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Unit 3: The Collectors and The Village School Master — Online MCQ Test

Q: In the play "The Collectors", what do the children first notice about the strange visitors?

Answer: B. They seem unusual and not like ordinary people — The children quickly realize that the visitors are strange and mysterious. Their appearance and behavior suggest that they are not ordinary human beings.

Q: Who is the dedicated village teacher praised in Oliver Goldsmith’s poem?

Answer: C. The village school master — The poem is a tribute to the village school master. Goldsmith celebrates his simplicity, dedication, and influence on the children.

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Unit 3: The Collectors and The Village School Master — Important Questions & Answers (FAQ)

Frequently asked questions from Karnataka State Board CLASS 9th ENGLISH — Unit 3: The Collectors and The Village School Master, with answers and explanations. These are sample questions; the exam has its own separate question set.

In the play "The Collectors", what do the children first notice about the strange visitors?

A. They are carrying school bags
B. They seem unusual and not like ordinary people ✓
C. They are looking for a lost cow
D. They are village police officers

Answer: B. They seem unusual and not like ordinary people
The children quickly realize that the visitors are strange and mysterious. Their appearance and behavior suggest that they are not ordinary human beings.

Who is the dedicated village teacher praised in Oliver Goldsmith’s poem?

A. A city professor
B. A young student
C. The village school master ✓
D. A royal tutor

Answer: C. The village school master
The poem is a tribute to the village school master. Goldsmith celebrates his simplicity, dedication, and influence on the children.

Why are the children in "The Collectors" initially frightened?

A. They hear thunder and rain
B. They think the visitors may be dangerous or alien ✓
C. They have lost their homework
D. They are alone in a classroom

Answer: B. They think the visitors may be dangerous or alien
The children become frightened because the visitors are mysterious and seem to have strange powers or intentions. This creates suspense in the drama.

How does the poem contrast the village school master with a powerful city teacher?

A. The village teacher is shown as more arrogant
B. The village teacher is shown as simpler but equally respected ✓
C. The village teacher is shown as uneducated
D. The village teacher is shown as richer

Answer: B. The village teacher is shown as simpler but equally respected
Goldsmith values the village teacher’s modest life and meaningful service. His respect comes from character and dedication, not wealth or status.

Which of the following best captures the theme shared by both texts in Unit 3?

A. The importance of war and conquest
B. The value of curiosity, learning, and human response to the unknown ✓
C. The failure of village life
D. The need for magical powers in education

Answer: B. The value of curiosity, learning, and human response to the unknown
Both texts encourage attention to learning and understanding. One shows children facing the unknown, and the other praises a teacher who shapes young minds.

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