CBSE Class 11 English Mother’s Day MCQs

Question : What does the play “Mother’s Day” talk about?
a) Status of the mother in the family
b) Status of the father in the family
c) Status of the children in the family
d) Status of the family in the society

Answer :  A

Question : What is the first thing that Dorris does as soon as she enters the house?
a) Asks her mother to give her tea
b) Asks her mother to cook something for her
c) Asks her mother about her day
d) Asks her mother to iron her yellow silk

Answer :  D

Question : How does the author describe Mrs. Fitzgerald?
a) Worried looking
b) Sinister looking
c) Has a deep voice
d) Both (b) and (c)

Answer :  D

Question : The attitude of Mrs. Pearson’s family changes towards her. Comment.
a) No
b) Yes
c) Maybe
d) Not clear from the story

Answer :  B

Question : Where was Dorris headed for the night?
a) She had to work overtime
b) She was going out with Charlie Spence
c) She was going for her friend’s birthday
d) She had some appointment

Answer :  B

Question : What message does the author of “Mother’s Day” try to convey?
a) To appreciate wives/ mothers for their work
b) To work hard for your mother
c) To spend time with family
d) To respect everyone

Answer :  A

Question : “It’s wonderful having a real ____________ living next door.” Complete the dialogue.
a) doctor
b) writer
c) fortune-teller
d) chef

Answer :  C

Question : What does George mean when he says ‘we’re at sixes and sevens here’?
a) In a state of confusion and disorder
b) In a middle of a conflict
c) In a middle of taking a decision
d) In a state of agony

Answer :  A

Question : Where did Mrs. Fitzgerald learn to tell the future?
a) The West
b) The East
c) The Middle-East
d) Not mentioned in the play

Answer :  B

Question : What are the ‘changes’ that Mrs. Pearson referred to Cyril?
a) Change in the way she is treated by the family
b) Changes in her daily routine
c) Changes related to her work
d) None of the above

Answer :  A

Question : How does Mrs. Pearson describe her family members?
a) Thoughtless and selfish
b) Pleasant and helpful
c) Hardworking
d) Mindful

Answer :  A

Question : What does Mrs.Pearson suggest them to do for that night?
a) Family game of rummy
b) Getting the supper ready
c) Both (a) and (b)
d) None of the above

Answer :  C

Question : In what endeavour does Mrs. Fitzgerald help Mrs. Pearson?
a) To see future
b) To make her family treat her well
c) To run errands
d) None of the above

Answer :  B

Question : According to Mrs. Pearson, where Cyril had been wasting his time and money?
a) Races
b) Ice shows
c) Both (a) and (b)
d) Clubbing

Answer :  C

Question : How would you describe Mrs. Pearson?
a) Dominating
b) Considerate
c) Compliant
d) Both (b) and (c)

Answer :  D

Question : How does Mrs. Fitzgerald plan to help Mrs. Pearson?
a) By talking to Mrs. Pearson’s family
b) By listening to Mrs. Pearson rants
c) By swapping personalities with Mrs. Pearson
d) Both (a) and (b)

Answer :  C

Question : Who is the writer of the play “Mother’s Day”?
a) A.J. Cornin
b) William Wordworth
c) Patrick Pringle
d) J.B. Priestley

Answer :  D

Question : Mrs. Pearson was ___________ about Mrs. Fitzgerald’s plan.
a) excited
b) hesitant
c) sure
d) envious

Answer :  B

Question : When do Mrs. Pearson and Mrs. Fitzgerald get back to their original selves?
a) When Mrs. Pearson’s family gets to know about them
b) When they both get bored
c) When the situation goes out of hand
d) None of the above

Answer :  C

Question : Mrs. Fitzgerald is a __________ of Mrs. Pearson.
a) relative
b) neighbour
c) maid
d) None of the above

Answer :  B

Question : Mrs. Pearson’s family had been _________ towards Mrs. Pearson.
a) respectful
b) polite
c) biased
d) unappreciative

Answer :  D

Question : What makes Dorris astounded as soon as she enters the house?
a) The sight of her mother smoking
b) Because the tea was not ready
c) Because her mother was not there
d) None of the above

Answer :  A

Question : “Buck teeth and half-witted…” Who has been described here?
a) Cyril Pearson
b) George Pearson
c) Charlie Spence
d) Mrs. Fitzgerald

Answer :  C

Question : How does the author describe George Pearson?
a) Pompous
b) Solemn
c) Fifty-ish
d) All of the above

Answer :  D

Question : What was George’s reaction when he saw his wife drinking stout during daytime?
a) He did not like it
b) He did not mind
c) He accompanied her
d) He ignored her

Answer :  A

Question : Mrs. Pearson tells George that he is being ___________ at the club.
a) respected
b) laughed upon
c) called names
d) Both (b) and (c)

Answer :  D

Question : “Well, she’s suddenly all different.” Who said this and for whom?
a) Cyril for Dorris
b) Dorris for her mother
c) Cyril for her mother
d) George for Dorris

Answer :  B

Question : “It’s that silly old bag from next door- Mrs. Fitzgerald.” Who said this?
a) Dorris
b) Cyril
c) George
d) Mrs. Pearson

Answer :  B

Question : Why was Dorris red-eyed?
a) Because of an infection
b) Because of a fight
c) Because of crying
d) Because she was getting ready to head out

Answer :  C

Question : Mrs. Fitzgerald asks Mrs. Pearson to be ___________ with her family.
a) rude
b) polite
c) ignorant
d) firm

Answer :  D