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Extract 1

LOMOV: It’s cold... I’m trembling all over, just as if I’d got an examination before me. The great thing is, I must have my mind made up. If I give myself time to think, to hesitate, to talk a lot, to look for an ideal, or for real love, then I’ll never get married. Brr... It’s cold! Natalya Stepanovna is an excellent housekeeper, not bad-looking, well-educated. What more do I want? But I’m getting a noise in my ears from excitement. [Drinks] And it’s impossible for me not to marry. In the first place, I’m already 35 — a critical age, so to speak. In the second place, I ought to lead a quiet and regular life. I suffer from palpitations, I’m excitable and always getting awfully upset; at this very moment my lips are trembling, and there’s a twitch in my right eyebrow.

(a). Which of the following is NOT a reason why Lomov thinks he must marry?
(a) He is already 35 years old.
(b) He suffers from palpitations.
(c) He is excitable and easily upset.
(d) He is in love with Natalya.
Answer: (d) He is in love with Natalya.

 

(b). Why is it fair to say that Lomov’s tone, when he says “What more do I want?”, is uncertain and questioning? Answer in about 40 words.
Answer: Lomov is trying to convince himself that Natalya Stepanovna is a suitable match for him, but at the same time he is struggling with doubts and fears. His tone suggests that he is trying to reassure himself that he has made the right decision, but he is not entirely convinced.

 

(c). Read the following descriptions and identify which one correctly corresponds to the extract.
(a) A debate is a formal discussion on a particular topic, usually with two or more people presenting different viewpoints and arguments.
(b) A soliloquy is a speech given by a character alone on stage, which reveals their innermost thoughts and feelings to the audience.
(c) An aside is a brief comment or remark made by a character directly to the audience, which is not intended to be heard by other characters on stage.
Answer: (b) A soliloquy is a speech given by a character alone on stage, which reveals their innermost thoughts and feelings to the audience.

 

(d). If an actor were to enact this extract, what would he be required to focus on, while modulating his voice? (CBSE SQP 2023)
Answer: The actor would be required to convey Lomov’s nervousness and excitement through his voice modulation.

 

Extract 2

It’s cold... I’m trembling all over, just as if I’d got an examination before me. The great thing is, I must have my mind made up. If I give myself time to think, to hesitate, to talk a lot, to look for an ideal, or for real love, then I’ll never get married. Brr... It’s cold! Natalya Stepanovna is an excellent housekeeper, not bad-looking, well-educated. What more do I want? But I’m getting a noise in my ears from excitement.

(a). State one inference about Lomov from the following context:
“I’m trembling all over, just as if I’d got an examination before me.”
Answer: Lomov was extremely nervous and anxious about making the proposal.

 

(b). State TRUE or FALSE:
None of the statements (1)-(4) below can be applied to the question, ‘What is the main concern of the speaker regarding marriage?’
(1) Finding an ideal partner
(2) Overthinking and hesitation
(3) Real love and emotional connection
(4) Natalya Stepanovna’s expectations
Answer: False

 

(c). What is the intention of the playwright in the given extract?
Answer: Through Lomov’s nervous soliloquy, the playwright satirises marriage as a practical arrangement; Lomov lists Natalya’s useful qualities and admits he cannot wait for ‘real love’, which exposes the lack of romance in such matches and creates humour.

 

(d). What does Lomov mean by saying he is getting a “noise in his ears from excitement”?
Answer: He means that he is so nervous and agitated that he is feeling physically unwell, with a ringing in his ears.

 

Extract 3

“Please don’t shout! You can shout yourself hoarse in your own house but here I must ask you to restrain yourself!”

(a). Who is speaking and to whom?
Answer: The lines are spoken by Natalya to Lomov.

 

(b). What is the dispute over?
Answer: The dispute is over the ownership of Oxen Meadows.

 

(c). What does the word ‘restrain’ mean? (CBSE Delhi 2017)
Answer: Check/Control

 

Extract 4

“Why, you’re in evening dress! Well, I never! Are you going to a ball or what? Though I must say you look better...”

(a). Who is speaking and to whom?
Answer: These lines are spoken by Natalya to Lomov.

