Examination on Riders to the Sea Set -3, MCQ Examination on Riders to the Sea WBCHSE CLASS XII EXAMINATION F.M-40 TIME:40 MINUTES

Examination on Riders to the Sea  Set -3,WBCHSE CLASS XII EXAMINATION

MCQ Examination on Riders to the Sea,

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F.M-90                                                TIME:90 MINUTES

A.          Answer the following questions :       1x90=90

1. When Cathleen opens the bundle, what does she take out first?

(A) A shirt

(B) A piece of a stocking

(C) A flannel coat

(D) A sailcloth

2. How do Cathleen and Nora react when they see the stocking?

(A) They laugh loudly

(B) They look eagerly

(C) They turn away silently

(D) They cry immediately

3. In a low voice, Cathleen says “The Lord spare us, Nora!” What emotion does this express?

(A) Joy

(B) Fear and anxiety

(C) Anger

(D) Surprise

4. What does Nora want to get from the hook?

(A) Bartley’s coat

(B) Michael’s shirt

(C) A new flannel

(D) Michael’s trousers

5. Why does Cathleen think Bartley put Michael’s shirt on him in the morning?

(A) Because it was warmer

(B) Because his own shirt was heavy with salt

(C) Because it was a lucky shirt

(D) Because it was new

6. What is found in the corner that matches Michael’s shirt?

(A) A sock

(B) A sleeve

(C) A scarf

(D) A cap

7. Where does Cathleen say similar rolls of the same cloth can be found?

(A) In Galway shops

(B) In Dublin market

(C) In London

(D) In the village fair

8. How does Nora finally identify the stocking as Michael’s?

(A) By its colour

(B) By counting the stitches

(C) By the smell of sea

(D) By the initials on it

9. How many stitches did Nora put in the stocking originally?

(A) 30

(B) 40

(C) 60

(D) 64

10. How many stitches did Nora drop while knitting?

(A) Two

(B) Three

(C) Four

(D) Five

11. What bitter thought does Cathleen express about Michael floating to the far north?

(A) That he had no burial

(B) That no one keens him except black hags flying over the sea

(C) That he lost his fishing net

(D) That his boat sank without trace

12. What does Nora say is pitiful about the remains of Michael?

(A) Only a bit of an old shirt and a plain stocking are left

(B) His broken oar was found

(C) Only his shoes were found

(D) He had no belongings left

13. When Cathleen hears a sound on the path, who is approaching?

(A) Bartley

(B) Maurya

(C) The young priest

(D) A neighbour

14. Why do Cathleen and Nora hide Michael’s clothes before Maurya comes in?

(A) To surprise her later

(B) To avoid upsetting her while Bartley is at sea

(C) Because they are valuable

(D) Because they are wet

15. Where do they hide the clothes?

(A) Under the bed

(B) In a chest

(C) In a hole in the chimney corner

(D) In a cupboard

16. What advice does Cathleen give Nora so Maurya won’t see she has been crying?

(A) Wash her face quickly

(B) Keep her back to the door

(C) Sit in the shadows

(D) Go outside

17. What does Cathleen first ask Maurya after she comes in?

(A) Did you see Bartley?

(B) Did you give him his bit of bread?

(C) Where have you been?

(D) Is Bartley safe?

