Prose Quiz - CBSE Class 9 English
Free practice quiz: Prose (CBSE Class 9 English). 19 multiple-choice questions with answers and explanations. Play online, no sign-up needed.
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What is the main theme of 'The Fun They Had'?
- Impact of technology on education
- Importance of nature
- Friendship and loyalty
- Courage and bravery
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Answer: A. Impact of technology on education
The story 'The Fun They Had' by Isaac Asimov explores the impact of technology on education by comparing traditional schooling with future computerized education.
What lesson does 'The Snake and the Mirror' convey?
- The foolishness of vanity
- The importance of courage
- The dangers of snakes
- The beauty of nature
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Answer: A. The foolishness of vanity
In 'The Snake and the Mirror', the protagonist faces his vanity when confronted by a snake, highlighting the foolishness of self-obsession.
Which style does 'On Killing a Tree' follow to convey its message?
- Satirical
- Descriptive
- Directive
- Narrative
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Answer: B. Descriptive
'On Killing a Tree' by Gieve Patel follows a descriptive style to effectively illustrate the process of killing a tree and to emphasize the resilience of nature.
What is the effect of irony in 'A Horse and Two Goats'?
- It leads to tragedy
- It creates humor
- It enlightens the reader
- It encourages sympathy
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Answer: B. It creates humor
The use of irony in 'A Horse and Two Goats' creates humor by highlighting misunderstandings between characters from different cultures.
What is the climax of 'A Dog Named Duke'?
- Duke's arrival at the hospital
- Duke's recovery from injury
- Duke leads the protagonist on a walk
- The protagonist learns to walk again
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Answer: D. The protagonist learns to walk again
The climax in 'A Dog Named Duke' occurs when the protagonist, with Duke's help, learns to walk again, signifying overcoming adversity.