The Proposal MCQs Class 10 | First Flight | JAC Board
Chapter 10: First Flight
The Proposal
Author: Anton Chekhov
📘 The Proposal – MCQs | Class 10 English
Board: JAC Board Jharkhand Class: 10 Book: First Flight Chapter: The Proposal
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🔹 Introduction
“The Proposal” is a comic one-act play by Anton Chekhov about a young man, Lomov, who goes to propose marriage to Natalya.
The play humorously explores human pride, misunderstandings, and trivial conflicts in relationships.
🔹 Chapter Description
Lomov, a nervous and anxious man, goes to propose to Natalya.
However, their conversation leads to silly arguments over land and trivial matters.
Eventually, misunderstandings are resolved, and the proposal is successful, highlighting the humorous side of human nature.
🔹 Short Summary
The play is a satire on human pride, impatience, and obsession with minor issues.
Through Lomov and Natalya’s conversation, Chekhov exposes how trivial conflicts can arise even in serious situations like a marriage proposal.
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📝 MCQs – Online Test (10 Questions)
Q1. Who wrote "The Proposal"?
A. William Shakespeare
B. Anton Chekhov
C. Leo Tolstoy
D. Rabindranath Tagore
✔ Correct Answer: B
Anton Chekhov is the author of "The Proposal", a humorous one-act play.
Q2. Who is Lomov?
A. Natalya’s brother
B. A nervous man proposing marriage
C. A neighbor
D. Natalya’s father
✔ Correct Answer: B
Lomov is the main character who goes to propose to Natalya.
Q3. What is the main theme of the play?
A. Adventure
B. Human pride and trivial conflicts
C. War
D. Friendship
✔ Correct Answer: B
The play humorously depicts pride, misunderstandings, and trivial disputes in human relationships.
Q4. What causes arguments between Lomov and Natalya?
A. Money
B. Land boundaries and minor issues
C. Weather
D. Pets
✔ Correct Answer: B
They argue over trivial matters like land ownership, showing human obsession with minor issues.
Q5. How does Natalya respond to Lomov?
A. With patience and humor
B. With anger only
C. Ignores him
D. Runs away
✔ Correct Answer: A
Natalya responds to Lomov’s nervousness and arguments with humor and eventually resolves the conflict.
Q6. What is the tone of the play?
A. Tragic
B. Humorous and satirical
C. Romantic only
D. Horror
✔ Correct Answer: B
The play uses humor and satire to depict human behavior and pride.
Q7. What is the final outcome of the proposal?
A. Lomov leaves
B. Natalya refuses
C. Lomov and Natalya agree to marry
D. The play ends unresolved
✔ Correct Answer: C
Despite the arguments, the proposal is successful, and they decide to marry.
Q8. What does the play reveal about human nature?
A. People are always serious
B. People often quarrel over trivial things
C. People never argue
D. People are perfect
✔ Correct Answer: B
The play highlights how humans can get into unnecessary arguments even in important situations.
Q9. What is Lomov’s personality?
A. Confident and aggressive
B. Nervous, anxious, and polite
C. Lazy
D. Careless
✔ Correct Answer: B
Lomov is anxious, polite, and nervous, which adds humor to the play.
Q10. Moral of the play?
A. Avoid trivial disputes and value relationships
B. Always win arguments
C. Wealth is most important
D. Only serious matters matter
✔ Correct Answer: A
The play teaches to overlook minor issues and focus on human relationships.
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🔁 Revision Points
Author: Anton Chekhov
Main Characters: Lomov and Natalya
Theme: Human pride, trivial conflicts, relationships
Lesson: Avoid unnecessary quarrels, focus on love and understanding
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