Class 11 English Snapshots Notes

The Summer of the Beautiful White Horse” 
 ‌(MCQs‌) 

Q1. Who is the author of “The Summer of the Beautiful White Horse”?

A.  AJ Cronin

B.  William Wordsworth

C.  William Shakespeare

D.  William Saroyan

 

Q2. What were the hallmarks of the Garoghlanian tribe?

A.  Trust

B.  Honesty

C.  Both (A) and (B)

D.  None of the above

 

Q3. “The Summer of the Beautiful White Horse” is a story of two _________ boys.

A.  Armenian

B.  Arabian

C.  Assyrian

D.  African

 

Q4. Mourad enjoyed being _______ more than anybody else.

A.  crazy

B.  alive

C.  funny

D.  None of the above

 

Q5. What according to Aram, was his first longing?

A.  To own a horse

B.  To become rich

C.  To ride a horse

D.  To visit a vineyard

 

Q6. Why couldn’t Aram believe when he saw Mourad with the horse?

A.  Because Mourad was crazy

B.  Because they were poor to afford a horse

C.  Because he was sleepy

D.  Because he was dreaming

 

Q7. Where did Aram live?

A.  In the centre of the town

B.  In the country

C.  Olive Avenue

D.  At the edge of town on Walnut Avenue

 

Q8. How does Aram describe the horse?

A.  Magnificent & lovely

B.  Beautiful white horse

C.  Both (A) and (B)

D.  None of the above

 

Q9. No member of the Garoghlanian family could be _______.

A.  poor

B.  rich

C.  a thief

D.  crazy

 

Q10. Mourad was considered the natural descendant of his _________.

A.  father

B.  uncle

C.  grandfather

D.  great-grandfather

 

Q11. How would you describe uncle Khosrove?

A.  Hot tempered

B.  Irritable

C.  Impatient

D.  All of the above

 

Q12. What did uncle Khosrove do to stop anyone from talking?

A.  By beating them

B.  By walking away

C.  By shouting at them

D.  By ignoring them

 

Q13. What was uncle Khosrove’s customary line?

A.  Ignore it; pay no attention.

B.  Forget it.

C.  It is harmless; ignore it.

D.  It is no harm; pay no attention to it.

 

Q14. When Aram rode the horse alone, it ran down the road to the _________.

A.  vineyard

B.  irrigation ditch

C.  field

D.  countryside

 

Q15. Mourad had been hiding the horse _________.

A.  in a stable

B.  in a barn of a vineyard

C.  at a secret place of his house

D.  None of the above

 

Q16. What was the behaviour of the horse initially?

A.  It wanted to be trained

B.  It wanted to rest

C.  It wanted to run wild

D.  All of the above

 

Q17. What sort of an understanding did Mourad mention with the horse?

A.  Mature

B.  Simple and honest

C.  Complicated

D.  Difficult

 

Q18. John Byro learned to speak Armenian out of ________.

A.  necessity

B.  fun

C.  eagerness

D.  loneliness

 

Q19. Who was the true knower of the horse?

A.  John Byro

B.  Fetvajian

C.  Dikran Halabian

D.  Zorab

 

Q20. For how long did Mourad have the horse before Aram got to know about it?

A.  One day

B.  One year

C.  One month

A.  One week

 

Q21. At what time did Aram and Mourad ride the horse?

A.  Late night

B.  Early morning

C.  Evening

D.  Afternoon hours

 

Q22. “I have a way with farmers.” Who says it to whom?

A.  Aram to Mourad

B.  Mourad to John Byro

C.  Aram to John Byro

D.  Mourad to Aram

 

Q23. John Byro said, “A suspicious man would believe his eyes instead of his heart.” What does it tell about him?

A.  He believed in the honesty of Garoghlanian family

B.  He was impractical

C.  He was foolish

D.  None of the above

 

Q24. Why did the horse's owner refuse to believe that the boys had stolen his horse?

A.  Because he didn’t examine the horse carefully

B.  Because their family was known for honesty

C.  Because he had found his horse elsewhere

D.  Because his horse had a twin

 

Q25. When did the boys return the horse?

A.  After Aram learned to ride it

B.  After an year

C.  After six months

D.  After they ran into John Byro

 

Q26. Why did the boys return the white horse to its owner?

