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Unit 2 PROSE : The Sound of Music and Wind — Online MCQ Test

Q: At what age did Evelyn Glennie’s hearing loss become fully evident?

Answer: B. Eleven — Evelyn's hearing impairment was first noticed at age eight, but it became severe and clear by the age of eleven.

Q: Who persuaded Evelyn Glennie to continue with music?

Answer: B. Ron Forbes — Percussionist Ron Forbes spotted her potential and encouraged her to listen to music through her body rather than her ears.

ENGLISH · CLASS 9th · Andhra State Board

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At what age did Evelyn Glennie’s hearing loss become fully evident?

A. Seven
B. Eleven ✓
C. Eight
D. Ten

Answer: B. Eleven
Evelyn's hearing impairment was first noticed at age eight, but it became severe and clear by the age of eleven.

Who persuaded Evelyn Glennie to continue with music?

A. Her mother
B. Ron Forbes ✓
C. Her headmistress
D. Her music teacher

Answer: B. Ron Forbes
Percussionist Ron Forbes spotted her potential and encouraged her to listen to music through her body rather than her ears.

How did Evelyn Glennie perceive music after losing her hearing?

A. She could not perceive music at all.
B. She sensed it through high and low frequencies in her body. ✓
C. She only relied on hearing aids.
D. She learned to read music through Braille.

Answer: B. She sensed it through high and low frequencies in her body.
Ron Forbes tuned two drums to different notes and told her to feel the vibration, allowing her to sense music through her body.

Compare the 'Wind' poem with the 'Sound of Music' prose. What common theme do they share?

A. The importance of formal education.
B. The necessity of physical strength.
C. The power of resilience in the face of adversity. ✓
D. The love for traditional music.

Answer: C. The power of resilience in the face of adversity.
Both works highlight how individuals can overcome obstacles through persistence and resilience.

Which statement best describes the paradox of Bismillah Khan's life?

A. He was a religious man who played for a secular audience.
B. He achieved global fame but remained rooted in his humble traditions. ✓
C. He was a master of a musical instrument but had no formal education.
D. He played for the country but felt ignored by his hometown.

Answer: B. He achieved global fame but remained rooted in his humble traditions.
Despite being an international icon, he remained essentially 'Bismillah'—deeply attached to his simple life in Benaras.

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