MCQ Chapter 1.1 Yuvakbharati English Class 11 Maharashtra Board Being Neighborly 1. What amused Laurie about Jo’s story of her great-aunt?The aunt’s strict rulesThe parrot tweaking a wig off a suitorThe poodle’s tricksThe library’s sizeQuestion 1 of 202. What did Jo and Laurie bond over during their conversation?Their love for musicTheir shared love of booksTheir dislike of schoolTheir gardening skillsQuestion 2 of 203. What was Jo’s reaction to the Laurence library?She was unimpressedShe clapped her hands and prancedShe asked to borrow booksShe felt it was too grandQuestion 3 of 204. What did Laurie mean by “A fellow can’t live on books”?Books are too expensiveBooks don’t provide companionshipBooks are boringBooks are hard to readQuestion 4 of 205. Why was Jo alarmed when a bell rang in the Laurence house?She thought it was time to leaveShe feared it was Laurie’s grandfatherShe thought Laurie was in troubleShe was late for dinnerQuestion 5 of 206. What did Jo notice about the portrait of Mr.Laurence?He had a kind smileHe had kind eyes and a grim mouthHe looked exactly like LaurieHe was very handsomeQuestion 6 of 207. Why was Jo dismayed when she heard a gruff voice behind her?She realized Mr.Laurence was standing behind herShe thought Laurie was mocking herShe was caught touching a valuable itemShe believed she had offended LaurieQuestion 7 of 208. How did Mr.Laurence react to Jo’s candid remarks about his portrait?He was offended and asked her to leaveHe laughed and shook hands with herHe ignored her commentsHe scolded her for being rudeQuestion 8 of 209. What did Mr.Laurence admire in Jo that reminded him of her grandfather?Her appearanceHer spiritHer intelligenceHer mannersQuestion 9 of 2010. What did Jo mean by saying she was “only trying to be neighborly”?She was following her mother’s ordersShe wanted to borrow somethingShe was making a friendly gestureShe was spying on LaurieQuestion 10 of 2011. Why did Jo mention the “splendid Christmas present”?To ask for another giftTo show gratitude for the Laurence family’s kindnessTo compare it to her giftsTo remind Laurie of his wealthQuestion 11 of 2012. Who were the Hummels mentioned by Jo?Laurie’s relativesA poor family helped by the MarchesJo’s school friendsThe Laurence servantsQuestion 12 of 2013. How did Mr.Laurence invite Jo to tea?He sent a servant to invite herHe offered his arm with courtesyHe asked Laurie to bring herHe wrote her a noteQuestion 13 of 2014. What figure of speech is used in “as dull as tombs”?MetaphorSimilePersonificationHyperboleQuestion 14 of 2015. What does the phrase “I’m happy as a cricket” represent?A metaphor for sadnessA simile for contentmentA hyperbole for excitementA personification of joyQuestion 15 of 2016. What does “colored up” mean in the context of Laurie’s reaction?He painted his faceHe blushedHe became angryHe laughedQuestion 16 of 2017. What does “go on being neighborly” mean in Mr.Laurence’s context?Continue spying on neighborsKeep being friendly and helpfulVisit only during holidaysAvoid bothering othersQuestion 17 of 2018. What was Laurie’s tutor’s name mentioned in the extract?Mr.LaurenceMr.BrookeMr.MarchMr.HummelQuestion 18 of 2019. What did Jo mean by Laurie being “hungry” for something?Food and warmthCompanionship and funBooks and knowledgeMoney and luxuryQuestion 19 of 2020. How did Laurie describe his grandfather’s demeanor?He is strict and unapproachableHe is kind but doesn’t look itHe is always cheerfulHe is indifferent to LaurieQuestion 20 of 20 Loading...
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