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Reinforcement Task - 3 - MCQs Mothers Day

The document contains 20 multiple choice questions about the play "Mother's Day" by J.B. Priestley. The play is about the status of mothers in families and focuses on the character of Mrs. Pearson, her neighbor Mrs. Fitzgerald, and Mrs. Pearson's family members. Mrs. Fitzgerald helps Mrs. Pearson by talking to her family and listening to her concerns in order to help Mrs. Pearson feel more appreciated for her role in the family.

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Reinforcement Task - 3 - MCQs Mothers Day

The document contains 20 multiple choice questions about the play "Mother's Day" by J.B. Priestley. The play is about the status of mothers in families and focuses on the character of Mrs. Pearson, her neighbor Mrs. Fitzgerald, and Mrs. Pearson's family members. Mrs. Fitzgerald helps Mrs. Pearson by talking to her family and listening to her concerns in order to help Mrs. Pearson feel more appreciated for her role in the family.

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Reinforcement Task -3

Ls -Mother’s Day- MCQ


Q1. Who is the writer of the play “Mother’s Day”?
A. A.J. Cornin
B. William Wordsworth
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

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. 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
 
Q12. 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

Q13. “Buck teeth and half-witted…” Who has been described here?
A. Cyril Pearson
B. George Pearson
C. Charlie Spence
D. Mrs. Fitzgerald

Q14. 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
 
Q15. “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
 
Q16. How does the author describe George Pearson?
A. Pompous
B. Solemn
C. Fifty-ish
D. All of the above
 
Q17. “It’s that silly old bag from next door- Mrs. Fitzgerald.” Who said this?
A. Dorris
B. Cyril
C. George
D. Mrs. Pearson
 
Q18. 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

Q19. 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
 
Q20. 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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