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.

This CBSE Class 9 English practice quiz has 19 multiple-choice questions on Prose, and 19 of them come with an explanation. Try the 5 sample questions below (tap an option to check yourself), then play the full quiz online. No sign-up needed.

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1. What is the main theme of 'The Fun They Had'?

   1. Impact of technology on education
   2. Importance of nature
   3. Friendship and loyalty
   4. 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.

2. What lesson does 'The Snake and the Mirror' convey?

   1. The foolishness of vanity
   2. The importance of courage
   3. The dangers of snakes
   4. 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.

3. Which style does 'On Killing a Tree' follow to convey its message?

   1. Satirical
   2. Descriptive
   3. Directive
   4. 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.

4. What is the effect of irony in 'A Horse and Two Goats'?

   1. It leads to tragedy
   2. It creates humor
   3. It enlightens the reader
   4. 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.

5. What is the climax of 'A Dog Named Duke'?

   1. Duke's arrival at the hospital
   2. Duke's recovery from injury
   3. Duke leads the protagonist on a walk
   4. 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.

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Answers and explanations are in the full quiz.

1. Who is the author of 'The Lost Child'?
2. In 'The Sound of Music', how does Evelyn Glennie learn to feel music?
3. Which character in 'The Bishop's Candlesticks' shows an act of kindness?
4. What is the significance of the title 'The Adventure'?
5. In 'The Beggar', what ultimately changes the beggar's life?
6. How does Roald Dahl create suspense in 'The Hitchhiker'?
7. What does the bird symbolize in 'The Rime of the Ancient Mariner'?
8. Which character represents honesty in 'The Necklace'?
9. How is the theme of hope portrayed in 'The Last Leaf'?
10. What literary device is used to describe the waves in 'The Village Blacksmith'?
11. What does the protagonist in 'The Model Millionaire' learn?
12. What role does the bangle seller play in 'The Bangle Sellers'?
13. How is 'The Road Not Taken' an allegory?
14. What message does 'The Canterville Ghost' convey about American culture?

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