 

(b). Why is the person spoken to in an evening dress?
Answer: Lomov wore the evening dress because he had come to meet Chubukov to ask for Natalya’s hand in marriage.

 

(c). What does the word ‘ball’ mean here? (CBSE AI 2017)
Answer: A formal party for dancing

 

Extract 5

“The court? You can take it to court, and all that! You can! I know you; you’re on the look-out for a chance to go to court and all that.”

(a). Who is the speaker?
Answer: The speaker is Chubukov.

 

(b). What dispute is to be taken to the court?
Answer: The dispute is over the ownership of Oxen Meadows.

 

(c). What does the phrase ‘to be on the look-out for’ mean? (CBSE Foreign 2017)
Answer: Always ready for/always searching for

 

Extract 6

“They only come to five dessiatins, and are worth perhaps 300 roubles, but I can’t stand unfairness. Say what you will, I can’t stand unfairness.”

(a). Who speaks the above lines and to whom?
Answer: Natalya says these lines to Lomov.

 

(b). How much are the meadows worth?
Answer: Approximately 300 roubles.

 

(c). Find a word in the extract that means ‘not based on what is just’. (CBSE Delhi 2016)
Answer: Unfairness

 

Extract 7

“There’s nothing to argue about. You see, my aunt’s grandmother gave the free use of these Meadows in perpetuity to the peasants of your father’s grandfather, in return for which they were to make bricks for her.”

(a). Who is speaking to whom?
Answer: Lomov says these lines to Natalya.

 

(b). Who gave the meadows and why?
Answer: Lomov’s aunt’s grandmother gave the free use of the meadows to the peasants of Natalya’s father’s grandfather, in return for which they were to make bricks for her.

 

(c). Give the meaning of the word ‘perpetuity’. (CBSE Foreign 2016)
Answer: The state of lasting for ever / for all time

 

Extract 8

“Don’t excite yourself, my precious one. Allow me. Your Guess certainly has his good points. He’s purebred, firm on his feet, has well-sprung ribs, and all that. But, my dear man, if you want to know the truth, that dog has two defects; he’s old and he’s short in the muzzle.”

(a). Who is the speaker here? Who is he speaking to?
Answer: The speaker is Chubukov. He says this to Lomov.

 

(b). According to the speaker, what is the truth about Guess?
Answer: Guess has two defects: he’s old and he’s short in the muzzle.

 

(c). What is the adjectival form of ‘truth’? (CBSE Delhi 2014)
Answer: Truthful

 

(d). The extract uses the phrase, ‘Don’t excite yourself, my precious one.’ Which of the following expressions is incorrect with respect to the word ‘excite’?
(1) provoking (2) comforting (3) arguing (4) commanding
(a) Option (1)
(b) Option (2)
(c) Option (3)
(d) Option (4)
Answer: (b) Option (2)

 

(e). Squeezer was different from other dogs because_________.
(a) he kept sleeping
(b) he kept barking
(c) he ran after a sheep
(d) he kept eating
Answer: (c) he ran after a sheep

 

(f). What happened to Squeezer on the Marusinsky hunt?
(a) He was afraid
(b) He was attacked
(c) He was ahead
(d) He was left far behind
Answer: (d) He was left far behind

 

(g). Choose the answer that lists the CORRECT option about the recording of the situation between the couple Ivan and Natalya.
(a) Picture of a man and a woman quarrelling, pointing fingers at each other
(b) Picture of a woman standing alone, looking annoyed
(c) Picture of two dogs sitting side by side
(d) Picture of a man lying flat on the floor with a woman kneeling beside him
Answer: (a) Picture of a man and a woman quarrelling, pointing fingers at each other

 

(h). The ‘truth’ about Lomov’s dog is that he is?
(a) Old and short
(b) Stupid
(c) Lethargic
(d) Slow in running
Answer: (a) Old and short

 

Extract 9

“I’m off my balance with joy, absolutely off my balance! Oh, with all my soul... I’ll go and call Natasha, and all that.”

(a). Who is the speaker?
Answer: The speaker is Chubukov.

 

(b). Why is he so very happy?
Answer: Lomov has just expressed his desire to marry Chubukov’s daughter Natalya.