A.  Because they were conscience stricken

B.  Because they were afraid

C.  Because they found it difficult to hide the horse

D.  Because they were accused of theft

 

Q27. After the horse was stolen and returned, it became ______.

A.  rougher

A.  sick & ill

B.  stronger & better-tempered

C.  Both (A) and (C)

 

Q28. “Quiet, man, quiet. Your horse has been returned.” Who said this?

A.  Mourad

B.  Aram

C.  Uncle Khosrove

D.  Not mentioned in the story

 

Q29. Who is the narrator of the story “The Summer of a Beautiful White Horse”?

A.  William Saroyan

B.  Aram

C.  John Byro

D.  Mourad

 

Q30. What idea/theme does “The Summer of a Beautiful White Horse” entails?

A.  Honesty

B.  Honour

C.  Trust

D.  All of the above

 

Answer key

Q. No.	Answer	Q. No.	Answer	Q. No.	Answer
1	D	11	D	21	B
2	C	12	C	22	D
3	A	13	D	23	A
4	B	14	A	24	B
5	C	15	B	25	D
6	B	16	C	26	A
7	D	17	B	27	C
8	C	18	D	28	C
9	C	19	A	29	B
10	B	20	C	30	D

The Address

MCQ

Question 1.

After reading “The Address”, how would you describe Mrs. Dorling?

(a) Materialistic

(b) Selfish

(c) Opportunist

(d) All of the above

Answer: (d) All of the above

Question 2.

In total, how many times did the author visit the given address?

(a) Twice

(b) Once

(c) Thrice

(d) Never

Answer: (a) Twice

Question 3.

The author had come to visit Mrs. Dorling _______ the war.

(a) during

(b) before

(c) after

(d) Not mentioned in the story

Answer: (c) after

Question 4.

At the end, what does the author decide?

(a) To forget the address

(b) To visit next year again

(c) To remember the address forever

(d) None of the above

Answer: (a) To forget the address

Question 5.

Why did the author leave Mrs. Dorling in a hurry?

(a) Because she was getting late for the train

(b) Because she no longer wanted to stay there

(c) Both (a) and (b)

(d) None of the above

Answer: (c) Both (a) and (b)

Question 6.

According to the author, when do we notice the things in the house?

(a) When they are out of our sight

(b) When they are used

(c) When they are shown

(d) All of the above

Answer: (a) When they are out of our sight

Question 7.

In what condition did the author find the living room?

(a) Haphazard

(b) Well arranged

(c) Empty

(d) Old fashioned

Answer: (a) Haphazard

Question 8.

“I was in a room I knew and did not know.” What does author mean by this?

(a) She saw familiar things but in unfamiliar surroundings

(b) She saw unfamiliar things but in familiar surroundings

(c) She did not recognize the things she saw

(d) She did not want to remember anything

Answer: (a) She saw familiar things but in unfamiliar surroundings

Question 9.

Unlike Mrs. Dorling, her daughter was __________ towards the author.

(a) rude

(b) mature

(c) hospitable

(d) mean

Answer: (c) hospitable

Question 10.

Why had the author come to visit Mrs. Dorling?

(a) Because Mrs. Dorling had belongings of author’s mother

(b) Because Mrs. Dorling called her

(c) Because she missed Mrs. Dorling

(d) None of the above

Answer: (a) Because Mrs. Dorling had belongings of author’s mother

Question 11.

How does the author describe Mrs. Dorling when she saw her the first time during the war?

(a) A woman with a broad back

(b) A woman with a round back

(c) A woman with a straight back

(d) None of the above

Answer: (a) A woman with a broad back

Question 12.

Mrs. Dorling took the possessions of the things on the pretence of __________.

(a) using them

(b) selling them

(c) keeping them safe

(d) Both (a) and (b)

Answer: (c) keeping them safe

Ranga’s Marriage 
MCQ

Question 1.

After reading “Ranga’s Marriage”, who (according to you) played a major role in Ranga and Ratna’s marriage?

(a) Rama Rao

(b) Shastri

(d) Ranga

(d) Shyama

Answer: (d) Shyama

Question 2.

Why does the narrator call the couple childish?

(a) Because they were immature

(b) Because they named their child after him

(c) Because they were playful

(d) Because they invited him for dinner

Answer: (b) Because they named their child after him

Question 3.

“There’s greater truth in that shastra than we imagine.” Who said this?

