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Wit and Humour — Practice Quiz

Telangana Board · Class 10 · English

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Who is the author of the play 'The Dear Departed'?

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Why did Mrs. Slater want to move the bureau before the Jordans arrived?

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What does the word 'bureau' mean in the play?

4

In 'The Brave Potter', what did the tiger mistake the potter for?

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1multiple correct

What are the main characters in 'The Dear Departed'? (Select all correct answers)

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Mrs. Amelia Slater, Mrs. Elizabeth Jordan, Abel Merryweather, Victoria Slater

The main characters are the two sisters (Amelia and Elizabeth), their father (Abel), and Amelia's daughter (Victoria). Mrs. John Shorrocks is mentioned but not a main character.

2true false

Abel Merryweather was actually dead when his daughters thought he was.

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False

Abel was not dead - he was just sleeping. This creates the main humor in the play when he appears alive while his daughters are dividing his belongings.

3multiple correct

What three things does Abel plan to do on Monday? (Select all correct answers)

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Go to the lawyer and alter his will, Go to the insurance office and pay his premium, Go to St Philip's Church and get married

Abel announces these three tasks for Monday: changing his will, paying insurance, and marrying Mrs. John Shorrocks. This shocks his daughters.

4multiple choice

Why was the potter looking for his donkey in the forest?

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The donkey had run away during the storm

The potter had left his donkey tied under a tree, but during the storm, the donkey ran away, leaving only its chain behind.

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What are the important topics in Wit and Humour for Telangana Board Class 10 English?
Key topics in Wit and Humour include The Dear Departed: Plot and Main Idea, The Dear Departed: Characters and Their Traits, The Dear Departed: Important Events and Sequence, The Dear Departed: Humour, Irony, and Social Message. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the Telangana Board Class 10 board exam.
How many practice questions are there for Wit and Humour?
There are 44 questions on Wit and Humour. Try the 4-question sample quiz on this page first; each answer shows an explanation when you tap it.

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