My Childhood by APJ Abdul Kalam class 9 english for cbse board

 

My Childhood by A.P.J. Abdul Kalam – Full Quiz

1. Who is the author of "My Childhood"?

A. R.K. Narayan
B. W.B. Yeats
C. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
D. Isaac Asimov

Correct Answer: C. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam

2. Where did A.P.J. Abdul Kalam spend his childhood?

A. Rameswaram
B. Delhi
C. Mumbai
D. Chennai

Correct Answer: A. Rameswaram

3. What was Kalam’s father’s profession?

A. Teacher
B. Boat owner and imam
C. Farmer
D. Shopkeeper

Correct Answer: B. Boat owner and imam

4. Which school did young Kalam attend?

A. St. Joseph’s School
B. Schwartz Higher Secondary School
C. Presidency School
D. Don Bosco School

Correct Answer: B. Schwartz Higher Secondary School

5. How did Kalam describe his childhood?

A. Lonely and sad
B. Happy, simple, and inspiring
C. Difficult and tragic
D. Carefree and wild

Correct Answer: B. Happy, simple, and inspiring

6. Which hobby did Kalam enjoy as a child?

A. Reading books
B. Flying kites
C. Drawing and learning about birds
D. Playing football

Correct Answer: C. Drawing and learning about birds

7. What is the name of Kalam’s mother?

A. Ashiamma
B. Janaki
C. Savitri
D. Kamala

Correct Answer: A. Ashiamma

8. How did Kalam describe his relationship with his father?

A. Distant
B. Respectful and inspiring
C. Strict and harsh
D. Casual

Correct Answer: B. Respectful and inspiring

9. What mode of transport did Kalam often use as a child?

A. Train
B. Boat
C. Bicycle
D. Bus

Correct Answer: B. Boat

10. What is a key value Kalam learned from his childhood?

A. Wealth
B. Humility and simplicity
C. Power
D. Adventure

Correct Answer: B. Humility and simplicity

11. Kalam had a fascination with:

A. Space and science
B. Cooking
C. Sports
D. Politics

Correct Answer: A. Space and science

12. Which early influence inspired Kalam to dream big?

A. His friends
B. Teachers and father
C. Local politicians
D. Cinema

Correct Answer: B. Teachers and father

13. Kalam’s family followed which religion?

A. Hinduism
B. Christianity
C. Islam
D. Sikhism

Correct Answer: C. Islam

14. Which trait of Kalam’s childhood is highlighted in the book?

A. Laziness
B. Curiosity and discipline
C. Mischief
D. Shyness

Correct Answer: B. Curiosity and discipline

15. How did Kalam describe the atmosphere of Rameswaram?

A. Polluted
B. Peaceful and natural
C. Crowded
D. Industrial

Correct Answer: B. Peaceful and natural

16. Which element of nature fascinated Kalam as a child?

A. Mountains
B. Birds and the sea
C. Desert
D. Snow

Correct Answer: B. Birds and the sea

17. What type of books did Kalam enjoy reading?

A. Mythology and science
B. Comics only
C. Fiction novels
D. Poetry only

Correct Answer: A. Mythology and science

18. Kalam’s childhood is an example of:

A. Privilege
B. Simple upbringing leading to great aspirations
C. Rebellion
D. Neglect

Correct Answer: B. Simple upbringing leading to great aspirations

19. Which activity did Kalam do with friends as a child?

A. Flying kites
B. Reading, exploring nature
C. Playing cricket only
D. Travelling abroad

Correct Answer: B. Reading, exploring nature

20. What quality helped Kalam in his later life?

A. Wealth
B. Discipline and curiosity
C. Fame
D. Luck

Correct Answer: B. Discipline and curiosity

21. Kalam’s childhood environment can be described as:

A. Harsh and competitive
B. Peaceful and inspiring
C. Lonely
D. Urban and noisy

Correct Answer: B. Peaceful and inspiring

22. Which moral lesson is reflected in Kalam’s childhood?

A. Wealth is essential for success
B. Hard work, honesty, and curiosity are key
C. Travel is the main path to success
D. Luck determines life

