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Unit 5: A Question of Space and The Pencil’s Story — Online MCQ Test

Q: Who wrote 'The Pencil’s Story'?

Answer: B. Florence Hoatson — The poem 'The Pencil’s Story' is written by Florence Hoatson.

Q: Why does the boy in 'A Question of Space' want some space for himself?

Answer: B. He wants time and room to think and relax — The boy needs personal space to think calmly and cope with the pressure around him.

Q: In 'The Pencil’s Story', which sequence is most appropriate?

Answer: B. Make, sharpen, use, replace as needed — A pencil is first made, then sharpened, used for writing, and sharpened again when necessary.

ENGLISH · CLASS 9th · Karnataka State Board

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Unit 5: A Question of Space and The Pencil’s Story — Important Questions & Answers (FAQ)

Frequently asked questions from Karnataka State Board CLASS 9th ENGLISH — Unit 5: A Question of Space and The Pencil’s Story, with answers and explanations. These are sample questions; the exam has its own separate question set.

In 'A Question of Space', what does the young boy mainly struggle with?

A. Choosing a career
B. Managing academic pressure and lack of personal space ✓
C. Learning a new language
D. Winning a sports competition

Answer: B. Managing academic pressure and lack of personal space
The story focuses on the boy's difficulty in balancing studies with his need for personal space and peace of mind.

Who wrote 'The Pencil’s Story'?

A. Neera Kashyap
B. Florence Hoatson ✓
C. Rabindranath Tagore
D. Kuvempu

Answer: B. Florence Hoatson
The poem 'The Pencil’s Story' is written by Florence Hoatson.

Why does the boy in 'A Question of Space' want some space for himself?

A. He wants to avoid all homework forever
B. He wants time and room to think and relax ✓
C. He wants to move to another school immediately
D. He wants to stop studying completely

Answer: B. He wants time and room to think and relax
The boy needs personal space to think calmly and cope with the pressure around him.

In 'The Pencil’s Story', which sequence is most appropriate?

A. Use, sharpen, make, grow
B. Make, sharpen, use, replace as needed ✓
C. Replace, use, sharpen, make
D. Sharpen, replace, make, use

Answer: B. Make, sharpen, use, replace as needed
A pencil is first made, then sharpened, used for writing, and sharpened again when necessary.

Which statement is the BEST inference about the boy’s needs in the story?

A. He needs only more books and no break
B. He needs more attention to his emotional well-being, not just academic success ✓
C. He needs to avoid all responsibility
D. He needs to forget his family completely

Answer: B. He needs more attention to his emotional well-being, not just academic success
The story suggests that academic performance alone is not enough; the boy’s emotional balance and personal space are equally important.