Class 11 English (Hornbill / JAC Board)

1. Who is the author of the play 'The Browning Version'?

• A. Terence Rattigan
• B. Nick Middleton
• C. A.R. Williams
• D. Gordon Cook

2. Who is Taplow in the play?

• A. A 16-year-old school student
• B. A young science teacher
• C. The headmaster of the school
• D. A senior Classics teacher

3. Who is Frank in 'The Browning Version'?

• A. A young science master (teacher)
• B. Taplow's classmate
• C. The school principal
• D. Mrs. Crocker-Harris's brother

4. Why did Taplow come to school on the last day of term?

• A. To do extra work for Mr. Crocker-Harris
• B. To attend his final exams
• C. To collect his prizes
• D. To play cricket with friends

5. Which subject does Taplow wish to specialize in next year?

• A. Science
• B. Classics (Greek/Latin)
• C. History
• D. Mathematics

6. Which book/play was Taplow translating for Mr. Crocker-Harris?

• A. Agamemnon by Aeschylus
• B. Hamlet by Shakespeare
• C. The Odyssey by Homer
• D. Julius Caesar

7. Why did Taplow refer to 'Agamemnon' as "muck"?

• A. Because of the way it was taught, focusing on hard Greek words and punishment
• B. Because the plot was boring
• C. Because the book was physically dirty
• D. Because he hated reading books

8. What is unique about Mr. Crocker-Harris compared to other teachers?

• A. He does not declare results before the official day
• B. He gives extra marks to favorites
• C. He beats students severely
• D. He never takes extra work

9. What nickname do students use for Mr. Crocker-Harris?

• A. The Crock
• B. The Boss
• C. The Professor
• D. The Old Man

10. What advice did Frank give to Taplow while waiting for Mr. Crocker-Harris?

• A. To cut (leave) the extra work and go play golf
• B. To study harder
• C. To complain to the Headmaster
• D. To go home and sleep

11. How does Taplow describe Mr. Crocker-Harris's personality?

• A. All shrivelled up inside like a nut, with no feelings
• B. Hot-tempered and loud
• C. Friendly and humorous
• D. Unfair and corrupt

12. What happened when Mr. Crocker-Harris cracked a classical Latin joke in class?

• A. Only Taplow laughed out of politeness, even though he didn't understand it
• B. All students laughed loudly
• C. No one paid attention
• D. Mr. Crocker-Harris got angry

13. Who is Millie in the play?

• A. Mrs. Crocker-Harris, wife of Mr. Crocker-Harris
• B. Taplow's sister
• C. Frank's colleague
• D. The school maid

14. What was Millie carrying when she entered the room?

• A. A shopping basket
• B. A stack of test papers
• C. A tray of tea
• D. A suitcase

15. Why was Taplow terrified when Millie arrived?

• A. He feared she might have overheard him imitating Mr. Crocker-Harris
• B. She was very strict with students
• C. She had caught him cheating
• D. He owed her money

16. Where had Mr. Crocker-Harris gone when Taplow was waiting for him?

• A. To the Bursar's office
• B. To the Headmaster's house
• C. To the hospital
• D. To the station

17. How does Millie help Taplow to leave and go free?

• A. She gives him a prescription and sends him to the chemist
• B. She tells him to run away secretly
• C. She lies to her husband
• D. She gives him permission to play cricket

18. What quality of Mr. Crocker-Harris makes students respect him despite his strict nature?

• A. His absolute impartiality, dedication, and adherence to principles
• B. His generosity with marks
• C. His sense of humor
• D. His lenient attitude

19. What term does Taplow use for teachers who get pleasure from inflicting pain?

• A. Sadist
• B. Egoist
• C. Pessimist
• D. Tyrant

20. What feeling does Frank express towards Mr. Crocker-Harris?

• A. Envy/Jealousy of the effect Crocker-Harris has on students
• B. Pure hatred
• C. Deep affection
• D. Fear

21. What reason does Mr. Crocker-Harris give for leaving the school?

• A. He is retiring/taking up a position at another school
• B. He was fired
• C. He is unwell
• D. He wants to pursue writing

22. What title 'The Browning Version' refers to in literary context?

• A. Robert Browning's English translation of Aeschylus's Agamemnon
• B. A famous textbook
• C. A poem by Elizabeth Browning
• D. A version of the school syllabus

23. What kind of relationship exists between Frank and Millie Crocker-Harris?

• A. An informal, intimate, and friendly rapport
• B. Distant and formal
• C. Hostile and aggressive
• D. Teacher and student relationship

24. What setting is the entire scene of the play placed in?

• A. The school sitting-room of Mr. Crocker-Harris's house
• B. A classroom
• C. The school playground
• D. The Headmaster's office

25. What is the overall theme of the play 'The Browning Version'?

• A. The complex human emotions, teacher-student dynamics, and repressed feelings
• B. The benefits of science education over arts
• C. The harsh realities of school examinations
• D. The importance of sports in student life