Correct Answer: B. Hard work, honesty, and curiosity are key

23. Kalam mentions which aspect of his father?

A. His wealth
B. His discipline, guidance, and humility
C. His education
D. His travel stories

Correct Answer: B. His discipline, guidance, and humility

24. What kind of childhood did Kalam have?

A. Luxurious
B. Simple, disciplined, and morally strong
C. Difficult and abusive
D. Lonely and neglected

Correct Answer: B. Simple, disciplined, and morally strong

25. Which environment influenced Kalam’s later scientific achievements?

A. Urban schooling
B. Peaceful village life and curiosity-driven exploration
C. Military school
D. Industrial city

Correct Answer: B. Peaceful village life and curiosity-driven exploration

26. How did Kalam describe his school days?

A. Strict and joyless
B. Interesting and full of learning
C. Boring
D. Difficult and unfair

Correct Answer: B. Interesting and full of learning

27. Which childhood value shaped Kalam’s future?

A. Courage
B. Curiosity and honesty
C. Bravery
D. Sportsmanship

Correct Answer: B. Curiosity and honesty

28. Kalam’s early reading inspired him to:

A. Become a politician
B. Dream big and pursue knowledge
C. Travel abroad
D. Write novels

Correct Answer: B. Dream big and pursue knowledge

29. What role did nature play in Kalam’s childhood?

A. None
B. It inspired curiosity and observation
C. It frightened him
D. Only for play

Correct Answer: B. It inspired curiosity and observation

30. Overall, Kalam’s childhood is an example of:

A. Privilege and wealth
B. Simplicity, learning, and moral foundation leading to greatness
C. Struggle and hardship only
D. Rebellion

Correct Answer: B. Simplicity, learning, and moral foundation leading to greatness

The Lake Isle of Innisfree class 9 english cbse board

 

The Lake Isle of Innisfree – Full Quiz

1. Who wrote "The Lake Isle of Innisfree"?

A. Robert Frost
B. W.B. Yeats
C. Percy Shelley
D. T.S. Eliot

Correct Answer: B. W.B. Yeats

2. What type of poem is "The Lake Isle of Innisfree"?

A. Narrative
B. Lyrical
C. Epic
D. Haiku

Correct Answer: B. Lyrical

3. Where is the speaker planning to go?

A. City park
B. The Lake Isle of Innisfree
C. Countryside farm
D. Mountain top

Correct Answer: B. The Lake Isle of Innisfree

4. What does the speaker intend to build at Innisfree?

A. A wooden boat
B. A small cabin or hut
C. A farm
D. A temple

Correct Answer: B. A small cabin or hut

5. What natural element is central in the poem?

A. Fire
B. Water
C. Air
D. Earth

Correct Answer: B. Water

6. How does the speaker describe the peace of Innisfree?

A. Turbulent and wild
B. Calm and tranquil
C. Busy and crowded
D. Lonely and scary

Correct Answer: B. Calm and tranquil

7. How many beans does the speaker mention growing in the poem?

A. One
B. Two
C. Three
D. None mentioned

Correct Answer: D. None mentioned

8. Which sound is emphasized in the poem?

A. Drums
B. Water lapping on the shore
C. Wind in trees
D. Birds singing

Correct Answer: B. Water lapping on the shore

9. The speaker seeks to escape from:

A. Work and city life
B. Nature
C. Peace and solitude
D. Family

Correct Answer: A. Work and city life

10. How does the poet convey a sense of solitude?

A. By describing busy streets
B. By describing the isolated cabin and nature
C. By talking about friends
D. By including animals only

Correct Answer: B. By describing the isolated cabin and nature

11. What time of day does the poet mention most prominently?

A. Morning
B. Noon
C. Evening
D. Night

Correct Answer: A. Morning

12. What poetic form is used?

A. Free verse
B. Sonnet
C. Blank verse
D. Lyrical poem

Correct Answer: D. Lyrical poem

13. Which sensory imagery is mostly used?

A. Visual and auditory
B. Taste
C. Smell
D. Touch only

Correct Answer: A. Visual and auditory

14. What does the “bee-loud glade” refer to?

A. A field
B. A peaceful meadow
C. A garden
D. A forest

Correct Answer: B. A peaceful meadow

15. What is the central theme of the poem?

A. Urban life
B. Solitude and harmony with nature
C. Adventure
D. Friendship

Correct Answer: B. Solitude and harmony with nature

16. How does Yeats portray the city in contrast to Innisfree?

A. Peaceful
B. Noisy and busy
C. Empty
D. Magical

Correct Answer: B. Noisy and busy

17. What natural elements are mentioned?

A. Water, trees, and bees
B. Mountains and snow only
C. Desert sands
D. Volcanoes

Correct Answer: A. Water, trees, and bees

18. What type of cabin does the speaker want?

A. Stone cottage
B. Simple small cabin
C. Large mansion
D. Tent

Correct Answer: B. Simple small cabin

19. How does the poet describe the lake?

A. Calm and reflective
B. Stormy
C. Dirty
D. Hidden

Correct Answer: A. Calm and reflective

20. Which line shows the poet’s desire for peace?

A. "I will arise and go now"
B. "The streets are crowded"
C. "The bells are ringing"
D. "The birds will sing no more"

Correct Answer: A. "I will arise and go now"

