MCQ Practice – Class 6 to 10

Q1. What does the daughter’s job symbolize in the story?

A. Conflict B. Escape from problems C. Burden D. Independence and self-worth

Q2. How does the mother express her care indirectly?

A. Through stories B. Through short but practical instructions C. Through gossip D. Through expensive gifts

Q3. Why does the mother write so often?

A. She is insecure and worried B. She likes posting letters C. She enjoys writing long stories D. She wants to learn language

Q4. Why does the daughter’s independence threaten the mother emotionally?

A. She fears being left behind emotionally B. She dislikes cities C. She dislikes education D. She wants to be independent too

Q5. What change occurs in the daughter by the end?

A. She stops working B. She becomes emotionally mature and empathetic C. She becomes angry D. She leaves her family

Q6. Which major theme is strongly highlighted?

A. Miscommunication within families B. Poverty C. Travel D. Politics

Q7. Why is the ending of the story emotionally powerful?

A. The mother apologizes B. The daughter breaks down upon understanding her mother’s silent love C. Neighbours arrive D. A wedding occurs

Q8. Why does the mother disapprove of her daughter’s decisions?

A. She thinks the daughter is foolish B. She hates education C. She fears society’s judgement and follows traditional norms D. She wants to move abroad

Q9. What is the mother afraid of losing most?

A. Money B. Her health C. Her daughter’s closeness D. Her reputation as a cook

Q10. What does the daughter regret at the end?

A. Not traveling more B. Not studying enough C. Not understanding her mother earlier D. Leaving her job

Quiz – Two Horizons