THE SINGING LESSON BY KATHERINE MANSFIELD
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- Q1
1. What is Ms.Meadows’ despair compared to?
A wicked knife
lump in the throat
withering leaves of willow trees
lament
30s - Q2
2. What thought flashed in Ms.Meadows’s mind when she heard about the telegram?
Basil is dating the Science Mistress.
Basil buys hat-stand.
Basil has reconciled with her.
Basil committed suicide
30s - Q3
3. And then there came from the staircase atremendous knock-knock-knocking. Some one had dropped dumbbells. What is dumbbells symbolic of?
The brimming joy of the girls in music school.
The heavy burden that Miss Meadows was carrying.
The ensuing heartbreak of Ms.Meadows.
The wavering state of mind of Ms.Meadows
30s - Q4
4. The portrayal of Ms.Meadows’ explores-
The wavering state of mind of the character that exudes and affects all around.
The conflict in her character and her identity.
Life is not a simple tale of happiness but a sordid affair
Her character as a music teacher but also the one who loses her jovial rhythm of life.
30s - Q5
She gets a telegram from Basil informing herthat the letter was a mistake and he was ready to marry her. Now-
She introspectsand analyses the cause of the change and displays in her action.
with the new-fangledhope and aspiration, she gets over the inner turmoil and returns to her usualself.
This time her voicesounded-full, deep and glowing with expression.
30s - Q6
What was the effectof Basil’s letter on Ms. Meadows?
She was struckdumb
She went intoremorse oblivion and solitude
She went intodepression.
She was upset and agonised.
30s - Q7
“Everything about her was sweet, pale, like honey. You would not have not been surprised to see a bee caught in the tangles of that yellow hair.”Who is being talked about in this line?
The Headmistress
The science mistress
Miss Meadows
Her fiance
30s - Q8
What was the very important ritual in the music lesson
Raising the baton
Greeting students
Giving a chrysanthemum
Opening the piano
30s - Q9
What does Miss Meadow feel after reading her fiancé’s letter?
She is filled with sorrow, disgust and hatred
She is filled with despair, anger and sadness
She is filled with hope, love and respect for his decision
She is filled with happiness, joy and relief
30s - Q10
Which of the following statements are true with respect to the story ‘ The singing lesson’?
An unreal story with unreal expectations
Talks about the healing power of nature
Describes the pride of a working woman
Begins on a sombre note and ends in delight
30s - Q11
How can her selection of the topic of the day as a singing lesson be described?
a collection of sadand eerie notes
a note of cheerful music
a melody of hope , joy and love
A lament ofsigh, sob,groan of awful mournfulness
30s - Q12
The phrase closest in meaning to “contraltos” is
Contradictory situatio
a sad song
a valuable gif
the lowest female singing voice
30s - Q13
Which amongst these is NOT a line of the lament in Miss Meadow’s class ?
Let me dwell in your sorrowsDear
Fleetly! Ah, Fleetly Mu-u-sic's Gay Measure
Fast! Ah, too Fast Fade the Ro-o-es of Pleasure
Passes away from the Listening Ear
30s - Q14
Which phrase best describes the theme of the story?
Explores the theme of arrogance, deceit, cheating and sorrow
Explores the theme of despair,happiness, desperation and sadness
Explores the theme of desolation, integrity, pride and honour
Explores the theme of music, tunes, singing and instruments
30s - Q15
What impression do you have of Basil?
He really loves Miss Meadows
He is a caring man
B.He is unfeeling
He is very compassionate and thoughtful
30s