21. What does the poet hope to do at Innisfree?

A. Build a cabin and live simply
B. Hunt animals
C. Host parties
D. Write novels

Correct Answer: A. Build a cabin and live simply

22. Which auditory image is most prominent?

A. Birds chirping
B. Bees buzzing
C. Water lapping
D. Wind whistling

Correct Answer: C. Water lapping

23. How does the speaker feel about nature?

A. Fearful
B. At peace and harmonious
C. Angry
D. Indifferent

Correct Answer: B. At peace and harmonious

24. What literary device is prominent?

A. Hyperbole
B. Imagery
C. Satire
D. Irony

Correct Answer: B. Imagery

25. What is Yeats’ tone in the poem?

A. Joyful and reflective
B. Angry
C. Humorous
D. Sarcastic

Correct Answer: A. Joyful and reflective

26. Which poetic element is strong in this poem?

A. Rhythm and musicality
B. Rhyme scheme only
C. Dialogue
D. Alliteration only

Correct Answer: A. Rhythm and musicality

27. How does the poem reflect the speaker’s inner desire?

A. By escaping city life
B. By seeking adventure
C. By traveling abroad
D. By hunting animals

Correct Answer: A. By escaping city life

28. Which is a recurring motif?

A. Water
B. Fire
C. Wind
D. Sand

Correct Answer: A. Water

29. What does the poem emphasize about solitude?

A. It is frightening
B. It brings peace and reflection
C. It is lonely
D. It is boring

Correct Answer: B. It brings peace and reflection

30. Overall, the poem expresses a desire for:

A. Fame
B. Peace, simplicity, and harmony with nature
C. Wealth
D. Adventure

Correct Answer: B. Peace, simplicity, and harmony with nature

The snake and the mirror class 9 english cbse board

 The snake and the mirror class 9 english cbse board

The Snake and the Mirror – Full Quiz

1. Who is the author of "The Snake and the Mirror"?

A. R.K. Narayan
B. Catherine Mansfield
C. Deborah Cowley
D. Isaac Asimov

Correct Answer: A. R.K. Narayan

2. What is the profession of the main character?

A. Doctor
B. School teacher
C. Government clerk
D. Shopkeeper

Correct Answer: C. Government clerk

3. Where does the main character live?

A. Malgudi
B. Mumbai
C. Delhi
D. Kolkata

Correct Answer: A. Malgudi

4. What object does the man carry that frightens him?

A. A rope
B. A snake
C. A mirror
D. A stick

Correct Answer: B. A snake

5. What is the significance of the mirror in the story?

A. It reflects the snake
B. It scares the man
C. It symbolizes self-reflection
D. Both B and C

Correct Answer: D. Both B and C

6. How does the man react when he sees the snake?

A. He kills it
B. He panics and freezes
C. He laughs
D. He calls for help

Correct Answer: B. He panics and freezes

7. The story is set in which country?

A. India
B. Sri Lanka
C. Pakistan
D. Bangladesh

Correct Answer: A. India

8. What emotion dominates the story?

A. Fear
B. Joy
C. Anger
D. Excitement

Correct Answer: A. Fear

9. The snake in the story is a symbol of:

A. Danger
B. Wealth
C. Knowledge
D. Friendship

Correct Answer: A. Danger

10. How does the man’s imagination affect his actions?

A. He acts bravely
B. He becomes overly fearful
C. He ignores the snake
D. He laughs at it

Correct Answer: B. He becomes overly fearful

11. Who narrates the story?

A. First-person from the man’s perspective
B. Third-person narrator
C. A friend of the man
D. The snake

Correct Answer: B. Third-person narrator

12. What role does superstition play in the story?

A. It creates fear
B. It guides behavior
C. It heightens suspense
D. All of the above

Correct Answer: D. All of the above

13. How does the story end?

A. The snake bites him
B. He escapes safely
C. The snake disappears in the mirror
D. He dies

Correct Answer: C. The snake disappears in the mirror

14. What is the moral of the story?

A. Courage can overcome fear
B. Imagination can exaggerate reality
C. Always carry a mirror
D. Snakes are dangerous

Correct Answer: B

A Legend of the Northland By Phoebe Cary cbse board class 9 english

