Class 9 English MCQs: Two Mothers Remembered

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1. 1. How many mothers does the speaker claim to have?

   • Two
   • One
   • Three
   • Four
   Answer & explanation

   Correct: Two

   The speaker claims to have two mothers.

2. 2. What aspect of her first mother does the speaker mention she inherited?

   • Her musical talent
   • Her facial features
   • Her gardening skills
   • Her sense of humor
   Answer & explanation

   Correct: Her facial features

   The speaker mentions that she bears the features of her first mother, including facial expressions.

3. 3. According to the poem, what happens to the speaker's first mother as time passes?

   • She becomes more distant
   • She stays the same
   • She seems to grow younger
   • She becomes more forgetful
   Answer & explanation

   Correct: She seems to grow younger

   The poem states that as the speaker got older, her mother somehow younger grew.

4. 4. In the poem, how is the second mother described?

   • As a stranger dressed in the clothes of her mother
   • As a close friend of the speaker
   • As a duplicate of the first mother
   • As a figure from dreams
   Answer & explanation

   Correct: As a stranger dressed in the clothes of her mother

   The second mother is described as a stranger dressed in the clothes of the first mother, indicating a change in her personality.

5. 5. What does the speaker wish for her own children regarding their mothers?

   • To forget their old mothers
   • To love both of their mothers
   • To choose one mother over the other
   • To question their love
   Answer & explanation

   Correct: To love both of their mothers

   The speaker wishes for her children to love both of their mothers as both have loved them.

6. 6. What is a major theme of the poem 'Two Mothers Remembered'?

   • The challenges of motherhood
   • The bond between mothers and daughters
   • The role of fathers
   • The passage of time
   Answer & explanation

   Correct: The bond between mothers and daughters

   The poem reflects a daughter's love and sense of responsibility to her mother, highlighting the bond between mothers and daughters.

7. 7. What is the significance of the phrase 'we women three' in the poem?

   • It refers to the speaker and her sisters
   • It highlights the relationships among the speaker, her first mother, and her second mother
   • It represents the speaker's mother and two grandmothers
   • It symbolizes unity among women in society
   Answer & explanation

   Correct: It highlights the relationships among the speaker, her first mother, and her second mother

   The phrase 'we women three' represents the speaker, her first mother, and the second mother, emphasizing their bond.

8. 8. How is Joann Snow Duncanson described in the text?

   • As a teacher and mentor
   • As a writer, poet, musician, and public speaker
   • As a painter and sculptor
   • As a historian and novelist
   Answer & explanation

   Correct: As a writer, poet, musician, and public speaker

   Joann Snow Duncanson is described as a writer, poet, musician, and public speaker, among other roles.

9. 9. What year was Joann born?

   • 1920
   • 1930
   • 1940
   • 1950
   Answer & explanation

   Correct: 1930

   The text states that Joann was born in 1930.

10. 10. What did Joann grow up enjoying during her childhood?

    • City life
    • Feeding her imagination and love of animals
    • Studying hard
    • Traveling the world
    Answer & explanation

    Correct: Feeding her imagination and love of animals

    Joann grew up enjoying a childhood in the country, feeding her imagination and love of animals.

11. 11. Which relationship is emphasized in the theme of the poem?

    • Friendship
    • Siblings
    • Mother and daughter
    • Grandparent and grandchild
    Answer & explanation

    Correct: Mother and daughter

    The theme emphasizes the loving and caring bond that exists between a mother and her daughter.