CBSE Class 11 English Birth MCQs

Question : In the dilemma he faced, what did Andrew do?
a) Check upon Susan first
b) Check upon the child first
c) Ran away
d) Left it to handle to the midwife

Answer :  A

Question : Who is the author of “Birth”?
a) A.J. Cornin
b) J.B. Priestley
c) Andrew Manson
d) Edward Page

Answer :  A

Question : “But her hands were together, her lips moved without sound.” Who is her?
a) Susan
b) Midwife
c) Mrs. Morgan’s mother
d) Not clear from the story

Answer :  C

Question : Andrew did his medical practice under the assistance of _________.
a) Dr. Page
b) Dr. Morgan
c) Dr. William
d) Dr. Shane

Answer :  A

Question : Who was waiting for Andrew at midnight?
a) Dr. Edward
b) Christine
c) Joe Morgan
d) Mrs. Morgan’s mother

Answer :  C

Question : After how many years were Joe and Susan blessed with a child?
a) Ten years
b) One year
c) Five years
d) Twenty years

Answer :  D

Question : Where did Joe Morgan live?
a) Number 11, Blaina Terrace
b) Number 14, Bryngower
c) Number 12, Blaina Terrace
d) Number 12, Bryngower

Answer :  C

Question : What can you say about Dr. Andrew after reading “Birth”?
a) He did not put all his efforts
b) He fulfilled his obligations well as a doctor
c) His skills were not enough
d) He was arrogant

Answer :  B

Question : How does the author describe the bedroom of Joe’s house?
a) Well furnished
b) Poorly furnished
c) Dirty
d) Both (b) and (c)

Answer :  B

Question : Why did Andrew get oblivious to all the work he had done in Blaenelly?
a) Because he got all hopeless
b) Because he did something extraordinary that night
c) Because he was leaving Blaenelly
d) Because he got tired

Answer :  B

Question : How has the author described Mrs. Morgan’s mother?
a) Wise
b) Grey-haired
c) In her seventies
d) All of the above

Answer :  D

Question : What all things did Andrew use in the treatment?
a) Hot and cold water
b) Basins and towels
c) A blanket
d) All of the above

Answer :  D

Question : Where had the midwife placed the stillborn child?
a) She held the child in her arms
b) Gave him to Susan’s mother
c) Under the bed
d) Handled him to Joe

Answer :  C

Question : “Don’t fret, mother, I’ll not run away.” Why did Andrew say this?
a) To reassure Mrs. Morgan’s mother
b) To fulfill his obligations
c) To break the silence
d) To handle a critical situation well

Answer :  A

Question : How was the newborn child?
a) Healthy
b) Lifeless
c) Underweight
d) Anaemic

Answer :  B

Question : During the whole incident, Joe did not enter the house. Why?
a) Because he was superstitious
b) Because he didn’t want to disturb
c) Because he didn’t want to see the child
d) Because he was anxious

Answer :  D

Question : What dilemma did doctor Andrew confront?
a) Whether the child could be saved or not
b) Whether the treatment would be successful
c) Whether to attend the child or the mother
d) Whether to inform Joe or not

Answer :  C

Question : After trying for fifteen minutes, Andrew felt ________.
a) accomplished
b) hopeful
c) hopeless
d) confident

Answer :  C

Question : Birth of Susan’s child was a turning point in Dr. Andrew’s life. Do you agree?
a) Absolutely
b) Not at all
c) Partially
d) Not clear from the story

Answer :  A

Question : What did Andrew remember in the middle of ongoing treatment?
a) About his love for Christine
b) Morgan family’s longing for a child
c) His time in Samaritan
d) About his obligation as a doctor

Answer :  B

Question : Andrew decided to __________ at Joe’s house.
a) sleep
b) study
c) stay
d) eat

Answer :  C

Question : What did Andrew conclude from the whiteness of the child?
a) That he was dead
b) That he suffered from lack of oxygen
c) That he should be taken to hospital
d) That Andrew couldn’t save him

Answer :  B

Question : Why did the child become slippery in Andrew’s hand?
a) Because of atmosphere in the room
b) Because Andrew was losing his focus
c) Because of constant juggling between waters
d) None of the above

Answer :  C

Question : While waiting at Joe’s house, what did Andrew think about?
a) Mrs. Morgan condition
b) Failed marriages
c) Christine
d) Both (b) and (c)

Answer :  D

Question : How long did it take for Andrew’s efforts to yield results?
a) Fifteen minutes
b) All efforts went into vain
c) One hour
d) Half an hour

Answer :  D

Question : When Andrew approached, Susan was accompanied by her mother and _________.
a) Joe
b) father
c) a midwife
d) mother-in-law

Answer :  C

Question : What does the author refer to as ‘a miracle’?
a) Life getting into the stillborn
b) Morgan family welcoming a child
c) Susan getting consciousness
d) None of the above

Answer :  A

Question : How did Andrew try to save the still born?
a) Using a special method of respiration
b) Calling Dr. Edward
c) Taking him to a hospital
d) Giving him blood

Answer :  A

Question : Why is the lesson named “Birth”?
a) Because the doctor is specialist in childbirths
b) Because a lot of childbirths take place
c) Because it is about birth of a child
d) Because it talks about philosophy of life

Answer :  C

Question : What did Andrew remember about Samaritan?
a) A place he went to volunteer
b) Someone he met there
c) A treatment he witnessed
d) Not mentioned in the story

Answer :  C