Class 9 English Chapter 2 The Pot Maker
1. What is the main theme of the story “Quality”?
A. Wealth and luxury
B. Hard work and dedication to craft
C. Adventure and travel
D. Friendship
Answer: B
2. Who wrote the story “Quality”?
A. R.L. Stevenson
B. John Keats
C. John Galsworthy
D. William Wordsworth
Answer: C
3. What did Mr Gessler make?
A. Clothes
B. Boots
C. Pots
D. Furniture
Answer: B
4. What was special about Mr Gessler’s boots?
A. They were cheap
B. They were colourful
C. They lasted very long
D. They were mass-produced
Answer: C
5. Why did Mr Gessler dislike big firms?
A. They used poor leather
B. They advertised instead of focusing on quality
C. They copied his designs
D. They charged more money
Answer: B
6. What does Mr Gessler consider boot-making to be?
A. A job
B. A business
C. An art
D. A hobby
Answer: C
7. Why did Mr Gessler lose customers?
A. His boots were expensive
B. He worked too slowly
C. He moved away
D. He stopped making boots
Answer: B
8. What ultimately caused Mr Gessler’s death?
A. Illness
B. Accident
C. Starvation due to lack of business
D. Old age
Answer: C
9. What does the poem celebrate?
A. Nature
B. Childhood
C. Various vocations
D. Festivals
Answer: C
10. What does the poet mean by “voice of their vocation”?
A. Their speech
B. Their profession defines their identity
C. Their songs
D. Their language
Answer: B
11. Who are described as working with mathematical precision?
A. Electricians
B. Carpenters
C. Boatmen
D. Shoemakers
Answer: B
12. What do electricians do according to the poem?
A. Build houses
B. Make tools
C. Brighten lives
D. Sell goods
Answer: C
13. What is the tone of the poem?
A. Sad
B. Angry
C. Celebratory and respectful
D. Humorous
Answer: C
14. What does ‘affirm’ mean in the context of the poem?
A. To deny
B. To declare confidently
C. To question
D. To ignore
Answer: B
15. What do shoemakers ensure through their work?
A. Style
B. Comfort and durability
C. Cheap prices
D. Fashion trends
Answer: B
16. Which of the following is an example of pottery mentioned?
A. Blue pottery from Jaipur
B. Silk weaving
C. Wood carving
D. Metal casting
Answer: A
17. What is reflective writing mainly about?
A. Storytelling
B. Personal thoughts and experiences
C. News reporting
D. Advertising
Answer: B
18. What is the first step in reflective writing?
A. Conclusion
B. Examples
C. Introduction
D. Editing
Answer: C
19. Which profession is related to making pots?
A. Carpenter
B. Potter
C. Farmer
D. Tailor
Answer: B
20. Who grows crops in fields according to the riddles?
A. Builder
B. Farmer
C. Cook
D. Potter
Answer: B
21. What does a mason do?
A. Cook food
B. Build structures
C. Make shoes
D. Repair wires
Answer: B
22. What is the role of a cook in the poem?
A. Singing songs
B. Creating delicious food
C. Teaching skills
D. Building houses
Answer: B
23. What does ‘myriad hues’ mean?
A. Few colours
B. Many colours
C. Dark shades
D. Bright lights
Answer: B
24. Which word is NOT a synonym of ‘varied’?
A. Assorted
B. Diverse
C. Uniform
D. Different
Answer: C
25. What is the purpose of a poster?
A. Tell a story
B. Announce an event
C. Write an essay
D. Describe a person
Answer: B