 

(c). Why is he going to call Natasha? (CBSE AI 2014)
Answer: Chubukov wants to call Natalya so that Lomov can propose marriage to her.

 

Extract 10

“I’ve been hoping for it for a long time. It’s been my continual desire. [Sheds a tear] And I’ve always loved you, my angel, as if you were my own son. May God give you both — His help and His love and so on, and so much hope...”

(a). Who is the speaker here? Who is he talking to?
Answer: The speaker is Chubukov. He is talking to Lomov.

 

(b). Why does the speaker shed a tear?
Answer: He is happy that his continual desire to see his only daughter married is finally going to be fulfilled.

 

(c). Which word in the passage is opposite in meaning to ‘despair’? (CBSE Foreign 2014)
Answer: Hope

 

Extract 11

“But, please, Stepan Stepanovitch, how can they be yours? Do be a reasonable man! My aunt’s grandmother gave the Meadows for the temporary and free use of your grandfather’s peasants. The peasants used the land for forty years and got accustomed to it as if it was their own, when it happened that...”

(a). Who is the speaker of the above lines?
Answer: The speaker of the above lines is Lomov.

 

(b). Why did his aunt’s grandmother give the meadows?
Answer: His aunt’s grandmother gave the Meadows for the temporary and free use of Natalya’s grandfather’s peasants, in return for which they were to make bricks for her.

 

(c). Why did the peasants treat the land as their own?
Answer: The peasants used the land free of cost for forty years and got accustomed to it as if it were their own.

 

(d). What light do these lines throw on the speaker’s character? (CBSE 2018)
Answer: Argumentative

 

Extract 12

CHUBUKOV: [aside] He’s come to borrow money. Shan’t give him any! [aloud] What is it, my beauty?
LOMOV: You see, Honoured Stepanitch... I beg pardon, Stepan Honouritch... I mean, I’m awfully excited, as you will please notice... In short, you alone can help me, though I don’t deserve it, of course... and haven’t any right to count on your assistance...

(a). Why does Chubukov suspect Lomov of coming to borrow money?
Answer: Chubukov suspected Lomov of coming to borrow money because Lomov came with a request which, he said, only Chubukov could help him with. Lomov did not reveal his purpose of coming directly. Lomov had asked Chubukov for help twice previously.

 

(b). Why is Lomov not able to answer properly?
Answer: Lomov is unable to answer properly because the request he is about to make to Chubukov is making him extremely nervous/excited.

 

(c). What purpose has he come for?
Answer: Lomov has come to ask for the hand of Chubukov’s daughter, Natalya, in marriage.

 

(d). Which word in the passage means the same as ‘very much’? (CBSE Delhi 2013)
Answer: Awfully

 

(e). What is the first thought of Chubukov when he sees Lomov?
1. Lomov had come with an excuse.
2. Lomov had come to meet him.
3. Lomov had come to borrow money.
4. Lomov had come to fight.
5. Lomov had come to argue.
Choose the correct option from the following:
(a) (1), (2) and (4)
(b) (2) and (3)
(c) (1), (3), and (5)
(d) (2) and (5)
Answer: (b) (2) and (3)

 

(f). Select the option which displays ‘awfully’ as in the extract.
(a) I am awfully glad you are my sister.
(b) The team played awfully and lost the football match.
(c) She looked awfully sad in the patched dress.
(d) I did awfully miserable in the exam.
Answer: (a) I am awfully glad you are my sister.

 

(g). From the options given below, Lomov reaches out to Chubukov saying ___________.
(a) he is a beauty.
(b) he is a responsible man.
(c) he is a good father.
(d) he alone can help him.
Answer: (d) he alone can help him.

 

(h). Choose the appropriate option for (1) and (2).
(1) Though I don’t deserve it.
(2) Though I deserve it.
(a) (1) is true and (2) false.
(b) (2) is the opposite of (1).
(c) (2) further relates to (1).
(d) Both (1) and (2) cannot be inferred from the extract.
Answer: (b) (2) is the opposite of (1).

