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Chapter 12: The Voter — Online MCQ Test

Q: Who is the author of the short story "The Voter"?

Answer: A. Chinua Achebe — The short story "The Voter" was written by Chinua Achebe. He is known for writing about post-colonial African society and its political realities.

Q: What was Rufus Okeke popularly known as in the village?

Answer: B. Roof — Rufus Okeke was popularly called "Roof" in the story. The nickname is used throughout the narrative to refer to him.

Q: Which of the following is NOT a theme of "The Voter"?

Answer: D. Space exploration — Space exploration is not related to the story. The text focuses on corruption, loyalty, and the meaning of voting in a democracy.

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Chapter 12: The Voter — Important Questions & Answers (FAQ)

Frequently asked questions from Karnataka State Board CLASS 12 SECOND PUC ENGLISH — Chapter 12: The Voter, with answers and explanations. These are sample questions; the exam has its own separate question set.

Who is the author of the short story "The Voter"?

A. Chinua Achebe ✓
B. Wole Soyinka
C. Ngugi wa Thiong'o
D. Nadine Gordimer

Answer: A. Chinua Achebe
The short story "The Voter" was written by Chinua Achebe. He is known for writing about post-colonial African society and its political realities.

What was Rufus Okeke popularly known as in the village?

A. Nanga
B. Roof ✓
C. Chief the Honourable
D. Maduka

Answer: B. Roof
Rufus Okeke was popularly called "Roof" in the story. The nickname is used throughout the narrative to refer to him.

Why did Roof feel torn between the two candidates?

A. Both were equally rich
B. One was his friend and the other was his relative
C. One represented his clan and the other represented his wife’s clan ✓
D. He did not understand politics at all

Answer: C. One represented his clan and the other represented his wife’s clan
Roof is divided because one candidate is supported by his own clan and the other by his wife’s clan. This creates a conflict between traditional loyalty and political choice.

Which of the following is NOT a theme of "The Voter"?

A. Voter bribery
B. Traditional loyalty
C. Democratic choice
D. Space exploration ✓

Answer: D. Space exploration
Space exploration is not related to the story. The text focuses on corruption, loyalty, and the meaning of voting in a democracy.

Choose the option that best completes the sentence: Roof accepted the money because he believed ________.

A. the election would be cancelled
B. he could satisfy both political and traditional expectations ✓
C. the candidates were equally honest
D. voting did not matter at all

Answer: B. he could satisfy both political and traditional expectations
Roof tries to balance the expectations of both sides while also benefiting from the bribe. This makes his decision morally complex and strategically calculated.

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