(a) Shyama

(b) Shastri

(c) Ratna

(d) Ranga

Answer: (d) Ranga

Question 4.

What sort of cue did Shastri suggest for the girl’s name?

(a) Something found in the forest

(b) Something found in the ocean

(c) Something found in the sky

(d) None of the above

Answer: (b) Something found in the ocean

Question 5.

Why was it not important to know Ranga’s star?

(a) Because Shastri already knew

(b) Because Shastri was taught beforehand by the narrator

(c) Because Shastri was not well versed

(d) All of the above

Answer: (b) Because Shastri was taught beforehand by the narrator

Question 6.

What is the name of the narrator of the tale?

(a) Rangappa

(b) Shastri

(c) Rama

(d) Shyama

Answer: (d) Shyama

Question 7.

Ranga was ________ about Ratna.

(a) curious

(b) uninterested

(c) envious

(d) annoyed

Answer: (a) curious

Question 8.

How does the narrator describe Ratna?

(a) Pretty girl of eleven

(b) From a big town

(c) Disrespectful

(d) Both (a) and (b)

Answer: (d) Both (a) and (b)

Question 9.

According to Ranga, what type of girl should one marry?

(a) Mature

(b) Admirable

(c) Both (a) and (b)

(d) Not mentioned in the story

Answer: (c) Both (a) and (b)

Question 10.

“As for his namaskara to me, he did not do it like any present-day boy…” What does it tell about Ranga?

(a) He was well mannered

(b) He was disrespectful

(c) He was forgetful

(d) He changed his caste

Answer: (a) He was well mannered

Question 11.

After knowing that Ranga was the same, the crowd was __________.

(a) disappointed

(b) happy

(c) angry

(d) irritated

Answer: (a) disappointed

Question 12.

Why was Ranga’s homecoming a big event?

(a) Because he brought gifts for everyone

(b) Because he was new in the village

(c) Because he returned from Bangalore after studying there for six months

(d) All of the above

Answer: (c) Because he returned from Bangalore after studying there for six months

Albert Einstein at School” Multiple Choice Questions ‌(MCQs) with Answers

Q1. The extract “Albert Einstein at School” is taken from __________.

1. The Young Einstein
2. Einstein’s expulsion
3. The Story of Einstein
4. The Famous Einstein

 

Q2. What was the name of Albert Einstein’s history teacher?

1. Mr. Weil
2. Mr. Braun
3. Mr. Koch
4. Not mentioned in the lesson

 
Q3. According to Einstein, learning facts is not ____________.

1. avoidable
2. wasteful
3. education
4. easy

 
Q4. What was Albert’s theory of education?

1. Giving importance to ideas than to facts
2. Learning all important facts
3. Memorizing
4. Writing everything

 
Q5. How did Albert feel about going to school every day?

1. Cheerful
2. Scared
3. Miserable
4. Grateful

 

 

Q6. How long did Albert’s father want him to attend the school for?

1. Until he comes to love the school
2. Until his father called
3. Until he completes his diploma
4. None of the above

 
Q7.  Where did Albert Einstein reside during his schooling?

1. At home with his family
2. At the quarters of Munich
3. At his friend’s house
4. At a place provided by school

 
Q8. The place where Einstein lived had __________.

1. no comfort
2. bad food
3. dirt and squalor
4. All of the above

 
Q9. Albert Einstein had a friend named ___________.

1. Yuri
2. Elsa
3. Braun
4. Koch

 
Q10. Yuri mentions a fight in which a scar is a ____________.

1. symbol of defeat
2. badge of honour
3. proof of weakness
4. None of the above

 

Q11. What was the name of Albert Einstein’s cousin?

1. Yuri
2. Koch
3. Elsa
4. Braun

 
Q12. What was Albert’s cousin’s suggestion to him to help him get through his exams?

1. To understand everything that was taught
2. To learn without understanding
3. To pay attention in the class
4. To find a good tutor

 
Q13. According to Einstein, what was a good enough reason(s) to study something?

1. It has to be a part of curriculum
2. When the reader was forced to study
3. If the reader likes it
4. All of the above

 
Q14. Apart from books on science, what comforted Albert Einstein?

1. Playing on streets
2. Drawing and painting
3. Calligraphy
4. Music and playing violin

 

 

Q15. How did Albert Einstein plan to leave the school?

