Deep Water Quiz - CBSE Class 12 English

Free practice quiz: Deep Water (CBSE Class 12 English). 15 multiple-choice questions with answers and explanations. Play online, no sign-up needed.

Sample questions

1. In 'Deep Water', what initially prevents Douglas from learning to swim?

   1. A fear of water
   2. A lack of proper instruction
   3. A physical disability
   4. His parents' disapproval
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   Answer: A. A fear of water

   The story explicitly states Douglas's intense fear of water as the primary obstacle to learning to swim.

2. What role does the instructor, Mr. William's, play in Douglas's progress?

   1. He provides Douglas with advanced training
   2. He instills confidence and helps Douglas to gradually overcome fear
   3. He uses strict disciplinary methods to improve Douglas's technique
   4. He offers little help, expecting Douglas to learn independently.
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   Answer: B. He instills confidence and helps Douglas to gradually overcome fear

   Mr. Williams's role is pivotal in providing encouragement and a structured approach to learning, helping Douglas gain confidence.

3. What is the central theme explored in 'Deep Water'?

   1. The importance of physical fitness
   2. Overcoming fear and achieving self-mastery
   3. The benefits of professional instruction
   4. The dangers of water sports
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   Answer: B. Overcoming fear and achieving self-mastery

   The story's core message revolves around Douglas's struggle to overcome his fear and achieve a sense of self-mastery.

4. How does the story's ending contribute to its overall message about perseverance and self-belief?

   1. The ending is ambiguous, leaving the message open to interpretation
   2. The ending highlights the futility of overcoming fear
   3. The ending emphasizes the importance of external support rather than self-belief
   4. The ending reinforces the message of triumph over adversity through perseverance and self-belief
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   Answer: D. The ending reinforces the message of triumph over adversity through perseverance and self-belief

   The successful resolution of Douglas's fear underscores the narrative's central theme of perseverance and the power of self-belief.

5. How does the setting of the story contribute to its overall impact?

   1. The setting plays a minimal role in the story.
   2. The setting is merely descriptive, lacking any symbolic meaning.
   3. The setting of the swimming pool amplifies the fear and challenge Douglas faces.
   4. The setting is irrelevant to the story's theme.
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   Answer: C. The setting of the swimming pool amplifies the fear and challenge Douglas faces.

   The pool setting serves to heighten the tension and symbolize the environment where Douglas confronts his fears.

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