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MCQ on Class 10 English First Flight Chapter 9: The Proposal

By Abdur Rohman / July 1, 2024

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Chapter 9 of the class 10 English Textbook First Flight as per the NCERT syllabus is The Proposal.

This chapter is a one-act play about a hilarious and chaotic marriage proposal between Lomov, a wealthy neighbor, and Natalya, the daughter of Stepan Chubukov, another affluent individual.

Here, we have discussed 30 Multiple Choice Questions based on the chapter. These questions will help you to learn more about the chapter and practice for your exam.

For each question below, there are four options out of which only one option is correct. After selecting your answer, click on the submit button to see the score and review your answers.

MCQ on Class 10 English First Flight Chapter 9

1. Who is the author of the play “The Proposal”?

A. Leo Tolstoy B. Anton Chekhov C. Fyodor Dostoevsky D. Maxim Gorky

2. What genre does “The Proposal” belong to?

A. Tragedy B. Farce C. Satire D. Romance

3. Who is the father of Natalya in the play?

A. Ivan Lomov B. Stepan Chubukov C. Fyodor Dostoevsky D. Pavel Chekhov

4. What is Lomov’s reason for visiting Chubukov’s house?

A. To borrow money B. To discuss business C. To propose to Natalya D. To resolve a dispute

5. What is the main cause of the argument between Lomov and Natalya?

A. Money B. Marriage C. Oxen Meadows D. Dogs

6. How does Chubukov react to Lomov’s proposal?

A. He refuses B. He is pleasantly surprised C. He becomes angry D. He ignores Lomov

7. What piece of land causes the argument between Lomov and Natalya?

A. Green Meadows B. Oxen Meadows C. Silver Meadows D. Golden Meadows

8. What is the profession of Ivan Vassilevitch Lomov?

A. Lawyer B. Landowner C. Doctor D. Merchant

9. How does the play “The Proposal” end?

A. Lomov and Natalya continue to argue B. Lomov leaves in anger C. Natalya refuses Lomov D. Chubukov disowns Natalya

10. What does Lomov suffer from?

A. Heart disease B. Nervous ailments C. Arthritis D. Diabetes

11. How old is Natalya in the play?

A. 25 B. 30 C. 20 D. 18

12. In what year was “The Proposal” written?

A. 1885 B. 1890 C. 1888–89 D. 1900

13. Which characters argue about their dogs towards the end of the play?

A. Chubukov and Lomov B. Chubukov and Natalya C. Lomov and Natalya D. Lomov and Chubukov

14. What does Lomov consider himself in terms of his social status?

A. Wealthy B. Poor C. Middle-class D. Aristocrat

15. What is the main reason for Chubukov’s blessing of Lomov’s proposal?

A. Love B. Economic sense C. Friendship D. Family pressure

16. What aspect of human nature does the play “The Proposal” primarily depict?

A. Generosity B. Quarrelsome nature C. Kindness D. Loyalty

17. How does Chekhov use humor in “The Proposal”?

A. By using puns B. Through slapstick comedy C. By highlighting trivial arguments D. With dramatic irony

18. What does the play’s ending suggest about Lomov and Natalya’s future relationship?

A. It will be filled with arguments B. It will be peaceful C. It will be loving D. It will end in divorce

19. What does the argument over Oxen Meadows symbolize?

A. Love B. Human pettiness C. Wealth D. Power

20. What is the primary setting of the play?

A. Lomov’s house B. Oxen Meadows C. A marketplace D. Chubukov’s house

21. What type of play is “The Proposal”?

A. Tragedy B. Comedy C. Melodrama D. Thriller

22. Which Russian author is known for writing “The Proposal”?

A. Leo Tolstoy B. Anton Chekhov C. Fyodor Dostoevsky D. Maxim Gorky

23. How does Chubukov describe Lomov’s behavior during the proposal?

A. Calm B. Aggressive C. Nervous D. Confident

24. Which character says, “I’m trembling all over, just as if I’d got an examination before me”?

A. Natalya B. Chubukov C. Lomov D. Chubukov’s servant

25. What does Chubukov initially think Lomov is visiting for?

A. To resolve a dispute B. To borrow money C. To invite him to a party D. To discuss business

26. What is the significance of the arguments in the play?

A. They show deep love B. They add to the humor C. They depict sadness D. They resolve conflicts

27. Which character is described as “large and hearty but very suspicious”?

A. Chubukov B. Natalya C. Lomov D. Chubukov’s servant

28. What is the nature of the dialogue in “The Proposal”?

A. Monologue B. Soliloquy C. Witty banter D. Silent

29. What is a key theme in the play?

A. Human folly B. True love C. Heroic deeds D. Tragic fate

30. What health condition does Lomov frequently mention?

A. Fever B. Cold C. Heart palpitations D. Sleep disorder

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The Bottom Line

I hope these 30 MCQs on “The Proposal ” of Class 10 English Chapter 9 of the First Flight Textbook have helped you to test your knowledge and preparation level.

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Abdur Rohman

Abdur Rohman is an Electrical Engineer from Charaideo, Assam, who wears multiple hats as a part-time teacher, blogger, entrepreneur, and digital marketer. Passionate about education, he founded The Assam School blog to provide free, comprehensive textbook solutions, MCQs (Multiple Choice Questions), and other academic content for students from Class V to XII.