Somebody’s Mother MCQ Class 8 English Chapter 5

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Somebody’s Mother Class 8 MCQ

MCQ of  Somebody’s Mother

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1.
The poet compares the group of boys to ‘a flock of sheep’ mainly to suggest that
(a) they were moving together without noticing their surroundings
(b) they were helping each other cross the road
(c) they were noisy and aggressive
(d) they were following the old woman
Answer:
(a) they were moving together without noticing their surroundings

Question 2.
Which of the following best describes the tone of the poem?
(a) Sarcastic and mocking
(b) Humorous and lighthearted
(c) Compassionate and reflective
(d) Indifferent and detached
Answer:
(c) Compassionate and reflective

Question 3.
Why did the poet choose to mention that the boy was the ‘gayest laddie’ of the group?
(a) To suggest he was the oldest and wisest
(b) To highlight that cheerful people are often the kindest
(c) To contrast his mood with the woman’s sadness
(d) To show that he was forced to help the woman
Answer:
(b) To highlight that cheerful people are often the kindest

Question 4.
The old woman’s silent prayer at the end of the poem reveals her
(a) disappointment in society
(b) desire to meet the boy again
(c) gratitude for unexpected kindness
(d) regret for not crossing earlier
Answer:
(c) gratitude for unexpected kindness

Question 5.
Which literary device is most clearly used in the line ‘Came the boys like a flock of sheep’?
(a) Alliteration
(b) Metaphor
(c) Simile
(d) Hyperbole
Answer:
(c) Simile

Question 6.
The boy’s happiness after helping the woman likely came from
(a) the praise he received from friends
(b) the belief that he did a meaningful deed
(c) the reward be got from the woman
(d) the permission to skip school
Answer:
(b) the belief that he did a meaningful deed

Question 7.
Why might the poet have described the street as ‘wet with a recent snow’?
(a) To show the season and build a cold atmosphere
(b) To explain why the children were playing
(c) To justify why the woman was standing there
(d) To make the setting seem cheerful
Answer:
(a) To show the season and build a cold atmosphere

Question 8.
Read the Assertion (A) and the Reason (R) carefully. Choose the correct option.
Assertion (A) The boy helped the old woman cross the street.
Reason (R) He felt that helping her would set an example for his friends.
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is true but R is false.
(d) A is false but R is true.
Answer:
(c) A is true but R is false.

Fill in the Blanks

Question 1.
The old woman was too timid to cross the road because she feared the ………… and the carriage wheels.
Answer:
horses’ feet

Question 2.
The boy placed the woman’s hand on his ………… to help her cross safely.
Answer:
strong young arm

Question 3.
The boys were returning from school and filled the street with ………… and shout.
Answer:
laughter

Question 4.
After reaching home, the woman bowed her head and said a quiet ………… for the boy.
Answer:
prayer

Question 5.
The poem ends with a wish that God be kind to the noble boy, who is somebody’s ………… and pride and joy.
Answer:
son

State True or False

Question 1.
The old woman was helped by more than one child.
Answer:
False

Question 2.
The poem suggests that acts of kindness often go unnoticed by others.
Answer:
True

Question 3.
The boys ignored the woman because they were deliberately being unkind.
Answer:
False

Question 4.
The setting of the poem is a warm summer afternoon.
Answer:
False

Question 5.
The boy who helped the woman believed that someone might help his own mother someday.
Answer:
True

Extract-Based Questions

A. She stood at the crossing and waited long,
Alone, uncared for, amid the throng
Of human beings who passed her by
Nor heeded the glance of her anxious eyes.

Question 1.
Complete the following sentence.
The old woman felt completely isolated because ………….
Answer:
no one paid attention to her or offered help as she stood alone at the busy crossing

Question 2.
State whether the following sentence is True or False.
The people in the crowd were concerned about the old woman’s difficulty.
Answer:
False

Question 3.
Read the sentence and answer the question. “Nor heeded the glance of her anxious eyes”. What does this line tell us about the crowd’s behaviour towards the woman?
Answer:
It shows that the people ignored her and didn’t notice that she needed help.

Question 4.
Which word best describes the woman’s emotional state in the extract?
(a) Joyful
(b) Confident
(c) Anxious
(d) Excited
Answer:
(c) Anxious

B. At last came one of the merry troop,
The gayest laddie of all the group;
He paused beside her and whispered low,
‘I’ll help you cross, if you wish to go.’

Question 1.
Complete the following sentence
The boy who helped the old woman stood out from the rest because ………….,
Answer:
he noticed her struggle and offered help when no one else did

Question 2.
State whether the following sentence is True or False.
The boy shouted loudly to get everyone’s attention before helping the woman.
Answer:
False

Question 3.
Read the sentence and answer the question.
‘He paused beside her and whispered low’.
What does this line tell us about the boy’s nature?
Answer:
It shows he was gentle and respectful towards the old woman.

Question 4.
What does the word ‘gayest’ in this context mean?
(a) Sad
(b) Happiest
(c) Rudest
(d) Weakest
Answer:
(b) Happiest

C. ‘She’s somebody’s mother, boys, you know,
For all she’s aged and poor and slow’,
‘And I hope some fellow will lend a hand
To help my mother, you understand’,

Question 1.
Complete the following sentence
The boy explained to his friends that he helped the woman because ……………..
Answer:
he hoped someone would help his own mother if she were ever in the same situation

Question 2.
State whether the following sentence is True or False.
The boy helped the old woman expecting a reward from others.
Answer:
False

Question 3.
Read the sentence and answer the question. ‘And I hope some fellow will lend a hand’ ‘What does this line suggest about the boy’s thoughts?
Answer:
This line suggests about the boy’s belief in kindness being returned and hopes others will show empathy too.

Question 4.
What message is best conveyed through this extract?
(a) Obeying rules is important
(b) Only family matters
(c) Help should be given hoping for return
(d) Show empathy to strangers, as they are someone’s loved ones
Answer:
(d) Show empathy to strangers, as they are someone’s loved ones