18. How does Maurya first respond to Cathleen’s questions?

(A) By answering directly

(B) By softly keening without turning around

(C) By crying loudly

(D) By sitting silently

19. What “fearful thing” has Maurya seen?

(A) Michael’s ghost

(B) Bartley with the grey pony behind him

(C) A broken boat

(D) The priest in the distance

20. Where did Maurya see Michael riding?

(A) Over the green head

(B) By the seashore

(C) Near the spring well

(D) Across the village field

21. When Cathleen asks, "Where would he be itself?", what is she referring to?

(A) Michael's place of burial

(B) Bartley's location

(C) The grey pony's stable

(D) The sea shore

22. Maurya says, "He’s gone now" — Who is ‘he’?

(A) Michael

(B) Bartley

(C) A priest

(D) The young priest

23. What does Maurya see from the door as she speaks about Bartley?

(A) A white ship

(B) A grey pony and a red mare

(C) A fishing boat

(D) A group of men

24. According to Maurya, what will happen before night if the weather holds?

(A) The fishing boats will return

(B) Bartley will come back with a big catch

(C) Bartley will be washed into the sea

(D) Bartley will reach Connemara

25. Maurya recalls the sight of what animal under Bartley’s red mare?

(A) A dog

(B) A goat

(C) A grey pony

(D) A calf

26. In Maurya’s belief, seeing the grey pony under the red mare is a sign of—

(A) Good luck

(B) Death or disaster

(C) Marriage

(D) A festival

27. Maurya connects the grey pony omen with whose death?

(A) Her husband’s

(B) Michael’s

(C) Her brother’s

(D) Her father’s

28. Maurya says she has had a husband, and how many sons?

(A) Five

(B) Six

(C) Seven

(D) Eight

29. What does Maurya say about the sea in relation to her family?

(A) It gives them food and wealth

(B) It brings strangers to the island

(C) It has taken all she had

(D) It has no power over them

30. Who enters carrying Bartley’s body in the final scene?

(A) Cathleen and Nora

(B) Young priest and villagers

(C) Women and men from the village

(D) Michael’s friends

31. What had happened to Bartley before he drowned?

(A) The red mare fell

(B) He slipped on the rocks

(C) The grey pony knocked him into the sea

(D) He jumped to save Michael’s body

32. How does Maurya bless Bartley after seeing his body?

(A) She sprinkles holy water

(B) She crosses herself and prays

(C) She kisses his forehead

(D) She places flowers on him

33. Maurya prays for whose souls at the end?

(A) Bartley only

(B) Michael only

(C) Her husband, sons, and all the dead of the world

(D) Her neighbors

34. What does Maurya finally accept at the end of the play?

(A) That the priest was right

(B) That the sea will take no more from her

(C) That Bartley is still alive

(D) That she should leave the island

35. What is the emotional tone of Maurya’s last speech?

(A) Anger

(B) Calm resignation

(C) Joy

(D) Excitement

36. When the villagers bring Bartley’s body, where do they lay it?

(A) On a bed

(B) On the floor with boards under it

(C) On the kitchen table

(D) Near the spinning wheel

37. Who pulls the door softly before entering with Bartley’s body?

(A) Cathleen

(B) Nora

(C) Old woman

(D) The young priest

38. How does Cathleen react when she sees Bartley’s body?

(A) She screams loudly

(B) She starts weeping quietly

(C) She collapses to the floor

(D) She runs out of the house

39. What is still in Bartley’s hand when his body is brought in?

(A) A rope

(B) The bit of a bridle

(C) A crucifix

(D) A fish net

40. Maurya’s words “They’re all gone now” refer to—

(A) The fishing boats

(B) Her sons and husband

(C) Her animals

(D) Her neighbors

41. What religious object does Maurya ask for to bless Bartley?

(A) Rosary

(B) Holy water

(C) Bible

(D) Crucifix

42. Maurya sprinkles holy water on whom?

(A) Bartley and Michael’s clothes

(B) Bartley’s body and the door

(C) Bartley only

(D) All present in the house

43. Maurya recalls giving Michael what before he went to the sea?

(A) Her blessing

(B) A piece of bread

(C) A coat

(D) A small crucifix

44. Maurya’s final blessing to Bartley is—

(A) May you find peace on land

(B) May the Almighty God have mercy on your soul

(C) May you have a happy afterlife

(D) May you sleep without pain

45. What is the last action Maurya performs in the play?

(A) Sitting by the fire

(B) Kneeling to pray

(C) Covering Bartley’s face

(D) Looking out to the sea

46. What is the villagers’ reaction in the last scene?

(A) Silence in respect

(B) They leave the cottage immediately

(C) They sing a lament

(D) They argue with the priest

47. In Maurya’s last words, she accepts that—

(A) She is free from the fear of losing anyone

(B) She will never go near the sea again

(C) The sea is not dangerous anymore

(D) Her family’s fishing business will stop

48. The theme expressed in the last lines is mainly—

(A) Rebirth and renewal

(B) The power of nature and human resignation

(C) Revenge and anger

(D) Love and friendship

49. The grey pony in the play is a symbol of—

(A) Hope

(B) Joy

(C) Death

(D) Wealth

50. The red mare in the play is associated with—

(A) Stormy weather

(B) Bartley’s journey

(C) Priest’s advice

(D) Fishing

51. What natural element is central to the tragedy of the play?

(A) The mountains

(B) The sea

(C) The forest

(D) The desert

52. How many sons had Maurya lost before Bartley?

(A) Four

(B) Five

(C) Six

(D) Seven

53. The villagers speak in a dialect reflecting—

(A) London English

(B) West of Ireland speech

(C) American English

(D) Scottish accent

54. Which family member is never shown alive in the play but is important to the plot?

(A) Michael