1. By getting a certificate of nervous breakdown from a doctor
2. By running away
3. By calling his father to help him out of school
4. By asking the head teacher

 
Q16. Einstein was ________ with his own idea of leaving school.

1. sad
2. joyous
3. terrified
4. doubtful

 
Q17. Who helped Albert in finding a doctor who would help him in fulfilling his plan to leave the school?

1. His father
2. Elsa
3. Yuri
4. No one

 
Q18. “He’s not a fool,” Yuri warned Albert. Who is he?

1. The head teacher of school
2. Albert’s maths teacher
3. Albert’s father
4. Doctor Ernst Weil

 
Q19. Albert was __________ about his appointment with the doctor.

1. worried
2. thrilled
3. annoyed
4. passive

 
Q20. What did Albert plan to do after he left school?

1. Look for a job
2. Get into college or institute
3. Start his own business
4. Do nothing

 
Q21. For how long was Albert supposed to stay away from school as per the certificate?

1. One month
2. Two months
3. Six months
4. Three months

 

Q22. The doctor seemed to understand what Albert was going through because __________.

1. he himself had been a student
2. he was paid well
3. he was new at being a doctor
4. None of the above

 

Q23. “I’ll never go back to that place.” Which place is Albert referring to?

1. His home in Milan
2. His school
3. His room in quarter of Munich
4. Berlin

 

Q24. How did Albert plan to get into a college?

1. By giving an entrance exam
2. Through his father’s reference
3. By getting a reference from his history teacher
4. By getting a reference from his mathematics teacher

 

Q25. How much did the doctor charge from Albert?

1. Asked Albert to invite Yuri for a meal
2. Asked Albert to invite him for a meal
3. His consultation fees
4. None of the above

 

Q26. “It’s almost the only class where I’m not wasting my time.” Which class is Albert talking about here?

1. History
2. Mathematics
3. Science
4. English

 

Q27. Why was Einstein summoned by the head teacher?

1. To ask him to leave the school
2. To punish him for bad work
3. To reward him for his work
4. None of the above

 

Q28. What sort of a student Einstein was according to his teachers?

1. Insincere
2. Rebellion
3. Troublesome
4. All of the above

 

Q29. Why did Albert feel that ‘the medical certificate was burning a hole in his pocket’?

1. Because it had cost him money
2. Because it proved to be of no use
3. Both (A) and (B)
4. None of the above

 

Q30. Who did Albert Einstein meet before leaving Munich?

1. His maths teacher
2. Elsa
3. Yuri
4. The head teacher of the school

 

 

Answer key

Q. No.	Answer	Q. No.	Answer	Q. No.	Answer
1	A	11	C	21	C
2	B	12	B	22	A
3	C	13	C	23	B
4	A	14	D	24	D
5	C	15	A	25	A
6	C	16	B	26	B
7	B	17	C	27	A
8	D	18	D	28	D
9	A	19	A	29	C
10	B	20	B	30	C

 

Chapter 5 – Mother’s Day

MCQ

Q1. Who is the writer of the play “Mother’s Day”?

1. A.J. Cornin
2. William Wordworth
3. Patrick Pringle
4. J.B. Priestley

 

Q2. What does the play “Mother’s Day” talk about?

1. Status of the mother in the family
2. Status of the father in the family
3. Status of the children in the family
4. Status of the family in the society

 

Q3. How does the author describe Mrs. Fitzgerald?

1. Worried looking
2. Sinister looking
3. Has a deep voice
4. Both (B) and (C)

 

Q4. Mrs. Fitzgerald is a __________ of Mrs. Pearson.

1. relative
2. neighbour
3. maid
4. None of the above

 

Q5. “It’s wonderful having a real ____________ living next door.” Complete the dialogue.

1. doctor
2. writer
3. fortune-teller
4. chef

 

 

Q6. Where did Mrs. Fitzgerald learn to tell the future?

1. The West
2. The East
3. The Middle-East
4. Not mentioned in the play

 

Q7. How does Mrs. Pearson describe her family members?

1. Thoughtless and selfish
2. Pleasant and helpful
3. Hardworking
4. Mindful

 

Q8. In what endeavour does Mrs. Fitzgerald help Mrs. Pearson?