 

(i). Which word in the extract means ‘depend’ ?
(a) Deserve
(b) Assistance
(c) Count on
(d) Notice
Answer: (c) Count on

 

Extract 13

LOMOV: [greatly moved] Honoured Stepan Stepanovitch, do you think I may count on her consent?
CHUBUKOV: Why, of course, my darling, and... as if she won’t consent! She’s in love; egad, she’s like a lovesick cat, and so on. Shan’t be long!

(a). What does Lomov want to be assured of?
Answer: Lomov wants to be assured of Natalya’s consent.

 

(b). Why does he want this assurance?
Answer: He wants this assurance in order to propose marriage to Natalya.

 

(c). Why is Chubukov sure of Natalya’s consent?
Answer: Chubukov is sure of Natalya’s consent because he believes that she is in love; he calls her a lovesick cat.

 

(d). Which word in the passage means the same as ‘agree’? (CBSE Delhi Com. 2013; AI 2011)
Answer: Consent

 

Extract 14

NATALYA: No, you’re simply joking, or making fun of me. What a surprise! We’ve had that land for nearly three hundred years, and then we’re suddenly told that it isn’t ours! Ivan Vassilevitch, I can hardly believe my own ears. These Meadows aren’t worth much to me. They only come to five dessiatins, and are worth perhaps 300 roubles, but I can’t stand unfairness.

(a). What surprises the speaker?
Answer: Lomov’s calling Oxen Meadows his property surprises the speaker.

 

(b). Who is Ivan Vassilevitch?
Answer: Ivan Vassilevitch Lomov is a neighbour of Natalya and her father Chubukov.

 

(c). What ‘unfairness’ does she refer to?
Answer: The unfairness she refers to is Lomov’s claim to the meadows, which she thinks is false.

 

(d). Which group of words in the passage means the same as “difficult to tolerate”? (CBSE Delhi 2012)
Answer: Can’t stand

 

Extract 15

CHUBUKOV: My dear fellow, whom do I see! Ivan Vassilevitch! I am extremely glad! [Squeezes his hand] Now this is a surprise, my darling... How are you?
LOMOV: Thank you. And how may you be getting on?
CHUBUKOV: We just get along somehow, my angel, thanks to your prayers, and so on. Sit down, please do... Now, you know, you shouldn’t forget all about your neighbours, my darling. My dear fellow, why are you so formal in your get-up! Evening dress, gloves, and so on. Can you be going anywhere, my treasure?
LOMOV: No. I’ve come only to see you, honoured Stepan Stepanovitch.
CHUBUKOV: Then why are you in evening dress, my precious? As if you’re paying a New Year’s Eve visit!
LOMOV: Well, you see, it’s like this. [Takes his arm] I’ve come to you, honoured Stepan Stepanovitch, to trouble you with a request. Not once or twice have I already had the privilege of applying to you for help, and you have always, so to speak... I must ask your pardon, I am getting excited. I shall drink some water, honoured Stepan Stepanovitch.

(a). How does Mr Chubukov feel on seeing Lomov?
1. Happy
2. Excited
3. Angry
4. Surprised
5. Annoying
Choose the correct option from the following:
(a) (1), (2) and (4)
(b) (2), (3) and (4)
(c) (1), (3), and (5)
(d) (2) and (5)
Answer: (a) (1), (2) and (4)

 

(b). Select the most appropriate option for (1) and (2).
(1) How may you be getting on?
(2) How are you?
(a) (1) is true and (2) false
(b) (2) is the opposite of (1).
(c) (2) further relates to (1).
(d) Both (1) and (2) cannot be inferred from the extract.
Answer: (c) (2) further relates to (1).

 

(c). From the options given below, identify the nature of Chubukov by his conversation with Lomov.
(a) Loving
(b) Inquisitive
(c) Jovial
(d) Stubborn
Answer: (b) Inquisitive

 

(d). Select the option to indicate why Lomov was not able to answer Chubukov properly:
(a) He was confused
(b) He was frightened
(c) He was excited
(d) He was nervous
Answer: (c) He was excited

 

(e). Which word in the extract means ‘liberty’?
(a) Excited
(b) Request
(c) Privilege
(d) Formal
Answer: (c) Privilege

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