 A Legend of the Northland By Phoebe Cary cbse board class 9 english

A Legend of the Northland – Full Quiz

1. Who is the author of "A Legend of the Northland"?

A. Phoebe Cary
B. Catherine Mansfield
C. Deborah Cowley
D. Isaac Asimov

Correct Answer: A. Phoebe Cary

2. What type of poem is "A Legend of the Northland"?

A. Epic
B. Narrative/legendary
C. Haiku
D. Sonnet

Correct Answer: B. Narrative/legendary

3. Who is the main character in the poem?

A. The old woman
B. The miserly man
C. The little girl
D. The fairy

Correct Answer: B. The miserly man

4. What did the miserly man refuse to do?

A. Share his wealth
B. Give food to the old woman
C. Sing in the festival
D. Work in the fields

Correct Answer: B. Give food to the old woman

5. What happened to the miserly man as a result of his behavior?

A. He became rich
B. He was turned into a wolf
C. He was turned into a woodpecker
D. He left the town

Correct Answer: C. He was turned into a woodpecker

6. Who visited the miserly man asking for food?

A. A young boy
B. An old woman
C. A soldier
D. His neighbor

Correct Answer: B. An old woman

7. What lesson does the poem convey?

A. Always trust strangers
B. Being kind and generous is important
C. Hard work is the key to success
D. Avoid talking to old people

Correct Answer: B. Being kind and generous is important

8. The poem is set in which region?

A. Northland
B. Southland
C. Eastland
D. Westland

Correct Answer: A. Northland

9. Why is the old woman important in the poem?

A. She rewards the miserly man
B. She tests the miserly man’s generosity
C. She is his relative
D. She tells him a story

Correct Answer: B. She tests the miserly man’s generosity

10. What type of moral is conveyed through the poem?

A. Humor
B. Generosity and kindness
C. Courage
D. Obedience

Correct Answer: B. Generosity and kindness

11. How does the miserly man react to the old woman’s request?

A. He shares gladly
B. He refuses and is rude
C. He ignores her
D. He invites her in

Correct Answer: B. He refuses and is rude

12. What object is symbolic of the miserly man’s punishment?

A. A golden coin
B. A woodpecker
C. A tree
D. A house

Correct Answer: B. A woodpecker

13. What does the poem teach about generosity?

A. It is unnecessary
B. It brings blessings and avoids punishment
C. Only wealth matters
D. Sharing is optional

Correct Answer: B. It brings blessings and avoids punishment

14. Who narrates the poem?

A. A first-person child
B. Third-person narrator
C. The old woman
D. The miserly man

Correct Answer: B. Third-person narrator

15. What is the tone of the poem?

A. Humorous
B. Serious and moralistic
C. Romantic
D. Sad and gloomy

Correct Answer: B. Serious and moralistic

16. The poem is best categorized as a:

A. Fable
B. Legend
C. Short story
D. Novel

Correct Answer: B. Legend

17. What character trait is highlighted in the miserly man?

A. Generosity
B. Greed
C. Courage
D. Humility

Correct Answer: B. Greed

18. What did the miserly man lose by being greedy?

A. Money
B. Respect and freedom
C. Family
D. Knowledge

Correct Answer: B. Respect and freedom

19. What lesson can children learn from the poem?

A. Be kind and share
B. Avoid strangers
C. Work hard only
D. Obey elders blindly

Correct Answer: A. Be kind and share

20. The old woman represents:

A. Wealth
B. Testing moral values
C. Nature
D. Luck

Correct Answer: B. Testing moral values

21. What type of transformation occurs to the miserly man?

A. Magical punishment
B. He dies
C. He becomes rich
D. He runs away

Correct Answer: A. Magical punishment

22. How does the poem reflect traditional folklore?

A. Through moral lessons
B. Through scientific explanation
C. Through humor
D. Through modern life examples

Correct Answer: A. Through moral lessons

23. Why is the poem called a “legend”?

A. It is based on historical fact
B. It tells a traditional tale with moral meaning
C. It is a biography
D. It has no moral