(B) Bartley

(C) Maurya’s husband

(D) Cathleen

55. What does the spinning wheel in the stage directions symbolize?

(A) Industry and livelihood

(B) Danger

(C) Old age

(D) Death

56. What is the tone of Maurya’s final monologue?

(A) Angry and vengeful

(B) Calm and resigned

(C) Happy and relieved

(D) Nervous and uncertain

57. The priest in the play represents—

(A) Religious consolation

(B) Political authority

(C) Economic power

(D) Artistic inspiration

58. Which stage prop indicates fishing as a livelihood?

(A) The oil-skins and nets

(B) The bridle

(C) The pot-oven

(D) The rosary

59. The repeated mention of “boards” in the play refers to—

(A) Floor repair

(B) Coffin-making

(C) Building a fence

(D) Boat construction

60. Maurya says she will have no call to—

(A) Go to the sea

(B) Go to the priest

(C) Go to the market

(D) Go to the neighbors

61. What emotion dominates Maurya at the start of the play?

(A) Happiness

(B) Anxiety

(C) Anger

(D) Confidence

62. Nora’s role in the play is mainly to—

(A) Deliver letters and news

(B) Argue with Cathleen

(C) Sing songs

(D) Take care of Bartley’s horse

63. Cathleen tries to hide the bundle from Maurya because—

(A) She fears Maurya will open it immediately

(B) She thinks it contains bad news

(C) She wants to surprise Maurya

(D) She has promised the priest

64. The setting of the play is best described as—

(A) Rural and coastal

(B) Urban and industrial

(C) Desert village

(D) Mountain town

65. Bartley’s journey to the mainland is motivated by—

(A) Selling a horse at the fair

(B) Attending a wedding

(C) Visiting relatives

(D) Buying a fishing boat

66. The weather conditions in the play are often linked to—

(A) Foreshadowing deaths

(B) Indicating celebrations

(C) Helping the fishermen

(D) Stopping travel

67. What does Maurya believe about giving blessings before a journey?

(A) It protects from harm

(B) It ensures good trade

(C) It keeps family united

(D) It is unnecessary

68. Which of the following is a symbol of Maurya’s maternal care?

(A) Giving holy water to Bartley

(B) Feeding the animals

(C) Mending nets

(D) Kneading bread

69. The word “keen” in the Irish context refers to—

(A) A song of joy

(B) A song of lament for the dead

(C) A prayer of thanks

(D) A type of fishing net

70. Who is the last male member of Maurya’s family to die?

(A) Michael

(B) Patch

(C) Bartley

(D) Her husband

71. What is Maurya’s attitude toward the sea by the end of the play?

(A) Fear and acceptance

(B) Joy and excitement

(C) Indifference

(D) Anger and hatred

72. How does the play reflect Irish rural life?

(A) Through its dialect and customs

(B) Through modern technology

(C) Through urban settings

(D) Through political conflicts

73. Who first notices the missing clothes of Michael?

(A) Nora

(B) Cathleen

(C) Maurya

(D) Bartley

74. What is the significance of the stocking in the play?

(A) It confirms Michael’s death

(B) It is a gift for Bartley

(C) It is a lucky charm

(D) It belongs to Maurya

75. Why is the flannel shirt important in the play?

(A) It helps identify Michael’s body

(B) It is a wedding gift

(C) It is new clothing for Bartley

(D) It is a symbol of hope

76. What is the relationship between Cathleen and Nora?

(A) They are sisters

(B) They are neighbors and helpers

(C) They are mother and daughter

(D) They are strangers

77. The play’s mood can best be described as—

(A) Cheerful and hopeful

(B) Dark and tragic

(C) Comedic and light-hearted

(D) Suspenseful and mysterious

78. Maurya’s repeated prayers suggest—

(A) Her strong faith in God

(B) Her lack of belief

(C) Her fear of the sea

(D) Her anger toward the priest

79. The “black hags” mentioned in the play symbolize—

(A) The dangers of the sea

(B) Women from the village

(C) The children

(D) Birds flying over the sea

80. The young priest’s promise about Bartley’s return is—

(A) Accurate and fulfilled

(B) A hopeful reassurance

(C) A warning

(D) A threat

81. What event does the phrase “Samhain” refer to?

(A) A harvest festival marking the end of summer

(B) A wedding celebration

(C) A fishing competition

(D) The arrival of spring

82. Maurya compares her sons’ deaths to—

(A) Natural and unavoidable events

(B) Punishments from God

(C) Accidents caused by others

(D) Success in fishing

83. The play’s dramatic climax occurs when—

(A) Bartley’s body arrives

(B) Maurya finds the stocking

(C) The priest enters

(D) Maurya prays for her family

84. The bundle that Cathleen opens contains—

(A) Michael’s clothes

(B) Bartley’s tools

(C) Food supplies

(D) Letters from the priest

85. What does the “dry day” mentioned in the play signify?

(A) The lack of rain but presence of tears and sorrow

(B) A celebration day

(C) A good fishing day

(D) A day without wind

86. The phrase “God spare his soul” is an example of—

(A) A curse

(B) A prayer for mercy

(C) An expression of joy

(D) A legal phrase

87. Which character shows the most emotional strength in the play?

(A) Maurya

(B) Cathleen

(C) Nora

(D) Bartley

88. What is the tone of the women’s keening?

(A) Joyful and lively

(B) Soft and mournful

(C) Angry and loud

(D) Silent and tense

89. The final curtain falling symbolizes—

(A) The end of Maurya’s suffering

(B) The ongoing cycle of life and death

(C) The victory of nature over humans

(D) The arrival of a new family member

90. The central message of the play is—

(A) Acceptance of fate and human vulnerability to nature

(B) The importance of wealth

(C) The power of political resistance

(D) The joy of community life

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