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Shrikanwartara Public Higher Secondary School Mandleshwar, Class XI, The Browning Version, MCQs, 1. Who has written ‘The Browning Version’?, A. Terence Rattigan, B. Mr Edgar S. Woolard, C. Mr. Lester Brown, D. Kushwant Singh, 2. Who are the three characters of the play ‘The Browning Version’?, A. Taplow, Alice and Mr. Harrow, B. Taplow, Frank and Mrs. Harris, C. Taplow, Frank, and Mr. Crocker – Harris, D. Alice, Frank and Mr. Crocker – Harris, 3. What is the age of Taplow?, A. Fourteen, B. Sixteen, C. Twenty, D. Five, 4. What does Frank do?, A. Student, B. Teacher, C. Principal, D. Parent, 5. Who is Mr. Crocker-Harris ?, A. Principal, B. School Teacher, C. middle-aged schoolmaster, D. Don’t know, 6. Where is the starting scene of the play set ?, A. School Classroom, B. School Playground, C. Home, D. Road, 7. What was Taplow doing on the last day of school?, A. Extra Work, B. Time pass, C. Can’t say, D. completing homework, 8. In which class does Taplow study in?, A. Lower fifth, B. seventh, C. ninth, D. lower tenth, 9. Why does Taplow have to do extra work?, A. because he has missed his previous week due to illness, B. because he didn’t perfomed well in his studies, C. because he was there to help his teacher, D. because he was called by his teacher, 10. Why does Taplow want Science as a remove?, A. because he has no option, B. because he finds the subject extremely interesting, C. because he is confused, D. Cant say, 11. Why did Taplow call Mr. Crocker – Harris ‘Hardly Human’?, A. because he is a sadist, B. he is all shriveled up, C. He is very rude to everyone, D. he finds peace in failing students, 12. What book was Taplow reading?, A. History textbook, B. The Agamemnon, B. Julius Caesar, D. Englsh Novel, 13. At what time was Mr. Harris supposed to come to school?, A. Six-thirty, B. seven, C. eleven, D. twelve, 14. Why was Frank jealous of Mr. Crocker – Harris?, A. because of the effect he has on students, B. because of his fame, C. because he was senior schoolmaster, D. because he was paid well, 15. What short name does Taplow call Mr. Crocker – Harris in his absence?, A.Crock, B. Harris, C. Crocker, D. Teacher, 16. How does Taplow react when Mr. Crocker – Harris cracked a joke in the class?, A. he laughed, B. he ignored it, C. he asked him what it meant, D. he did nothing, 17. What is the name of Mr. Crocker – Harris’s wife?, A. Millie Crocker – Harris, B. Miley Crocker – Harris, C. Haley Crocker – Harris, D. never noticed, 18. When did Mrs. Crocker – Harris entered the classroom?, A. When Taplow and Frank were discussing Mr. Harris, B. When no one was in the classroom, C. with Mr. Crocker – Harris, D. when only Taplow was in the classroom, 19. How would you describe Millie Crocker – Harris?, A. Thin Woman, late thirties, smartly dressed, B. fat woman, forties, C. thin woman, in her twenties, D. thin women, smartly dressed, 20. Who said the lines, ‘Come along, Taplow. Do not be so selfish as to keep a good joke to yourself.’?, A. Mr. Crocker – Harris, B. Millie, C. Frank, D. Principal, 21. Why was Taplow worried that Mrs. Crocker – Harris might have heard what they were saying?, A. as she had been standing for a few minutes when they were busy talking, B. as she interrupted them talking about his husband, C. as she heard them talking about Principal, D. Don’t know, 22. What was Millie carrying when she entered the classroom?, A. basket, B. books, C. knits, D. flowers, 23. Where was Mr. Crocker – Harris?, A. At the Bursar’s, B. At home, C. At market, D. At library, 24. What did Millie suggest to Taplow in her husband’s absence?, A. to go to chemist to get her prescription filled, B. to go to his home, C. to play golf, D. to wait, 25. Does Taplow think that Mr. Crocker – Harris is baised?, A. Yes, B. no, C. May be, D. Can’t Say, 26. How is Mr. Crocker – Harris different from other teachers?, A. as he is not biased, B. as he is strict, C. as he is old, D. as he is rude, 27. How did Frank react upon the arrival of Mrs. Crocker – Harris?, A. he was happy, B. he was nervous, C. he was relieved, D. nothing as such, 28. Who was Agamemnon?, A. he was American astrologer, B. he was an Egyptian king, C. he was the king of Mycenae in Greek mythology, D. Don’t know, 29. What does ‘Remove’ mean in the chapter?, A. a division in British Schools, B. take away something, C. unfasten, D. get rid of, 30. Does Mr. Crocker – Harris come to the school in the play?, A. Yes, B. No, C. Maybe, D. Can’t say, Short Answer Type, Question 1., Where does Taplow meet Frank? What does Taplow feel about being there?, Question 2., What subjects does Taplow want to opt for and why?, Question 3., Why does Taplow feel that Mr Harris is “hardly human”?, Question 4., Why does Taplow feel that Mr Harris has no feelings?, Question 5., How did Taplow try to express his liking for Mr Harris? What was the outcome?, Long Answer Type, Question 1., Write a brief character sketch of Frank Hunter., Question 2., What idea do you form of Taplow after reading the play ‘The Browning Version’?