Correct Answer: B. It tells a traditional tale with moral meaning

24. How does the poet emphasize the miserly man’s misdeeds?

A. Through repetition of events
B. Through dialogue
C. Through humor
D. Through song

Correct Answer: A. Through repetition of events

25. The poem is intended to teach:

A. Arithmetic
B. Moral and ethical values
C. Science
D. Geography

Correct Answer: B. Moral and ethical values

26. Which bird does the miserly man become?

A. Crow
B. Woodpecker
C. Sparrow
D. Owl

Correct Answer: B. Woodpecker

27. The poem’s setting is primarily:

A. Urban city
B. Northland / snowy region
C. Desert
D. Forest only

Correct Answer: B. Northland / snowy region

28. What moral does the poem stress regarding selfishness?

A. Selfishness is rewarded
B. Selfishness leads to punishment
C. Selfishness is neutral
D. Selfishness is celebrated

Correct Answer: B. Selfishness leads to punishment

29. Who benefits from generosity in the poem?

A. The miserly man
B. The generous ones
C. The old woman
D. The poet

Correct Answer: B. The generous ones

30. Overall, what is the poem’s central lesson?

A. Wealth brings happiness
B. Kindness and generosity are virtues
C. Hard work is overrated
D. Avoid strangers

Correct Answer: B. Kindness and generosity are virtues

A legend of the Northland Class 9 English CBSE board

 

A Legend of the Northland – Quiz

1. Who is the author of "A Legend of the Northland"?

A. Phoebe Cary
B. Catherine Mansfield
C. Deborah Cowley
D. Isaac Asimov

Correct Answer: A. Phoebe Cary

2. What type of poem is "A Legend of the Northland"?

A. Epic
B. Narrative/legendary
C. Haiku
D. Sonnet

Correct Answer: B. Narrative/legendary

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The little Girl by Catherine Mansfield class 9 english cbse board

 

The Little Girl – Quiz

1. Who is the author of "The Little Girl"?

A. Katherine Mansfield
B. Catherine Mansfield
C. Deborah Cowley
D. Isaac Asimov

Correct Answer: B. Catherine Mansfield

2. What is the name of the little girl in the story?

A. Kezia
B. Margie
C. Maria
D. Lucy

Correct Answer: A. Kezia

3. How does Kezia feel about her father?

A. Afraid
B. Loves him dearly
C. Indifferent
D.

mcq from the Sound of music by Deborah Cowley class 9 english cbse board

 

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MCQ quiz The Fun They Had by Issac Asimov cbse english class 9

 

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Quiz from The Fun they Had by Issac Asimov . Class 9 english CBSE Board

 

The Fun They Had – MCQ Quiz

1. Who wrote The Fun They Had?

A. Ray Bradbury
B. H.G. Wells
C. Isaac Asimov
D. Arthur C. Clarke

Correct Answer: C. Isaac Asimov

2. The story is set in which century?

A. 21st
B. 22nd
C. 23rd
D. 24th

Correct Answer: C. 23rd

3. What did Tommy find in the attic?

A. A robot
B. A computer
C. A printed book
D. A tablet

Correct Answer: C. A printed book

4. Who are the main characters?

A. Anne and Tom
B. Lucy and Sam
C. Margie and Tommy
D. Helen and Peter

Correct Answer: C. Margie and Tommy

5. What kind of teacher did Margie have?

A. Human teacher
B. Online teacher
C. Mechanical teacher
D. Video teacher

Correct Answer: C. Mechanical teacher

6. Which subject did Margie dislike the most?

A. English
B. Geography
C. Mathematics
D. History

Correct Answer: C. Mathematics

7. Where did Margie study?

A. School building
B. Library
C. Her home
D. Community hall

Correct Answer: C. Her home

8. Who repaired Margie’s mechanical teacher?

A. Her father
B. Her mother
C. A mechanic
D. Tommy

Correct Answer: C. A mechanic

9. What surprised Margie about old schools?

A. No exams
B. Same syllabus
C. Children studied together
D. Robots taught

Correct Answer: C. Children studied together

10. The title The Fun They Had refers to:

A. Robot learning
B. Computer games
C. Enjoyment of old schools
D. Future education

Correct Answer: C. Enjoyment of old schools

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