The Proposal Class 10 MCQ Quiz – Test Your Knowledge

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Chapter Name: The Proposal
Author: Anton Chekhov
Book: First Flight (CBSE Class 10 English)
Question Type: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
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The Proposal

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Choose the option that correctly uses the idioms to 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) ___________.

(i) throw weight around; (ii) worth your weight in gold; (iii) weight off your shoulders; (iv) dead weight

(i) weight yourself; (ii) the weight of the world on your shoulder; (iii) like dead weight; (iv) weight off their shoulders

(i) pull your weight; (ii) dead weight; (iii) the weight of the world on your shoulders; (iv) weight off the shoulders.

(i) lend weight to someone; (ii) heavy weight; (iii) like pulling your weight; (iv) weight off their shoulders

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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!

Based on the extract, Lomov, and Natalya’s closing lines can best be seen as

a humorous and ironic take on typical marriage vows.

a sign of the prospective instability in their marital bliss.

a reflection of their affection for Guess and Squeezer.

the writer’s statement that disagreement is part of marriage.

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LOMOV: 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!

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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.

(i) ugly ; (ii) neighbourhood ; (iii) barrage; (iv) goodness

(i) curious ; (ii) land ; (iii) outpouring ; (iv) laughter

(i) petty ; (ii) history ; (iii) series; (iv) politeness

(i) vicious ; (ii) ownership ; (iii) circus ; (iv) civility

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Chubukov's role in the play serves as:

A representation of traditional values

A mirror to social hypocrisy

A catalyst for conflict

A voice of reason

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LOMOV: 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!

The playwright’s intention in the given extract is to

send a message that ego is not healthy in any relationship.

throw light upon the weaknesses of the rich in any society.

satirize the superficiality of the upper class in Russian society.

emphasize that family history is important in a marriage proposal.

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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!

The liberal use of exclamatory marks in the given extract indicates that the characters are expressing

apologies in a solemn and heartfelt tone.

reconciliation on matters leading to argument.

good counsel and advice in a serious matter.

strong feelings with a raised voice.

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What is the central theme of The Proposal?

The value of honesty and integrity

The role of luck in life

The importance of wealth and property

The absurdity of human relationships and conflicts

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The play's structure of argument-reconciliation-argument demonstrates:

The cyclical nature of human conflict

Poor communication skills

Relationship dynamics

The author's comic technique

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What is the most significant characteristic of Ivan Vassiliyitch Lomov, the protagonist?

He is timid and indecisive, often struggling to express himself.

He is hot-headed and impulsive, acting on emotions rather than reason.

He is cunning and manipulative, using his words to get what he wants.

He is confident and assertive, always getting his way.

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The title "The Proposal" is ironic because:

The actual proposal is never made

The focus is on property rather than romance

Marriage is treated as a business arrangement

The characters forget about marriage in their arguments

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If you were Lomov, how would you handle the argument with Natalya?

Engage in the argument to prove your point

Leave the house and never return

Seek mediation from Chubukov

Avoid the argument and focus on the proposal

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What symbolic significance can be attributed to the land and the dogs in the play?

They represent the characters' inner struggles and conflicts.

They signify the passing of time and the inevitability of change.

They symbolize the social status and wealth of the characters.

They embody the themes of love and relationships.

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LOMOV: 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!

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Which of the following options comes closest to the meaning of ‘tried’ as used in the extract?

This had been a tried and tested formula for the organization.

She mastered the game through a process of trial and error.

He followed the trial closely and was seen in court every day.

They tried with all their might to repeat their earlier successes.

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The argument about the dogs (Guess and Squeezer) represents:

Different approaches to hunting

The triviality of their disputes

Generation gap

Class distinctions

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How does the play portray the role of pride in human relationships?

Pride is necessary for personal growth

Pride is irrelevant to relationships

Pride strengthens relationships

Pride can lead to unnecessary conflicts

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6	JJJ	33 %	4 minutes 38 seconds	5
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Key Topics Covered in the Quiz

✔ Summary & explanation of the play
✔ Character analysis (Lomov, Natalya, Chubukov)
✔ Themes of marriage, materialism, and social status
✔ Humor and satire in the play

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