1. To see future
2. To make her family treat her well
3. To run errands
4. None of the above

 

Q9. How would you describe Mrs. Pearson?

1. Dominating
2. Considerate
3. Compliant
4. Both (B) and (C)

 

Q10. How does Mrs. Fitzgerald plan to help Mrs. Pearson?

1. By talking to Mrs. Pearson’s family
2. By listening to Mrs. Pearson rants
3. By swapping personalities with Mrs. Pearson
4. Both (A) and (B)

 

Q11. Mrs. Pearson was ___________ about Mrs. Fitzgerald’s plan.

1. excited
2. hesitant
3. sure
4. envious

 

Q12. What is the first thing that Dorris does as soon as she enters the house?

1. Asks her mother to give her tea
2. Asks her mother to cook something for her
3. Asks her mother about her day
4. Asks her mother to iron her yellow silk

 

Q13. What makes Dorris astounded as soon as she enters the house?

1. The sight of her mother smoking
2. Because the tea was not ready
3. Because her mother was not there
4. None of the above

 

Q14. Where was Dorris headed for the night?

1. She had to work overtime
2. She was going out with Charlie Spence
3. She was going for her friend’s birthday
4. She had some appointment

 

Q15. “Buck teeth and half-witted…” Who has been described here?

1. Cyril Pearson
2. George Pearson
3. Charlie Spence
4. Mrs. Fitzgerald

 

 

Q16. What are the ‘changes’ that Mrs. Pearson referred to Cyril?

1. Change in the way she is treated by the family
2. Changes in her daily routine
3. Changes related to her work
4. None of the above

 

Q17. Why was Dorris red-eyed?

1. Because of an infection
2. Because of a fight
3. Because of crying
4. Because she was getting ready to head out

 

Q18. “Well, she’s suddenly all different.” Who said this and for whom?

1. Cyril for Dorris
2. Dorris for her mother
3. Cyril for her mother
4. George for Dorris

 

Q19. How does the author describe George Pearson?

1. Pompous
2. Solemn
3. Fifty-ish
4. All of the above

 

Q20. What was George’s reaction when he saw his wife drinking stout during daytime?

1. He did not like it
2. He did not mind
3. He accompanied her
4. He ignored her

 

Q21. Mrs. Pearson tells George that he is being ___________ at the club.

1. respected
2. laughed upon
3. called names
4. Both (B) and (C)

 

Q22. According to Mrs. Pearson, where Cyril had been wasting his time and money?

1. Races
2. Ice shows
3. Both (A) and (B)
4. Clubbing

 

Q23. “It’s that silly old bag from next door- Mrs. Fitzgerald.” Who said this?

1. Dorris
2. Cyril
3. George
4. Mrs. Pearson

 

Q24. What does George mean when he says ‘we’re at sixes and sevens here’?

1. In a state of confusion and disorder
2. In a middle of a conflict
3. In a middle of taking a decision
4. In a state of agony

 

Q25. When do Mrs. Pearson and Mrs. Fitzgerald get back to their original selves?

1. When Mrs. Pearson’s family gets to know about them
2. When they both get bored
3. When the situation goes out of hand
4. None of the above

 

Q26. Mrs. Pearson’s family had been _________ towards Mrs. Pearson.

1. respectful
2. polite
3. biased
4. unappreciative

 

Q27. Mrs. Fitzgerald asks Mrs. Pearson to be ___________ with her family.

1. rude
2. polite
3. ignorant
4. firm

 

Q28. What does Mrs.Pearson suggest them to do for that night?

1. Family game of rummy
2. Getting the supper ready
3. Both (A) and (B)
4. None of the above

 

Q29. The attitude of Mrs. Pearson’s family changes towards her. Comment.

1. No
2. Yes
3. Maybe
4. Not clear from the story

 

Q30. What message does the author of “Mother’s Day” try to convey?

1. To appreciate wives/ mothers for their work
2. To work hard for your mother
3. To spend time with family
4. To respect everyone

ANSWER Key

Q. No.	Answer	Q. No.	Answer	Q. No.	Answer
1	D	11	B	21	D
2	A	12	D	22	C
3	D	13	A	23	B
4	B	14	B	24	A
5	C	15	C	25	C
6	B	16	A	26	D
7	A	17	C	27	D
8	B	18	B	28	C
9	D	19	D	29	B
10	C	20	A	30	A