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Chapter 4: Unit 4 - Tight Corners / Macavity - The Mystery Cat / With the Photographer — Online MCQ Test

Q: What was the name of the author's friend in the story 'Tight Corners'?

Answer: B. Mr. Norris — In 'Tight Corners' by E.V. Lucas, the narrator describes his experience at an auction with his friend, Mr. Norris.

Q: Which term does T.S. Eliot use to describe Macavity's ability to defy the laws of gravity?

Answer: D. A fakir — The poem describes Macavity as a fakir because he can defy the law of gravity.

Q: In 'Tight Corners', why did the narrator bid on the lot he did not want?

Answer: D. He moved his head accidentally while nervous — The narrator mistakenly bids on an expensive lot because he made a nervous movement with his head.

Q: In 'With the Photographer', what does the narrator mean when he says the photo 'is a worthless bauble'?

Answer: B. It is not a true representation of himself — The narrator rejects the final result because the photographer altered his features so much that it no longer looks like him.

Q: Which of these best describes the tone of 'Macavity - The Mystery Cat'?

Answer: B. Playful and mock-serious — Eliot adopts a mock-serious tone, treating the cat as a major criminal figure in a playful, poetic manner.

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Chapter 4: Unit 4 - Tight Corners / Macavity - The Mystery Cat / With the Photographer — Important Questions & Answers (FAQ)

Frequently asked questions from Tamil Nadu State Board CLASS 11th ENGLISH — Chapter 4: Unit 4 - Tight Corners / Macavity - The Mystery Cat / With the Photographer, with answers and explanations. These are sample questions; the exam has its own separate question set.

What was the name of the author's friend in the story 'Tight Corners'?

A. Mr. Lucas
B. Mr. Norris ✓
C. Mr. Stephen
D. Mr. Eliot

Answer: B. Mr. Norris
In 'Tight Corners' by E.V. Lucas, the narrator describes his experience at an auction with his friend, Mr. Norris.

Which term does T.S. Eliot use to describe Macavity's ability to defy the laws of gravity?

A. A master criminal
B. A fiend in feline shape
C. A bafflement to Scotland Yard
D. A fakir ✓

Answer: D. A fakir
The poem describes Macavity as a fakir because he can defy the law of gravity.

In 'Tight Corners', why did the narrator bid on the lot he did not want?

A. He wanted to help Mr. Norris
B. He was trying to impress the auctioneer
C. He wanted the item for his collection
D. He moved his head accidentally while nervous ✓

Answer: D. He moved his head accidentally while nervous
The narrator mistakenly bids on an expensive lot because he made a nervous movement with his head.

In 'With the Photographer', what does the narrator mean when he says the photo 'is a worthless bauble'?

A. It is very expensive
B. It is not a true representation of himself ✓
C. It is made of gold
D. It is the best photo ever taken

Answer: B. It is not a true representation of himself
The narrator rejects the final result because the photographer altered his features so much that it no longer looks like him.

Which of these best describes the tone of 'Macavity - The Mystery Cat'?