Class 11 English (Snapshots / JAC Board)

1. Who is the author of the play 'Mother's Day'?

• A. J.B. Priestley
• B. Patrick Pringle
• C. Marga Minco
• D. William Saroyan

2. What central theme is highlighted in the play 'Mother's Day'?

• A. The status and respect of a mother/housewife in a family
• B. Conflict between two neighboring families
• C. Educational issues of teenagers
• D. Financial struggles of a middle-class household

3. Who is Mrs. Annie Pearson's neighbor and friend?

• A. Mrs. Fitzgerald
• B. Mrs. Dorling
• C. Mrs. Packletide
• D. Mrs. Higgins

4. Where did Mrs. Fitzgerald learn fortune-telling and magic art?

• A. In the East (Asia)
• B. In America
• C. In London
• D. In Africa

5. How does Mrs. Fitzgerald describe Mrs. Pearson's personality at the beginning?

• A. Soft-spoken, submissive, and overly fond of pleasing her family
• B. Arrogant, stubborn, and short-tempered
• C. Lazy, irresponsible, and careless
• D. Strict, demanding, and controlling

6. What plan does Mrs. Fitzgerald suggest to solve Mrs. Pearson's problem?

• A. Swap personalities/bodies temporarily using an Eastern spell
• B. Call the police on her family
• C. Leave the house permanently
• D. Refuse to talk to her husband forever

7. What spell does Mrs. Fitzgerald chant to exchange personalities?

• A. "Arshtatta duht... Arshtatta lam..."
• B. "Abracadabra hocus pocus..."
• C. "Simsalabim open sesame..."
• D. "Alakazam boom..."

8. Who is Doris Pearson?

• A. Mrs. Pearson's daughter
• B. Mrs. Pearson's sister
• C. Mrs. Fitzgerald's daughter
• D. The domestic maid

9. What did Doris ask her mother to do as soon as she entered the house?

• A. Iron her yellow silk dress and make tea
• B. Cook dinner and wash dishes
• C. Buy movie tickets
• D. Clean her bedroom

10. Who was Charlie Spence?

• A. Doris Pearson's boyfriend
• B. Cyril Pearson's best friend
• C. George Pearson's boss
• D. The local club president

11. How did Mrs. Pearson (with Mrs. Fitzgerald's soul) insult Charlie Spence in front of Doris?

• A. Called him buck-toothed and half-witted
• B. Called him a greedy millionaire
• C. Called him short and lazy
• D. Said he was untidy and rude

12. Who is Cyril Pearson?

• A. Mrs. Pearson's son
• B. Mrs. Pearson's husband
• C. Mrs. Fitzgerald's son
• D. Doris's classmate

13. What was Cyril's initial demand when he came back home?

• A. Asked for tea and if his clothes were put out
• B. Demanded pocket money
• C. Asked his mother to cook a lavish dinner
• D. Wanted his friend to be served drinks

14. What was Mrs. Pearson doing when Cyril and Doris saw her at home?

• A. Drinking stout (beer) and playing cards
• B. Cooking in the kitchen
• C. Crying in her bedroom
• D. Cleaning the living room

15. What name was given to Mrs. Pearson's husband?

• A. George Pearson
• B. Arthur Pearson
• C. Henry Pearson
• D. Richard Pearson

16. What mock name did people at the social club call George Pearson behind his back?

• A. Pompy-Ompy Pearson
• B. Grumpy George
• C. King Pearson
• D. Silly Billy

17. How did George feel when Mrs. Pearson told him about his nickname at the club?

• A. Shocked, humiliated, and deeply hurt
• B. Amused and laughed out loud
• C. Angry at the club manager
• D. Indifferent and ignored it

18. What principle did Mrs. Pearson state regarding her work hours at home?

• A. Forty-hour week with weekends off just like everyone else
• B. Working 24/7 without rest
• C. Doing chores only on weekdays
• D. Working 12 hours every day

19. Why did Doris cry in her room?

• A. Her mother spoke to her harshly and criticized her boyfriend
• B. She lost her job
• C. She had a fight with Cyril
• D. Her yellow dress was ruined

20. What happened when the real Mrs. Fitzgerald (in Mrs. Pearson's body) visited the house?

• A. She was shocked to see Mrs. Pearson treating her family so harshly and begged to switch back
• B. She cheered and encouraged Mrs. Pearson to be harsher
• C. She joined George in arguing
• D. She left immediately in anger

21. What condition did Mrs. Fitzgerald set before reversing the body-swap spell?

• A. Mrs. Pearson must remain firm and not apologize or soften up immediately
• B. George must pay her money
• C. Doris and Cyril must leave the house
• D. They must sign a written contract

22. What activity did Mrs. Pearson suggest for the family at the end of the play?

• A. A family game of rummy while the children prepare supper
• B. Going out to watch a movie together
• C. Going to the club with George
• D. Ordering food from a restaurant

23. How did the family members react to Mrs. Pearson's final request at the end?

• A. They eagerly agreed and showed respect and obedience
• B. They refused and ran out of the house
• C. George got angry again
• D. Doris started crying again

24. What message does J.B. Priestley convey through this play?

• A. Homemakers deserve equal respect, appreciation, and time off from domestic work
• B. Family members should live separately
• C. Magic is necessary to solve household problems
• D. Children should not go on dates

25. What tone is primarily used in the play 'Mother's Day'?

• A. Humorous and satirical
• B. Tragic and depressing
• C. Highly aggressive and violent
• D. Philosophical and serious