FBISE · Class 9

Class 9 English MCQs: The Dear Departed (play)

Practice chapter-wise MCQs with answers and explanations. Use the quiz mode for timed online tests.

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Quick revision

Class 9 English MCQs The Dear Departed (play) are one of the fastest ways to improve your board exam performance — especially when you practice with purpose, revise weak concepts, and learn from explanations.

On Prepzy, you can practice 10 MCQs from “The Dear Departed (play)” in English for FBISE. Each question is designed to mirror the style, wording, and concept-testing approach used in Pakistani board papers.

Use this chapter page to revise definitions, formulas, and key ideas, then attempt the MCQs in small sets. Track patterns in your mistakes: is it a concept gap, a calculation error, or a misread statement? Fixing the pattern is what raises your score.

If you’re preparing for matric / SSC Part exams, focus on understanding the concept first, then speed. MCQs reward clarity — not memorization. A clear concept turns into fast correct answers.

What to focus on

  • Primary focus: The Dear Departed (play) concepts tested in Class 9 English
  • Practice with instant answer-checking to reduce repeated mistakes
  • Revise common definitions, units, and standard results before timed practice
  • Aim for accuracy first, then build speed with short quizzes

Study tips

  • Read the question stem first, then scan options for distractors (near-correct choices).
  • If the chapter is formula-heavy, write a mini-formula sheet and revise it before every attempt.
  • After each practice set, re-attempt only the wrong MCQs to convert weak areas into strengths.
  • Mix easy + medium MCQs for momentum, then finish with hard questions for exam readiness.

MCQs (sample)

Showing 10 questions from this chapter. For a full timed test, use “Start online test”.

  1. 1. Who are the sisters in 'The Dear Departed'?

    • Mrs. Slater and Mrs. Jordan
    • Mrs. Slater and Mrs. Smith
    • Mrs. Jordan and Mrs. Brown
    • Mrs. Slater and Mrs. White
    Answer & explanation

    Correct: Mrs. Slater and Mrs. Jordan

    The play features two sisters named Mrs. Slater and Mrs. Jordan.

  2. 2. What is Victoria Slater's age?

    • 10 years old
    • 12 years old
    • 8 years old
    • 11 years old
    Answer & explanation

    Correct: 10 years old

    Victoria Slater is described as a girl of ten.

  3. 3. What does Mrs. Slater ask Victoria to do before Aunt Elizabeth and Uncle Ben arrive?

    • Change her dress
    • Prepare tea
    • Clean the house
    • Invite friends
    Answer & explanation

    Correct: Change her dress

    Mrs. Slater tells Victoria to change her dress before Aunt Elizabeth and Uncle Ben arrive.

  4. 4. What item does Henry Slater carry when he enters?

    • A hat
    • A clock
    • A paper parcel
    • A bouquet
    Answer & explanation

    Correct: A paper parcel

    Henry Slater enters carrying a little paper parcel.

  5. 5. What object does Mrs. Slater wish to take from her father's room?

    • A vase
    • A clock
    • A bureau
    • A painting
    Answer & explanation

    Correct: A bureau

    Mrs. Slater expresses a desire to have her father's bureau after he dies.

  6. 6. Why is Mrs. Jordan in mourning attire?

    • For her father
    • For her husband
    • For a friend
    • She enjoys dressing in black
    Answer & explanation

    Correct: For her father

    Mrs. Jordan is dressed in mourning because her father has passed away.

  7. 7. What do they discuss about the announcement in the papers?

    • Poetic license
    • A family gathering
    • The deceased's belongings
    • Names for the obituary
    Answer & explanation

    Correct: Names for the obituary

    Henry and Mrs. Slater discuss what to put in the announcement in the papers about the deceased.

  8. 8. What does Victoria claim she sees happening in the upstairs room?

    • The furniture being moved
    • Her grandfather getting up
    • Visitors arriving
    • A fire starting
    Answer & explanation

    Correct: Her grandfather getting up

    Victoria claims she sees her grandfather getting up, leading to confusion among the adults.

  9. 9. What theme is evident in the interactions between Mrs. Slater and Mrs. Jordan regarding their father's death?

    • Competition for inheritance
    • Grief and mourning
    • Family bonding
    • Memorial planning
    Answer & explanation

    Correct: Competition for inheritance

    The interactions show competition between Mrs. Slater and Mrs. Jordan regarding their father's belongings and inheritance.

  10. 10. What does the setting of the play suggest about the Slater family?

    • They are wealthy.
    • They are struggling financially.
    • They live in a large mansion.
    • They have a vacation home.
    Answer & explanation

    Correct: They are struggling financially.

    The setting describes a small house in a lower middle-class district, indicating the family is struggling financially.

FAQs

Are these Class 9 English MCQs The Dear Departed (play) aligned with FBISE?

Yes. The MCQs are organized chapter-wise for FBISE and designed to match board exam patterns. If your teacher has added custom MCQs, they will also appear here.

How many MCQs should I practice from “The Dear Departed (play)” each day?

A good daily target is 20–40 MCQs with full review of mistakes. If you’re short on time, do 15 MCQs but read explanations carefully.

What’s the best way to revise this chapter before an exam?

Revise the chapter summary, list your weak sub-topics, then practice MCQs in timed sets. Re-attempt wrong questions after a short break to lock in learning.

Can I take an online test for this chapter?

Yes. Start a chapter quiz to simulate an online test. Use it to improve speed and accuracy under time pressure.

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