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Chapter 9: The Hour of Truth (Supplementary - Play) — Online MCQ Test

Q: Who is the central character in Percival Wilde's play 'The Hour of Truth'?

Answer: A. Ramnath — Ramnath is the proud businessman around whom the play revolves. His honesty is tested throughout the story.

Q: What profession does Ramnath have in the play?

Answer: B. Businessman — Ramnath is presented as a successful businessman. His social reputation is an important part of the plot.

Q: Why does the bank manager come to Ramnath's house?

Answer: C. To confirm whether Ramnath is truthful — The manager wants to see whether Ramnath will tell the truth or continue his false pride. This is the 'hour of truth' for him.

Q: Ramnath's downfall in the play is mainly caused by his

Answer: C. habit of deception and excessive pride — His false image and pride lead to his moral collapse. The play shows that deception eventually destroys trust.

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Chapter 9: The Hour of Truth (Supplementary - Play) — Important Questions & Answers (FAQ)

Frequently asked questions from Tamil Nadu State Board CLASS 12th ENGLISH — Chapter 9: The Hour of Truth (Supplementary - Play), with answers and explanations. These are sample questions; the exam has its own separate question set.

Who is the central character in Percival Wilde's play 'The Hour of Truth'?

A. Ramnath ✓
B. Harold
C. Ben Price
D. Mrs. Ramnath

Answer: A. Ramnath
Ramnath is the proud businessman around whom the play revolves. His honesty is tested throughout the story.

What profession does Ramnath have in the play?

A. School teacher
B. Businessman ✓
C. Bank clerk
D. Lawyer

Answer: B. Businessman
Ramnath is presented as a successful businessman. His social reputation is an important part of the plot.

Why does the bank manager come to Ramnath's house?

A. To invite him to a wedding
B. To ask for a loan
C. To confirm whether Ramnath is truthful ✓
D. To sell bank shares

Answer: C. To confirm whether Ramnath is truthful
The manager wants to see whether Ramnath will tell the truth or continue his false pride. This is the 'hour of truth' for him.

Ramnath's downfall in the play is mainly caused by his

A. lack of education
B. greed for money alone
C. habit of deception and excessive pride ✓
D. fear of strangers

Answer: C. habit of deception and excessive pride
His false image and pride lead to his moral collapse. The play shows that deception eventually destroys trust.

Which statement best captures the moral irony in Ramnath's situation?

A. He is punished for being too kind to others
B. He is exposed by the very institution that trusted him earlier ✓
C. He wins because he tells the truth immediately
D. He is admired for his lies

Answer: B. He is exposed by the very institution that trusted him earlier
The irony is that Ramnath's dishonesty is revealed through a test connected to the bank, an institution that depends on trust. His own false image destroys him.

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