ‘restrain’ mean?
(A) Uncontrolled
(B) Unchecked
(C) Control
(D) Limited
Answer:
(C) Control
Explanation:
Uncontrolled and Unchecked are close antonyms of restrain. Limited means in short supply. Control means restraint.
V. Read the extracts given below and attempt ANY ONE, by answering the questions that follow.
“Why, you’re in evening dress Well, never Are you going to a ball or what? Though must say you look better …”
Explanation:
Lomov was planning to propose Natalya that night. ‘
Question 3.
The speaker is very…………
(A) happy
(B) Relaxed
(C) Possessive
(D) Old
Answer:
(C) Possessive
Explanation:
The speaker has shown to be very careful about own belongings.
Question 4.
Did the speaker seem happy to the listener?
(A) No
(B) Yes
(C) Neutral
(D) Not at all
Answer:
(B) Yes
Question 5.
What does the word ‘ball mean here?
(A) A toy
(B) Cricket ball
(C) A formal dance party
(D) None of the above
Answer:
(C) A formal dance party
Explanation:
Ball is generally understood as a toy or as a sport equipment. In this extract, however, ball refers to a formal dance party.
VI. Read the extracts given below and attempt ANY ONE, by answering the questions that follow.
These meadows aren’t worth much to me. They only come to five dessiatins, and are worth perhaps 300 roubles, but can’t stand unfairness. Say what you will, can’t stand unfairness.
Question 1.
What was the measurement of the meadows?
(A) 5 acres
(B) 5 sQuestion meters
(C) 5 dessiatins
(D) 5 Km
Answer:
(C) 5 dessiatins
Question 2.
How much are the meadows worth approximately?
(A) 500 roubles
(B) 200 roubles
(C) 300 roubles
(D) 400 roubles
Answer:
(C) 300 roubles
Question 3.
Natalya’s family had the land for nearly……….. years.
(A) two hundred
(B) three hundred
(C) four hundred
(D) forty
Answer:
(D) forty
Question 4.
Identify the speaker and the listener of the above lines.
(A) Natalya/Lomov
(B) Lomov/Natalya
(C) Natalya/Chubukov
(D) Chubukov/Lomov
Answer:
(A) Natalya/Lomov
Question 5.
Find a word in the extract that means ‘not based on what is just or fair?
(A) Unfairness
(B) Fairly
(C) fairway
(D) fairness
Answer:
(A) Unfairness