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Mother’s Day – MCQ
Q1. Who is the writer of the play “Mother’s Day”?
A. A.J. Cornin
B. William Wordworth
C. Patrick Pringle
D. J.B. Priestley
Q2. What does the play “Mother’s Day” talk about?
A. Status of the mother in the family
B. Status of the father in the family
C. Status of the children in the family
D. Status of the family in the society
Q3. How does the author describe Mrs. Fitzgerald?
A. Worried looking
B. Sinister looking
C. Has a deep voice
D. Both (B) and (C)
Q4. Mrs. Fitzgerald is a __________ of Mrs. Pearson.
A. relative
B. neighbour
C. maid
D. None of the above
Q5. “It’s wonderful having a real ____________ living next door.” Complete the dialogue.
A. doctor
B. writer
C. fortune-teller
D. chef
Q6. Where did Mrs. Fitzgerald learn to tell the future?
A. The West
B. The East
C. The Middle-East
D. Not mentioned in the play
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Q7. How does Mrs. Pearson describe her family members?
A. Thoughtless and selfish
B. Pleasant and helpful
C. Hardworking
D. Mindful
Q8. In what endeavour does Mrs. Fitzgerald help Mrs. Pearson?
A. To see future
B. To make her family treat her well
C. To run errands
D. None of the above
Q9. How would you describe Mrs. Pearson?
A. Dominating
B. Considerate
C. Compliant
D. Both (B) and (C)
Q10. How does Mrs. Fitzgerald plan to help Mrs. Pearson?
A. By talking to Mrs. Pearson’s family
B. By listening to Mrs. Pearson rants
C. By swapping personalities with Mrs. Pearson
D. Both (A) and (B)
Q11. Mrs. Pearson was ___________ about Mrs. Fitzgerald’s plan.
A. excited
B. hesitant
C. sure
D. envious
Q12. What is the first thing that Dorris does as soon as she enters the house?
A. Asks her mother to give her tea
B. Asks her mother to cook something for her
C. Asks her mother about her day
D. Asks her mother to iron her yellow silk
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Q13. What makes Dorris astounded as soon as she enters the house?
A. The sight of her mother smoking
B. Because the tea was not ready
C. Because her mother was not there
D. None of the above
Q14. Where was Dorris headed for the night?
A. She had to work overtime
B. She was going out with Charlie Spence
C. She was going for her friend’s birthday
D. She had some appointment
Q15. “Buck teeth and half-witted…” Who has been described here?
A. Cyril Pearson
B. George Pearson
C. Charlie Spence
D. Mrs. Fitzgerald
Q16. What are the ‘changes’ that Mrs. Pearson referred to Cyril?
A. Change in the way she is treated by the family
B. Changes in her daily routine
C. Changes related to her work
D. None of the above
Q17. Why was Dorris red-eyed?
A. Because of an infection
B. Because of a fight
C. Because of crying
D. Because she was getting ready to head out
Q18. “Well, she’s suddenly all different.” Who said this and for whom?
A. Cyril for Dorris
B. Dorris for her mother
C. Cyril for her mother
D. George for Dorris
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Q19. How does the author describe George Pearson?
A. Pompous
B. Solemn
C. Fifty-ish
D. All of the above
Q20. What was George’s reaction when he saw his wife drinking stout during daytime?
A. He did not like it
B. He did not mind
C. He accompanied her
D. He ignored her
Q21. Mrs. Pearson tells George that he is being ___________ at the club.
A. respected
B. laughed upon
C. called names
D. Both (B) and (C)
Q22. According to Mrs. Pearson, where Cyril had been wasting his time and money?
A. Races
B. Ice shows
C. Both (A) and (B)
D. Clubbing
Q23. “It’s that silly old bag from next door- Mrs. Fitzgerald.” Who said this?
A. Dorris
B. Cyril
C. George
D. Mrs. Pearson
Q24. What does George mean when he says ‘we’re at sixes and sevens here’?
A. In a state of confusion and disorder
B. In a middle of a conflict
C. In a middle of taking a decision
D. In a state of agony
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Q25. When do Mrs. Pearson and Mrs. Fitzgerald get back to their original selves?
A. When Mrs. Pearson’s family gets to know about them
B. When they both get bored
C. When the situation goes out of hand
D. None of the above
Q26. Mrs. Pearson’s family had been _________ towards Mrs. Pearson.
A. respectful
B. polite
C. biased
D. unappreciative
Q27. Mrs. Fitzgerald asks Mrs. Pearson to be ___________ with her family.
A. rude
B. polite
C. ignorant
D. firm
Q28. What does Mrs.Pearson suggest them to do for that night?
A. Family game of rummy
B. Getting the supper ready
C. Both (A) and (B)
D. None of the above
Q29. The attitude of Mrs. Pearson’s family changes towards her. Comment.
A. No
B. Yes
C. Maybe
D. Not clear from the story
Q30. What message does the author of “Mother’s Day” try to convey?
A. To appreciate wives/ mothers for their work
B. To work hard for your mother
C. To spend time with family
D. To respect everyone
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